Student Accommodations near Arts University Bournemouth

Skyline, Oxford Rd, is the closest Arts University Bournemouth accommodation, just an 8-minute drive from the university.

The average distance of properties offered by amber for off-campus Arts University Bournemouth accommodation is 2.5 miles and is a 13-minute drive to the university.

You should book your Arts University Bournemouth accommodation 6-9 months before the start of the academic year. So make sure you book your accommodation in December-January.

The Autumn term for the Arts University Bournemouth starts on 28 September 2026! So make sure you are booking your Arts University Bournemouth accommodation in time. 

Bournemouth railway station is the closest train station to the university & is only a 5-minute cab ride. This station helps students travel easily to their Bournemouth student accommodation.

For students who see the world through a creative lens, Arts University Bournemouth offers an environment where ideas are transformed into films, performances, designs, animations, and artistic innovations. While the university offers on-campus accommodation, many students prefer to live in off-campus Arts University Bournemouth accommodation to enjoy greater freedom.Top accommodations include Skyline & Rothesay House. Amber lists Arts University Bournemouth accommodation within an average distance of a 2.5-mile radius or a 13-minute drive, starting from £64 per week.

Founded in 1880, Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is located at Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset BH12 5HH, and enrols 3,700 students from 60+ countries. AUB offers 40+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes in Animation, Architecture, Creative Writing, Costume, Fashion, Film Production, Fine Art, & Games. The Guardian University Guide 2026 ranks AUB as the top specialist art & design university outside London, while 92% of graduates progress into employment or further study.

Living near the Arts University Bournemouth allows students to enjoy the charm of one of England's most picturesque university cities. Accommodation for rent near Arts University Bournemouth includes a variety of studios, en-suites, & non-ensuite flats, allowing students to find a place according to their needs.
1. Mercury House: (4.8/5) - ★★★★☆ - “It's really amazing the way they have maintained the building, and also, they are very alert to their students’ pleas, which was really great to know, especially as a student who is not native to the place. Thanks to them, the settling-in process got a whole lot easier for me.” - From £205 per week.
2. St Peter’s Hall: (5/5) - ★★★★★ - “I have really enjoyed living at St Peter’s Hall. Accommodation is lovely, and it’s been great using the cinema room, gym, and common room with others in the building. Location is also perfect since it’s right in town and near the beach.” - From £208 per week.
3. Purbeck House: (4.3/5) - ★★★★☆ - “Pretty enjoyable experience overall as a student.” - From £138 per week.
4. Kaplan Living Bournemouth: (4.7/5) - ★★★★☆ - “This is honestly the best student accommodation I've ever been at. The staff is super friendly, and complaints are addressed as soon as possible. 10/10 experience.” - From £152 per week.
5. Yugo Belaton House: (4.7/5) - ★★★★☆ - “The rooms are good, and it's close to my uni.” - From £178 per week.

Arts University Bournemouth Bus Stop is located directly outside the campus, while Wallisdown Road (Boundary Roundabout) is a 3-minute walk away. Branksome Railway Station is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bus journey from campus. Students can purchase a Unibus Annual Pass (£308) for unlimited travel on all Unibus services and the morebus Zone A network, a 10-trip pass (£13.50), or a Student Zone A Dayrider (£3.60). Students can also walk to Bournemouth University Talbot Campus in 5 minutes.

AUB Students' Union supports 30+ clubs & societies, student networks, volunteering opportunities, & leadership programmes. Students join societies covering film, animation, photography, gaming, fashion, music, creative writing, taekwondo, LGBTQ+ communities, & entrepreneurship. A defining feature of student life at AUB is its emphasis on showcasing creative work through public exhibitions, film screenings, fashion shows, performances, & TheBUG. Students also take part in Freshers' Week, degree shows, industry talks, portfolio reviews, live client projects, & networking events organised through AUB Futures.