Couples and families
It’s pretty unlikely that if you’re not married (or at least living together) before arriving that any university will let a couple live in the same room. It’s a sort of not-under-my-roof policy.
As it happens, plenty of couples are happy to have two rooms and make one their bedroom. The university — or more particularly, the cleaners — will turn a blind eye. But they’re pushing their luck if they think they’re getting a double bed.
Even if couples are married, the university will often turn round and say, ‘sorry folks, no can do’. They simply don’t have the facilities.
Some do, however. Some have flats specifically for couples or even families, even if only one of them is a student. They charge more, naturally, and Push doesn’t know of a single case where couple/family accommodation is anything but self-catering.
As a rule, couples and families don’t do a whole lot better living in than out, but, particularly if there’s a shortage of cheap local housing, it’s definitely worth making it a factor in your choice.
Last updated on: 21 May 2008