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Good morning everyone! We hope you\u2019ve had a good week, our applications are still flying in and we\u2019re pleased to see how many of you are looking forward to living with us! This week we are looking at the cost of living whilst studying and living here, as well as accommodation fees and deposits.<\/p>\n

Cost of Living at Exeter
\n<\/strong>
\nThe University website has put together a great table of living cost examples for you to consider. Obviously you may be paying more or less than this depending on several factors. You may want to take a look at our budgeting whilst at University<\/a> video for some useful tips to help manage your money.\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

If we look at the below tables, you can see the typical term-time living costs (32 weeks) for a first year UK student living in University accommodation:<\/p>\n

Student A \u2013 living in catered accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Accommodation<\/td>\nAverage \u00a3209 per week for 32 weeks<\/td>\n\u00a36,685<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Books and equipment<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Food \u2013 lunches, coffees, etc<\/td>\nApprox \u00a320 per week for 32 weeks<\/td>\n\u00a3640<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clubs and societies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clothing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV licence<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel home<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toiletries and haircuts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telephone and internet<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social life<\/td>\nApprox \u00a335 per week<\/td>\n\u00a31,120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
House deposit for next year<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TOTAL\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a310,450<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Student B \u2013 living in self-catered accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Self-catered accommodation for students based in Exeter
\n(term-time costs only \u2013 NB generally, rent is payable for 40\/44 weeks of the year)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Accommodation<\/td>\nAverage \u00a3140 per week for 40 weeks<\/td>\n\u00a35,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Books and equipment<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Food \u2013 all food<\/td>\nApprox \u00a335 per week for 32 weeks<\/td>\n\u00a31,120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clubs and societies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clothing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV licence<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel home<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toiletries and haircuts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telephone and internet<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social life<\/td>\n\u00a0Approx \u00a335 per week<\/td>\n\u00a31,120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
House deposit for next year<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TOTAL\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a39,855<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you are receiving a Student Loan, it might be worth looking into how much you will receive prior to applying for accommodation as knowing your budget could impact your residence preferences.<\/p>\n


\nAccommodation costs
\n<\/strong>We list all the total contract costs online for our\u00a0catered residences<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0self-catered residences<\/a>\u00a0(undergraduate and postgraduate), but you may also find it useful to look at the comparison tables which we have on our newly published accommodation guides. We have separate guides for\u00a0undergraduate<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0postgraduate<\/a>\u00a0students.<\/p>\n

What about an accommodation deposit?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our University residences no longer require you to pay to deposit for your accommodation. However, if we make you an offer of accommodation within a nominated property, or you apply directly to a third party or private hall of residence, then you are likely to be asked to pay a deposit and\/or advanced rent in order to secure your bedspace. Read any pre-contract and contractual information carefully so that you know what is expected.<\/p>\n

When are University Accommodation Fees due?\u00a0\"\"
\n<\/strong>The total cost and instalment amounts will be detailed in your accommodation offer. Accommodation Fees for undergraduate home students are due in the following instalments:<\/p>\n