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Scotia Quay

Scotia Quay: Scotia Quay is 0.9 miles from City Campus and 1 mile from the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. The nearest Metro station is Sunderland, a ten-minute walk away. Address: Scotia Quay, Russell House, Low Street, Sunderland, SR1 2RH

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A bedroom at Scotia Quay with a long desk containing study items and a University of Sunderland hoodie

Scotia Quay gallery

A light brick building that is four levels high Scotia Quay exterior
A bedroom area with a bed, chest of drawers and lampScotia Quay refurbished bedroom
A desk area with a laundry basket and mini fridgeScotia Quay refurbished bedroom
A desk area with a mini fridge and shelvesScotia Quay bedroom
A desk area with a mini fridge and shelves and a desk chairScotia Quay bedroom
A bedroom area with a bed, chest of drawers and lampScotia Quay bedroom
A small bathroom with a toilet, sink and showerScotia Quay bathroom
An open plan kitchen area with seating and a large fridgeScotia Quay refurbished kitchen
An open plan kitchen with white cabinets and seating areaScotia Quay refurbished kitchen
An open plan kitchen with white cabinetsScotia Quay refurbished kitchen
A kitchen area with a table and chairs and fridgeScotia Quay kitchen
Kitchen counters with an oven and fridgeScotia Quay kitchen

Prices

The amount of rent you’ll pay will vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose. You can see a full breakdown of costs in the table. The cost of rent covers your bills, so gas and electricity, water, internet, and personal possessions insurance are all included. You won’t need to pay for council tax when you live in student accommodation.

Room typePrice per weekTotal cost (40-week contract)Total cost (50-week contract)
Standard ensuite£125£5,000£6,250
River view ensuite£130£5,200£6,500
Premium ensuite£140£5,600£7,000
One bedroom flat£145NA£7,250
Family house (2 adults and 2 children)£183NA£9,150

What's included?

  • Bills: Your bills are included in the cost of your rent, which means you won’t have to pay anything extra for gas and electricity, water, internet, or personal possessions insurance.
  • Internet connection: We understand the importance of having a fast and reliable internet connection and we can guarantee 50 Mbps with unlimited downloads and uploads as standard in each bedroom.
  • Contents insurance: We offer contents insurance with Howden, the number one student insurance provider, as part of your accommodation package.
  • Catering facilities: All our student accommodation is self-catered, providing fully equipped kitchens.
  • Laundry facilities: Cashless, on-site laundry facilities.
  • Cleaning service: A weekly cleaning service for communal areas, except for our ensuite rooms at Scotia Quay.
  • Car parking/transport: Free car parking and cycle storage facilities are available to all our residents. We offer free transport across each of our accommodation sites, keeping you well-connected with both campuses and the city centre. The Students’ Union provides a free shuttle bus service to students living in Scotia Quay, operating to and from both our campuses. If you have a car or a motorbike, you'll need to register your car with parking services(opens in new tab).

What's in my room?

All rooms are furnished with the following:

  • Internet: Wi-Fi/hardwired (high-speed 50Mbps)
  • Desk and chair
  • Noticeboard
  • Single bed and bedside table
  • Wardrobe
  • Bookshelf
  • Washbasin and mirror
  • Mini fridge.

Inside your flat you will find:

  • Fridge freezer
  • Toaster(s)
  • Microwave(s)
  • Kettle
  • Oven and hob
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Mop and bucket.

What support is available?

We care about your safety and wellbeing, which is why we offer 24/7 security at our accommodation, as well as onsite student support from our dedicated Residential Assistants. When you arrive, our Residential Assistants and the Students’ Union Welcome Team will be there to help you between 9am and 6pm. They can escort you to your accommodation, show you around, and help you with your bags.

If you have any extra requirements or additional needs that you'd like us to know about before you arrive, please state these on your accommodation application. Examples of requirements include:

  • A ground floor flat due to mobility issues
  • A larger bed due to your height
  • A fridge in your bedroom to contain medication
  • To share in a single culture flat due to religious purposes
  • To share with a single gender due to preference or religion.

For further information about our accommodation, contact the team on 0191 515 2943 or accommodation@sunderland.ac.uk.