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Why Gough Street is perfect if you’re studying at University of Birmingham

Hazel Thayre ‐ Copywriter
13.11.26 – 03 Mins Read

Starting at the University of Birmingham next year?

Or maybe you’re already in the city but your accommodation isn’t what you thought it would be?

No settling for less. It’s time to go all-in. 

Newly opened. Centrally located. Thoughtfully designed. Vita Student Gough Street is another level of student living, especially for University of Birmingham students.

Here’s why Gough Street is perfect if you’re studying at University of Birmingham.

Best of both worlds

A stone’s throw away from big city energy. A short commute away from the thriving student neighbourhood. 

Gough Street sits perfectly at the intersection of both worlds. 

Here, you’re close enough to Selly Oak to be part of it, but far enough to appreciate it. On top of that, you have all the best parts of Birmingham city centre at your feet.

Two different student lifestyles, ready for you to tap into on your own terms. It’s the ultimate freedom, perfect for those studying at University of Birmingham.

What more could you want?

Quick commute

Gough Street quite literally couldn’t be better connected. 

Walk for five minutes, and you’ll find yourself in one of the most iconic and well-linked railway stations in the country. 

A train from New Street will take you to the University of Birmingham in just 10 minutes. That’s an even quicker commute than some of your course mates who live on campus. Trains are super frequent too, so you won’t have to wait at the platform for long. 

It’s the same story with Birmingham’s bus system. Stroll over to the stop outside New Street, and catch a bus to campus in no time. 

Living at Gough Street means you’re within easy reach of wherever you’d like to go in Birmingham. 

A city skyline featuring a mix of modern glass skyscrapers and a historic red brick building with a clock tower near the University of Birmingham.

Part of the culture

Birmingham has a unique allure. A personality that’s as endearing as it is thrilling.

Whether you’re chasing canals, exploring the Jewellery Quarter or immersing yourself in the UK’s rich industrial history, there’s truly something for everyone in this exciting city.

Gough Street makes a home out of that magnetism. 

Staying here means you’re immediately part of the Birmingham scene. Live like a local, and feel like you’re really part of what makes this city so great. 

Go further afield

Who said studying abroad can’t double as a holiday?

Birmingham’s midlands location means easy connections to the rest of the UK. Walk five minutes to New Street, and you can catch a train to pretty much anywhere. 

London. Manchester. Edinburgh. Take your pick. It’s all only a journey away. In fact, there are dozens of day trips you can easily do in a day from Gough Street.

Gough Street makes the UK your oyster. Living here means nothing’s off limits. And for those studying at University of Birmingham, you’re given a great amount of time off across the academic year. That means time for exploring.

Quiet study rooms

Need space to brainstorm? Room to focus? A quiet corner for complete concentration? 

Gough Street’s got you.

Our quiet and private study rooms are designed for ultimate productivity, away from the noise of the city.

Hire a room for yourself or book a group study session. Our study spaces are for you to use whenever, and however you’d like to.

We’ve even got you covered with unlimited coffee and tea to keep you fuelled.

Unbeatable convenience

Sweating the small stuff is the last thing you need as a student. You have enough to think about as it is.

Living at Gough Street makes it easy to take your downtime completely for yourself.

Breakfast? Served every weekday. Coffee? Hot, and always unlimited. Gym? Fully equipped, and open 24/7. There’s even a basketball court to shoot some hoops after lectures. 

Because at Vita Student, everything’s taken care of from the moment you move in. Our five-star student accommodation supports your studies, empowers your independence, and makes your day-to-day student life way easier. 

Be part of it, and see what life at Vita really looks like.