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Student Accommodation
in Manchester

Fast-paced and full of culture. Welcoming and wide-ranging. There is no other city that delivers on student culture more than Manchester.
With one of the largest student populations in Europe, people come from across the globe to experience everything this place has to offer.
From the moment you move to Manchester, you’re a local.

EXPERIENCE THE VITA DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF. BOOK A VIEWING AT YOUR CHOSEN BUILDING.
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With Vita Student Manchester, you’re spoilt for choice. Take your pick from Circle Square and First Street.

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Circle Square

Vita Student Circle Square, 8 Nobel Way, just off Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7FA
10 Min Walk to the University of Manchester
05 Min Walk to Manchester city centre
16 Floors
1100 Rooms

Ideal for you if you’re attending The University of Manchester, and want to be part of the cities’ newest, large vibrant neighbourhood.

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First Street

Vita Student First Street, 13 Jack Rosenthal Street, Manchester, M15 4RB
13 Min Walk to the University of Manchester
10 Min Walk to Manchester city centre
10 Floors
279 Rooms

Ideal for you if you’re attending the University of Manchester, and would like a quieter student accommodation which feels like home, with plenty of space to meet new friends.

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What’s included?

Your weekly rent includes everything you need to live well — with no hidden costs. From weekday breakfast and exclusive events, to housekeeping, a 24/7 gym and more, we’ve taken care of everything, so you can focus on what matters most.

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STYLISH STUDIO APARTMENTS
Designed with comfort in mind. Choose the space that suits you best.
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INSPIRATIONAL HUB SPACES
Whether you’re studying or socialising, the Hub is where it all happens.
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WEEKDAY BREAKFAST
Fuel your studies with an assortment of hot, cold, continental and grab-and-go breakfast options. 
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24/7 GYM
Work out whenever you like in your fully equipped on-site 24-hour gym.
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REGULAR HOUSEKEEPING
Need a room reset? That’s what our fortnightly housekeeping service is for.
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24/7 CCTV & SECURE ACCESS
Sleep easy with CCTV and fob entry access in every building.
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PARCEL COLLECTION
Expecting a delivery? Collect your parcel from our secure parcel room.
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ONSITE TEAM
Your family, away from family. Our Residence teams are here for you, always.
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BOOKABLE STUDY ROOMS
From group movies to solo studying, we’ve got room for every occasion.
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EXCLUSIVE WEEKLY EVENTS
Learn new skills. Find your people. Make memories you’ll cherish forever.
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HEADLINER EVENTS
These are the nights you’ll be talking about for years after.
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VIP BRAND EXPERIENCES
Exclusive gifts and discounts from world-class, well-loved brands.
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SURPRISE GIFTS
A little something for you, from us. Because you deserve it.
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CITY CENTRE LOCATIONS
Stay in the heart of your university city, with easy access to amenities.
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FREE-TO-USE BIKES
Explore your new city on your terms. Take one of our free-to-use bikes for a spin.
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VITA STUDENT ALUMNI
Keep the Vita Student experience going by joining our Alumni community.
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CAREER RESOURCES
Hear from industry experts. Access career tools. Shape your success.
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Your wellbeing matters. Our Residence teams are here to support you.
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SUPERFAST WIFI
A secure 250mbps connection, day and night. Your own wireless network for up to 10 Smart devices.
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PRIVATE DIGITAL HEALTHCARE
Get free, remote access to expert healthcare with HealthHero.

STUDENT COST OF LIVING (EXCLUDING RENT)
UNITED KINGDOM

CITY CENTRE
(PER MONTH)

VITA STUDENT
Utility Bills £140 Included
High Speed Internet £25 Included
Cleaning Service £70 Included
Breakfast £150 Included
Daily Coffee £120 Included
Gym £30 Included
Personal Trainer / Yoga £150 Included
Bike Rental £70 Included
Social Events £250 Included
Cooking Classes £150 Included
Private health insurance £75 Included
Private counselling £100 Included
TOTAL £1330

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Life’s better at Vita Student. See why by taking a tour of our five-star spaces in your university city.

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Unbeatable locations

Want to live near the bustling Oxford Road? Circle Square is the perfect choice.

Looking for somewhere quiet with plenty of culture? First Street is your spot.

Both buildings are close to all major universities. Wherever you choose to call home, you’ll be experiencing the best of student living in Manchester.

WELCOME
TO MANCHESTER.

"Manchester never sleeps."

Feel the beat of Manchester’s notorious music scene as you walk the streets that inspired Oasis and The Smiths. With gigs to attend every night, you could be the first to discover this generation’s next music icon.

Feast your way through endless restaurants. A multicultural hotspot, it’s easy to get whatever you’re craving in Manchester.

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"Layers of rich history weaved into the city."

At every turn, glass skyscrapers tower above historical architecture to show how this city has grown.

Manchester United or Manchester City? It’s time to take your side. Football is the beating heart of Mancunian culture, and the city’s biggest rivalry has got to be witnessed.

From the quirky Northern Quarter to Ancoats Marina, every day offers a new discovery.

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UNIVERSITIES
IN Manchester

The University of Manchester

With 25 Nobel laureates under its wing, University of Manchester is more than worthy of its iconic status.

Part of the prestigious Russell Group and in the Top 5 UK universities for employability, UoM is the perfect option for ambitious, future-focused students.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is home to over 40,000 students from 170 countries. Ranked first in the UK for sustainability, it focuses on teaching practical skills.

Manchester Met’s Business School is the country’s second-largest, with newly-refurbished facilities to remain at the cutting-edge of higher education.

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WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

Vita Student is for students that want it all. For students that want to live without limits.

With an all-inclusive service, Vita Student Manchester gives you the space to live better and achieve more.

Whether you’re creative or academic, Vita Student offers exceptional living for extraordinary futures.

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Best places for students to live in Manchester
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Beyond Ambition: Simple’s story living at Vita Student First Street
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Things for Students to do in Manchester
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Day trips for students in Manchester

Testimonials

Here’s what our students have to say.
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“My three favourite things about living at Vita: the weekly events, the gym and the independence I get from living on my own.”
Elouise

A man in a white shirt is seated indoors within a modern, warmly-lit student accommodation in Coventry, complete with stylish artwork, comfortable furniture, and expansive windows.

“The reception was really welcoming and helpful.”
Muhammed

A person with dark hair and a beard sits on an orange sofa in student accommodation in Coventry, wearing a plaid hoodie. Behind them is a modern living space with a staircase, large windows, and patterned cushions. The lighting is soft and natural.

“A place where I can learn new things and feel comfortable.”
Prem

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“I wanted to move into a place where I can feel really secure.”
Lourdes

FAQs

    What isn’t there to do in Manchester? This city has everything you could dream of. Spend the day shopping at the Arndale or the Trafford Centre. Eat and drink in the coolest bars in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats. Stroll through the Gay Village and feel the streets come alive. Manchester is full of culture, sights, and friendly faces – and it’s the perfect place for students to live.

    Manchester is not only known for its incredible student culture. This city is famous for music – being the birthplace of bands like Oasis, The Smiths and The Stone Roses. It’s also home to two of the world’s most famous football clubs – Manchester City and Manchester United. Manchester’s culture is shaped by all of these things, and if you are a student in Manchester, you get the chance to become a part of it.

    Manchester is not short of music venues – and as a student you’ll want to visit as many as you can. Manchester’s biggest music venues are the AO Arena and Royal Albert Hall – both hosting performances from some of the world’s most famous artists. For more intimate gigs, try YES, which sits opposite Vita Student Circle Square, or Blues Kitchen in Spinningfields.

    Manchester doesn’t just have incredible city living, but it’s also surrounded by beautiful National Parks and green spaces. Slightly east of Manchester is the Peak District, which is accessible by train. Here you can hike across rolling hills and valleys and stop for a cosy pub lunch.

    It takes just two hours to get from Manchester to London by train.

    Students in Manchester tend to live in the centre of the city, near Oxford Road. From here you can easily walk to all of Manchester’s universities and be on the doorstep of the best bars, shops and restaurants. Students also live around First Street and Fallowfield. Explore Manchester with Vita Student and read more over on our blog.

    It’s difficult to narrow down the list of amazing places to eat and drink in Manchester, because there are just so many. Next to Vita Student Manchester is Hatch, a cool food market serving all types of culinary delights. In the Northern Quarter, the streets are full of must-visit restaurants and bars – one of these being PLY, a great place for pizza and drinks with your new-found friends.

    When you book a room at Vita Student, you can enjoy early access to all your new building’s communal spaces before you move in. Discover your new study spot and save on your gym membership by securing your space today.

    When you book at Vita Student, a member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours. So if you have any questions about your booking, don’t worry – our customer engagement team will support you every step of your journey with us, from booking until the end of your stay at Vita Student.

    You need to be over 17 and a full-time university student in the UK or Spain to live at Vita Student.

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