What Postgraduate Students Look for in Exeter Accommodation
Postgraduate students in Exeter generally have different accommodation priorities from first and second year undergraduates. They are more likely to want a quieter household, a smaller number of housemates, dedicated study space, reliable broadband, and proximity to campus without the noise and disruption of a larger student house.
Many postgraduates are also looking for a longer or more flexible tenancy than the standard undergraduate academic-year let. Masters students may need accommodation for 12 to 15 months depending on their course. PhD students may want rolling or extended arrangements beyond the initial term.
Gillams manages student properties across Exeter that suit a range of postgraduate needs and priorities.
Areas of Exeter Well-Suited to Postgraduates
Postgraduate students at the University of Exeter most commonly look for accommodation in areas with good campus access and a more settled neighbourhood feel. Pennsylvania and Heavitree offer reasonable proximity to the Streatham campus alongside quieter residential streets. St James and the area between the city centre and campus also suit postgraduates who want city access without being in the busiest undergraduate catchment.
Our dedicated best areas for postgraduates in Exeter guide covers this in more detail, with practical information on each neighbourhood.
Tenancy Lengths for Postgraduate Students
Standard undergraduate lets in Exeter typically run on 10- or 11-month academic-year cycles, usually from July or August. Postgraduate students do not always fit this pattern. Masters students may need to arrive earlier in the academic year and stay for 12 to 15 months. PhD students may require ongoing renewals.
Gillams manages student properties across Exeter and can advise on what is available and what tenancy structures are practical for different postgraduate situations.
Postgraduate vs Undergraduate Accommodation
The main practical differences between postgraduate and undergraduate accommodation needs are household size, noise levels, study requirements, and tenancy flexibility. Postgraduates are often better suited to rooms in shared properties, one or two-bed flats, or smaller shared houses than to the larger group houses popular with undergraduate cohorts.
See also our comparison guide on student houses vs student flats in Exeter, and our rooms to rent in Exeter options for postgraduates who prefer independent living. Browse available properties at student accommodation in Exeter.