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Full-time students exempt from paying council tax

As a full-time student, you could be exempt from paying council tax. Your student status is sent directly to Birmingham City Council, but you will still need to complete an application form to apply for a discount or an exemption.

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Howden

The University has arranged contents insurance for you with Howden, the number one student insurance provider. It is important for you to check this cover, please follow the steps below to ensure you fully understand the protection provided.

Enter your policy number HH1397 on their website here to check your policy details.

Once you're logged into the app, you can:

View your insurance details
Make a claim through the online portal
Access to wellbeing support
Add extra cover if needed
Explore graduate jobs, internships, postgrad courses, and career opportunities!

Be sure to check the ‘Review Cover’ link to:

See what’s included in your policy
Check exclusions, limitations, and your excess
Find out how to extend or personalise your cover

It’s important to understand exactly what you’re covered for, your contents insurance may not protect all your belongings, especially items kept outside your room. You might need to extend your cover to ensure all your belongings are protected.

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UniKitOut

UniKitOut is the one stop shop for student essentials. They offer big discounts on student bed packs, student kitchen packs, student bathroom and towel packs, student combo packs, electricals, accessories and much more. They will even deliver direct to your halls so everything is waiting for you upon your arrival. Use code UCB10 to receive your 10% discount.

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Hollie Guard

Student safety is a priority at University College Birmingham. Therefore, we have teamed up with Hollie Guard, the personal safety app. Hollie Guard is a next generation smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection. We want you to be safe and feel safe.

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Student Accommodation Code

Where you live is a big part of being at university or college, which is why University College Birmingham is one of a number of universities and further education colleges signed up to The Student Accommodation Code.

The Code protects our students’ rights to safe, good quality accommodation to make sure our students get the best out of their time living in our residences. It outlines everything students can expect from our accommodation, as well as their responsibilities as tenants.

The Code has already raised standards of accommodation at University College Birmingham and underpins our ongoing dedication to our students. We are fully committed to providing a safe, comfortable living environment which will help support our students in leading a successful and enjoyable student life.

For more information, please visit www.thesac.org.uk

Code overview

Code of practice

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Circuit Laundry

The Maltings halls of residence has dedicated laundry services provided by Circuit Laundry, which includes washing and drying machines. You will be given a laundry card upon your arrival with a complimentary wash and dry.

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Amazon locker

University College Birmingham has teamed up with Amazon to make delivery of your orders even easier. The Maltings has Amazon Lockers installed for your convenience.

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TV licensing

You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel, or download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer.

This could be on any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder. If you do any of the above without a valid licence, you risk prosecution and a maximum penalty of up to £1,000, plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay. You will also still have to buy a TV licence if you need one.

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How can I buy a TV licence?

There are lots of different ways to buy a TV licence. Whether that’s through weekly cash payments, using your nearest PayPoint outlet, spreading the cost with monthly, quarterly or yearly direct debit, credit/debit card or by post – just choose the one that suits you best.

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Accommodation financial support

As an undergraduate or postgraduate student, you may be entitled to support via Student Finance, while help is also available for college students and care lea…

Contact accommodation

The University has a dedicated service to help you find the accommodation that is right for you, with specialist staff available throughout the year.

Accommodation FAQs

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our accommodation, including applications and offers, what's included and what to do when you move in.