International Student Accommodation | CODE Students

International Students

Book your accommodation with confidence. Join the hundreds of international undergraduate and postgraduate students that already call CODE home.

'No Visa, No Pay' promise

Our No Visa, No Pay promise means that any money you’ve paid towards your contract will be fully refunded if your visa application is unsuccessful and you are unable to start your course at a UK university.

This policy applies to students starting a new course at a UK university, including undergraduate degrees and postgraduate/Master’s degrees. To request a refund, please email evidence from your university or UK Immigration by Friday 4th September 2026. T&Cs apply.

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Our locations

Take a look at our three locations and what rooms we have available below.

📍CODE Leicester - Private studios in the city centre, perfect for De Montfort University and University of Leicester.

📍CODE Fairfax Street, Coventry - Private studios, 1 and 2 bed apartments in the city centre, next to the bus station. Perfect for Coventry University and University of Warwick students.

📍CODE Harper Road, Coventry - Private studios and en-suites with shared living areas, in the city centre, 80m from Coventry campus, perfect for Coventry University.

 

Let us help you find your perfect student room.

You can get in touch with us via the online chat box or WhatsApp

Have the following details handy:

✅ Which accommodation you want to stay in.

✅ Your budget for weekly rent (or come to us with a room in mind!)

✅ Decide if you want to stay with us for 48 or 51 weeks, and if you want electricity excluded or included your package.

✅ Decide if you want to pay in 4 installments, 2 installments, or all in one go. 

You can find our more about these contract options here.


'As a new international student, I couldn’t even find accommodation and wanted to go home, but when I entered CODE, sat down with Joshua, and discussed the rooms, I had found the accommodation which was completely perfect for all my needs.' - Abhishek, tenant at CODE Fairfax

Our Room Types

1) Studios - Leicester and Coventry

Your own space with everything you need. Our studios contain a bed, en-suite luxury bathroom, a practical kitchen and relaxing sofa and study spaces. You can also decide to book a larger room or one with a better view for an additional weekly cost.

Larger rooms are ideal for dual occupancy if you want to live with your partner! Only one occupant needs to be a student to accept the Tenancy Agreement.

2) 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom Apartments - Fairfax, Coventry

Our brand new 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments at CODE Fairfax Street, Coventry, have their own separate lounge, kitchen and utility room. And each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. This is luxury student living taken to the next level. 


3) En-suite room in a Shared Apartment - Harper Road, Coventry

At CODE Harper Road, we also offer rooms that come with an en-suite bathroom, where you share a fully equipped kitchen and lounge with 3-7 other students. These are a great choice if you are looking for a more affordable option.
 

What else do you get?

At CODE, you don't just get a room. You also get:

🏓Access to our indoor and outdoor communal areas with pool tables and games.

📚 Dedicated study spaces (for when the library is full!)

💪 Gym and fitness classes.

🔒24/7 on-site security and fob access.

🎉Free events all year including Diwali and Lunar New Year parties.

📦Parcel desk to keep your deliveries safe.

👐 Wellbeing support with our trained staff.

‘I really appreciate how welcoming and engaging the CODE community is — it genuinely feels like home away from home. The events and initiatives make student life so much more fun and connected.'  -Urvash, tenant at CODE Leicester

View CODE Student Accommodation virtually

You're welcome to visit CODE yourself, but if you are not able to you can:

View our 360 virtual tour

Take a 360 virtual tour of CODE Fairfax Street, Coventry or CODE Leicester.

Book an online tour

Our sales team will give you a personalised tour via Zoom.

Safety and Security 🔒

Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming, so we make safety one less thing to worry about. With 24-hour on-site security, secure key fob entry, and CCTV throughout the property, you can feel safe and supported at any time of day.

'As an international student, settling into a new country can be daunting, but Mohammed played a big role in making me feel secure, welcomed, and genuinely cared for.' - Anne, tenant at CODE Fairfax

Location - Close to University 🚶

  • Coventry University is less than a 5-minute walk from both Fairfax and Harper Road.
  • The University of Warwick is easily accessible from Fairfax Street, with Pool Meadow Bus Station right next door. A direct bus runs every 7 minutes to Warwick campus and takes around 15 minutes.
  • De Montfort University is just 320m from CODE, making it a 2-minute walk to campus.
  • The University of Leicester is just under 20 minutes away by bus, or just 9 minutes by bike using Leicester’s safe cycle routes.

What Happens Before You Arrive? 🤔

  1. Book your room
    Choose your room online or via a virtual tour.
     
  2. Chat with our team
    Use WhatsApp or WeChat if you have questions
     
  3. Arrive with confidence
    Our teams help you settle into your new home. We send full instructions, including what happens if you are arriving out of hours.
     
  4.  Questions about living in the UK answered
    We provide you with a link to a separate "Welcome to CODE" website that has information on important things like opening a UK bank account, airport travel, grocery shopping and what to pack.

Travel to and from national airports to Coventry ✈️

There are many routes that make travel from international airports easy.

Coach travel

You can catch a National Express coach direct from several major UK airports to Coventry’s Pool Meadow Bus Station, which is right next door to CODE. This includes:

  • Birmingham Airport (20–40 mins journey time)
  • Heathrow Airport (2–3 hours)
  • Gatwick Airport (3.5–5 hours) depending on the service and traffic
     

Train travel

AirportTypical rail route to CoventryApprox. journey time
Birmingham AirportFree Air-Rail Link → Birmingham International → direct train to Coventry railway station10–15 min train + transfer
Heathrow AirportHeathrow → Elizabeth line or Underground → London Euston → train to Coventry1 hr 45 min –2 hr 30 min
Gatwick AirportGatwick Airport station → train into London → train from London to Coventry2 hr 30 min–3 hr 30 min

UniKitOut - Uni starter kits for less 🪴

All your room essentials in one place

We understand how difficult it is to move across the globe with so many belongings, so we have partnered up with UniKitOut, who provide bedding and kitchen essentials, which you’ll need for your rooms. Order your pack via our shop page and it will be delivered straight to your room before you arrive. 

Use CODE10 for 10% off. 

Are you an agent?

Contact us about partnerships

We welcome the opportunity to work with agents who want to offer students the very best accommodation in Leicester for De Montfort University and Leicester University or Coventry for Coventry University and Warwick University. In the first instance, please contact us and we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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