What to look for when renting student accommodation in a commune

Communes form a huge part of student accommodations offered in Bloemfontein particularly in the Universitas and Brandwag suburbs. The areas are the two closest to the University and surrounds most part of it. Most landlords offer this particularly form of accommodation as it is quite affordable for most students and it is in high demand. […]

What type of student accommodation suits you

As a new student in Bloemfontein, you are probably puzzled on what sort of accommodation would suit your personal preferences. There is rather a variety of choices near the University of the Free State (Bloemfontein campus) one can choose from staying on campus, communes and renting your own apartment. Res Staying in res basically means […]

Guide to Student Neighborhoods close to UFS in Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein is well known as the ‘city of roses’ and it also happens to be the judicial capital city of South Africa. The University of the Free State Main Campus and South campus happens to be situated in this city. If you are new in town you probably wondering which suburbs border the University of […]