The Best Universities in Terms of Social Life and Accessibility
For many, university means moving away from home for the first time - sometimes miles away from family - and making new friends in a brand new city. Starting university can be a daunting time for anyone, and we understand that prospective students with life-changing conditions, such as cerebral palsy, may face added pressure to ensure they receive the support they require, while being able to enjoy their time studying.
We have put together a guide to the top ten best universities in terms of social life in the UK - with the help of University Compare and AccessAble. We looked at University Compare’s ranking of the best universities for sociability to see how each university held up in terms of accessibility, and created a list of the most social and disability-friendly campuses.
1. University of Leeds
Globally renowned for the quality of its teaching and research, the University of Leeds is committed to creating equality on campus, seeking to identify and remove barriers to building use. The university’s newest accommodation, Storm Jameson Court, has specially adapted rooms, facilities and services that have been thoughtfully designed to meet all requirements of the National Accessible Scheme (NAS) standard for people with mobility, visual and hearing impairments.
Central Village
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Charles Morris Hall Dobree House
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Charles Morris Hall Storm Jameson Court
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Off-Site Parking
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Harry Price Residence
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
St Marks Residences
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Accessible Accommodation
Assistive listening
Braille
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender neutral toilet
2. University of Liverpool
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool’s buildings range in age from the mid-1800s to completely modern facilities. As a result, the accessibility across the campus can vary, but the university’s disability, advice and guidance team will offer disabled students as much support as required to ensure that relevant adjustments are made.
Accommodation Office
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Hart Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Materials Innovation Factory (MIF)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
3. Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is committed to getting each and every one of its students the right help from the right people, and ensuring all individuals have exactly the same opportunities to succeed. Whatever your individual needs, circumstances and identity, the university’s disability support team pledges to work hard to make sure you get the support you need.
Nottingham City Campus
23 Goldsmith Street
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Bonington
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Boots Library
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender neutral toilet
Chaucer
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Off-Site Parking
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Maudslay
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Newton
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Off-site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender neutral toilet
Brackenhurst Campus
Animal Unit
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Off-Site Parking
Step free standard toilet
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender neutral toilet
Brackenhurst Library
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Large Print
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Audio Format Information
Off-Site parking
Accessible shower
Accessible Accommodation
Assistive listening
Baby Changing Facility
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Roundhouse
On-site parking
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Students' Union Brackenhurst
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Waverley
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Clifton Campus
Ada Byron King
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step free standard toilet
Seats available
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender neutral toilet
Clifton Library
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender neutral toilet
Erasmus Darwin
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Mary Ann Evans
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Student Services Centre
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
4. Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers you all of the benefits of a teaching-led university plus innovative research and extensive business links. What’s more, the university spends more than most others on supporting students from lower-income and other disadvantaged backgrounds. Its disability advice team will help you access the support you need, such as adapted accommodation and financial support.
Aldham Robarts Library
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
I.M.Marsh Library
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Avril Robarts Library
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Starbucks Cafe Student Social Zone
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
5. Leeds Beckett University
With two campuses, 30,000 students and 3,000 staff members, Leeds Beckett University prides itself on its awareness of the links between excellence in the built environment and academic excellence. It is committed to meeting the expectations and needs of everyone using its buildings, amenities and services, and strives to create equality and make visitors, students and staff feel welcome.
Leeds Beckett City Campus
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
City bar (Student Union)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Woodhouse Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Ambulant Toilet
Designated drop-off point
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Gender-neutral toilet
Carnegie Hall
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Sports Arena
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Calverley Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Old Broadcasting House
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Leeds Beckett Headingly Campus
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Off-Site Parking
Seats available
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Coach House
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
6. Northumbria University
Based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. It is committed to developing an inclusive, diverse and accessible campus - determined to ensure that all opportunities it provides are open to all. The university’s student support and well-being team work to ensure all students are able to access any support they need to make the most of what it has to offer.
Business and Law Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
London Campus
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
On-site parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Northumberland Students' Union
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Sutherland Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
CIS (Computer Information Sciences Building)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Northumberland Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Student Central
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
7. University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield's campus is made up of a varied mix of premises, from traditional 'red brick' Victorian buildings to contemporary structures. Accessibility is at the heart of all the university’s new building developments; however, ensuring that its older buildings are fully accessible is more of a challenge. The university is currently seeking out innovative ways of re-organising and re-developing older buildings to ensure they are fully accessible to all.
Allen Court
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Gender-neutral toilet
On-site parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Hicks Building - Lecture Theatre Block
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Assistive listening
Off-Site Parking
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Octagon Centre
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Edge (Endcliffe Student Village)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Minalloy House
On-site parking
Seats available
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
8. University of Manchester
With a reputation for education and innovation, disabled students make up over 15% of University of Manchester students, and it is proud to offer an accessible and inclusive service. The university’s disability advisory and support service supports a variety of different people in order to help each and every individual succeed - in studies, work, and the rest of the university experience.
Alan Turing Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
On-site parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Kilburn Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
University of Manchester Students' Union
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
The University of Manchester Library
Step-free standard toilet
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Ambulant Toilet
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Off-Site Parking
Seats available
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
George Begg Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
The University of Manchester Library - Main Library
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Step-free standard toilet
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Off-Site Parking
Seats available
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Whitworth Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
9. University of Glasgow
The fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Glasgow sits in the top 1% of the world's universities. It is committed to promoting disability equality in all its activities and to providing an inclusive environment that fosters a positive experience for all staff, students and other members of the university community.
The university strives to make the campus accessible to all users, but recognises that some may encounter limitations around its main campus, due to its hilltop location. It, therefore, understands the importance of enabling access to accurate, practical information on the accessibility of its physical estate, so that those with disabilities are able to make informed choices before applying.
Disability Service
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Glasgow University Union
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Baby Changing Facility
On-site parking
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Main Building South West (Gilbert Scott Conference Suite)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Main Building West Quad - South (Accounting & Finance)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Stevenson Building - Sport (Main Gilmore Hill Campus)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Equality and Diversity Unit
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Assistive listening
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Main Building South (Court and Senate)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Assistive listening
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Main Building West Quad - North (Business & Management)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Queen Margaret Union
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
10. Sheffield Hallam University
One of the UK's most progressive and innovative universities, Sheffield Hallam University places a great deal of importance on its equality and diversity efforts - which are essential factors that contribute to the academic and business strengths of the university.
With a diverse group of students, it recognises that each individual will benefit from a tailored approach, helping them to get the most from their studies.
Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Oneleven Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Off-Site Parking
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Surrey Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Ambulant Toilet
On-site parking
Off-Site Parking
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Oak Lodge
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Off-Site Parking
Step-free standard toilet
Accessible shower
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Assistive listening
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
Robert Winston Building
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
On-site parking
Step-free standard toilet
Seats available
Mobility impaired walker
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Assistive listening
Off-Site Parking
Large Print
Accessible Accommodation
Braille
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
Ambulant Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Audio Format Information
Ramped/Sloped Access that is Long / Steep (may have Manual Doors)
Designated drop-off point
Gender-neutral toilet
We hope our guide is helpful for those who are choosing where to study, whilst living with a disability. For further information on accessibility, visit AccessAble, and for additional resources surrounding living with cerebral palsy, visit our Cerebral Palsy hub.