Winchester is a fairly small university, with approximately 6,430 students. This makes for a friendly, informal environment where students are free to develop as individuals. Its long history as a teacher training college means that education is still a focus, but there is a wide range of other degrees on offer, too. Winchester is a lovely cathedral city with a refined atmosphere, excellent shopping, and great pubs, cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes. Accommodation On-campus or university-managed accommodation guaranteed to all first-year full-time undergraduates who hold Winchester as their firm choice. Prices vary but start at £2,996 a year for a twin room. Facilities The £10m student union includes a 1,200-capacity venue space. Excellent sports facilities with an Olympic-standard athletics track and an all-weather hockey and general sports pitch. The new £5.6m state-of-the-art learning and teaching building on the King Alfred Campus includes eight lecture rooms and an atrium containing a mezzanine floor with open-access PC's and social learning areas. Transport A 10-minute walk to the city centre and the train station. Winchester is one hour away from London and 20 minutes from Southampton. Bus services are good.