University Residences: A Literature Review

The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the subject of university residences and to understand international literature on the subject, what variables and factors are to the student. The paper begins by compiling studies related to the quality of life and environment of a university residence and, next, studies concerning the positive externalities (amenities) of those residences are presented. Subsequently, studies are reported on the preferences of students related to the physical space and accommodation of the residences. Finally, studies are presented on the physical factors of the construction that influence the residences and environmental attitudes of its students. Clearly, elements of quality, environment, physical space and accommodation are related to the students' satisfaction in university residences.