Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are open.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate students are eligible for a prioritised place in ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation if they:
- are a full-time student Ìý
- are in their first year at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº or are attending ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº for a full academic year on Junior Year Abroad (JYA) Erasmus, or Exchange programmes Ìý
- apply for a single room (we have very limited couples and family accommodation) Ìý
- have not previously lived or studied in  at a Higher Education Institution (University) Ìý
- list ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº as their firm choice by 10 June 2024 Ìý
- submit their ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation application (separate to application to study) by 10 June 2024 Ìý
Postgraduate students are prioritised for an offer of accommodation if they:Ìý
- are an international, full-time studentÌý
- are in their first year at ¹û¶³Ó°ÔºÌý
- apply for a single room (we have very limited couples and family accommodation) ÌýÌý
- have accepted an offer to study for a full-time Masters’ programme, Postgraduate Diploma, MPhil or PhD, or full-year affiliate programme at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº by 30 June 2024Ìý
- have not previously lived or studied in  at a Higher Education Institution (University)Ìý
- submit their ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation application (separate to application to study) by 30 June 2024Ìý
How to apply
The contract length for undergraduate students is 39 weeks, including the Winter and Spring holidays.Ìý
Undergraduate students wishing to stay in ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation for the summer period can apply for a summer booking once they are living in halls.Ìý
The contract length for postgraduate students is 50.57 weeks, including the Winter and Spring holidays, and the summer term.ÌýÌý
Under 18sÌý
Students under 18 years old (as of 17 September 2024) are guaranteed to receive an offer for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation in the following halls:Ìý
- Ian Baker HouseÌý
- James Lighthill House Ìý
- Ramsay Hall Ìý
We will take your preferences into account regarding rent/ room type, etc. Please note that we are unable to allocate under 18s to twin rooms.ÌýÌý
Students with additional requirementsÌýÌý
¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation welcomes and guarantees rooms forÌýstudents with additional requirements. This can include:Ìý
- Health issuesÌý
- Care experiencedÌý
- Estranged studentsÌý
- At risk of being homelessÌý
The team will support and ensure that students areÌýallocated a roomÌýthat meets their needs throughout their studies. Additional information is available on the students with additional requirementsÌýwebpage.
Families and couplesÌý
¹û¶³Ó°Ôº has very limited accommodation for those who would like to live with their partner, family, or children.ÌýÌý
All students applying for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº or University of London accommodation (except International Hall) should apply directly through the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation Portal. Students with children are advised not to bring them to London until firm arrangements for accommodation are in place.Ìý
Additional information, including which Halls offer Family Accommodation can be found on the HallsÌýwebpage.
Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate (UPC), International Pre-Master’s (IPM), Intercalated BSc (iBSc), and Study abroad and exchange students
- Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate (UPC) students
Students on the Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate (UPC), intensive one-year foundation course are eligible to apply for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation and are considered equivalent to first-year undergraduate students for the purposes of allocating accommodation..
If you live in ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº halls during this course you will be ineligible for prioritised ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation during later studies, unless you have additional requirements.Ìý
- International Pre-Master's (IPM) students
Students on the International Pre-Master’s (IPM) are eligible to apply for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation and are considered equivalent to first-year undergraduate students for the purposes of allocating accommodation.
If you live in ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº halls during this course you will be ineligible for prioritised ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation during later studies, unless you have additional requirements.Ìý
- Intercalated BSc (iBSc) students
¹û¶³Ó°Ôº cannot provide an accommodation place for Intercalated BSc (iBSc) students, and we would advise you to look intoÌýalternativeÌýaccommodationÌýto secure non-¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation.
- Study abroad and exchangeÌýstudents
Full-time undergraduate students attending a full academic year at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº on Junior Year Abroad (JYA), Erasmus or Exchange programmes are considered equivalent to first-year undergraduate students for the purposes of allocating accommodation. Ìý
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Students intending to attend ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº for less than an entire academic year cannot be guaranteed an accommodation place due to the limited number of spaces available.
If you areÌýnot eligible for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation
If you are not eligible to be prioritised for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Accommodation, either because you do not meet the Eligibility Criteria or because you are holding ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº as an insurance offer, we advise you to look into Alternative Accommodation.Ìý