As a student, applying for accommodation at a UK university is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It’s where you’ll live while you study. It’s also where you’ll make lifelong friends and learn important life skills. Before you can apply, you need to know the different types of accommodation available at a UK university.
In the UK, there are lots of accommodation options. These include:
- shared university halls
- shared private halls
- shared private houses or apartments
- external company accommodation
Shared university halls are the most common accommodation type for new students. To help you find out more about what to expect here, we’ve created a video. This will show you what’s included and also what shared university halls look like.
You can find out more about each accommodation type in this blog.
Shared university halls
This is the most common student accommodation for new students. All bills are included in the price and there are plenty of spaces to socialise and make new friends. Here’s what shared university halls typically include:
- 24-hour security
- laundry
- free WiFi
- local shops
- standard bedroom
- shared bathroom
- washbasin (your own bedroom sink with shared bathrooms)
- en-suite, family rooms/flats
- a bed and a desk
- storage for your clothes (drawers and wardrobes)
In shared university halls, you even have different catering options to choose from. These include:
- self-catered: you can cook whatever you like, whenever you want
- catered: meals are prepared for you at scheduled times and you don't have to wash up
Applying for accommodation is a really exciting stage in your university journey. If accommodation is something you need to organise and you want to find out more, then go ahead and download our guide to studying at a UK university.
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In the guide, we’ve answered a lot more questions that you might have. There’s information on accommodation, visas, tips on fitting in and so much more. To make your first few weeks easy and your time in the UK memorable, then you need to think about these things.
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