How to Apply for University Accommodation
Getting the right university accommodation for you is essential to ensure you succeed in your studies.
Student accommodation options
What are the accommodation options when I start my degree?
Understanding how to apply for university accommodation, particularly in your first year at university, will help relieve some of your concerns. This is particularly important if you are living away from home, perhaps for the first time.
Most universities will offer first year undergraduate students and postgraduate students a place in university student accommodation. University ‘halls of residence’ may offer a variety of accommodation options. These include self-catered accommodation with shared kitchens, and catered or part-catered accommodation that have limited cooking facilities.
The price of university accommodation will vary depending on the city or town you want to live in. As well as whether or not you have an en-suite bathroom facility in your room. University accommodation options can be single-sex or mixed.
University accommodation provides a great way to make friends and settle into your new social scene. Many provide you with the security of a hall of residence warden, who can help you resolve any issues you may encounter.
Private student accommodation is another option for undergraduate students. It is usually regulated by government approved accommodation codes in most countries. Health and safety maintenance is part of the regulations put in place to ensure your safety. Both university halls of residence and private accommodation options vary greatly in cost. We can help you understand what options are the best value to meet your needs.
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When to apply for accommodation at university
We can help you to understand how to apply for university accommodation. Firstly you need to make sure you accept your degree offer by the given date. This is essential to allow you to apply for university accommodation. Many students ask when to apply for university accommodation. We advise you to apply for university accommodation at the earliest possible opportunity.
Most university accommodation options require you to move out at the end of the academic year. Finding private accommodation should be quite straightforward. Your university will provide advice on where to look for your new accommodation.
You can take a look at what Tommy thought about the accommodation at Exeter University in this video. Or follow him on TikTok to see what he thought about other UK university accommodation.
Getting the right accommodation for your needs is important to helping you settle at university. If you would like to find out more please contact us to speak to one of our advisers.
