Find your new student accommodation
How to find the right student accommodation for you
This is it. Life is good. You’re going to uni. Is it going to be the party paradise of on-campus halls, or a flat-share right in the middle of town? Maybe the cost of rent will decide, what supports on hand, or whether there’s a bus stop nearby. There’s lots to consider, so let’s break it down and make the decision easier.
Questions to ask at an Open Day
One of the biggest parts of your University experience is living away from home. Usually, first-year undergraduate students will live in student accommodation, commonly known as ‘Halls’. Open days are the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions on anything from location to cost, and to scope out which accommodation is right for you...
Accommodation and maintenance loans: How does it all work?
What are student accommodation and maintenance loans and how do they work? From applying to paying it back, here’s all the information you need.
Is student accommodation first come first serve?
Universities and colleges usually have a wide range of accommodation options. In most cases it’s worth applying for a place to live as soon as you can. There’s a lot on offer – and most students are able to live in one of their preferred kinds of accommodation.
How to apply for student accommodation
If you’re working on your UCAS application or thinking about universities for next year, you might also be wondering where you’ll live when you move to your new uni town.
How to make your new home feel like home
If you’re thinking about how to decorate your uni room or what you might want to get to make your house a home, here are some tips.
Support you can get in student accommodation
Studying a subject at university level and living in student accommodation might be two brand new experiences for you. Here’s an idea of the support that will be available in your student halls or shared house.
Why you need to check out accommodation when making your choices
Going to university can be a really exciting time. When you make the move, living somewhere new can be one of the best things about your uni experience – so choosing the right kind of place will set you up nicely.
When should you apply for student accommodation?
When you apply to study at university, you might also need to apply for a place to live (and maybe a student loan). So exactly when do you apply for accommodation at university?
Tips for settling in and getting on with your housemates
Once you make the move to university and get through the first-day unknowns and excitement, students often focus on settling into their new surroundings and getting to know the people they’re sharing accommodation with.