Types of Student Accommodation

There are two main types of accommodation for students in the UK:

Accommodation owned by your university

Going for accommodation provided by your university is recommended because it gives you the chance to meet other students. You can settle in, make friends, get to know the local area, and if you face any problems your university will help you.

Modern Halls of residence consist of groups of flats where five or six students share a bathroom, living room and kitchen area with their own bedroom/study room. You can choose between staying in a catered halls, which provide breakfast, lunch and an evening meal for you, or self-catered, where you are responsible for buying and preparing your own meals.

Accommodation owned by private landlords

Hostels provide rooms for both single and married students; however they are usually oversubscribed so book well in advance. Lists of hostels are available from the British Council office in your home country.

Renting a room in a private house means that you will share the rent and bills, such as electricity and council tax, with other housemates.

Bedsits are single rooms, which double up as a bedroom and sitting-room. There may be several bedsits in one building and these may be occupied by people who are not students.