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Student accommodation
Student accommodation has 16 articles
Student accommodation guide #3: private halls
Considering the private hall option? Some universities will refer you to 3rd party providers if they don't have enough spaces in their halls. This is what you should know...
Student accommodation guide #2: private accommodation
Don’t panic if you find yourself living off-campus with strangers from day one. While most universities aim to house all first-year students in halls, it’s not exactly a done deal...
How to pick the right student accommodation
While most first-year students go straight into university halls, there are a variety of housing options available to you...
Applying for student accommodation: Q&A
You’ve submitted your Ucas application and your offers have started coming in, but now there’s another important application on your to-do list – your student a...
How to find private off-campus student housing
Moving out of halls after your first year of uni? Here's how to find the best student accommodation for you and your housemates
Student survival guide: electricity and gas bills
Moving into off-campus housing as a student means dealing with energy bills. Here's what you need to know, from how to cut costs to switching gas and electricity suppliers.
Choosing the right housemates for second year of university
Nobody to live with in your second year? Can’t decide which friends would make the best housemates?
Choosing the right university city
Which university city will you call home for three years? Discover the right study destination for you with our tips and fun quiz
Halls vs home: should I stay at home and commute to university or move out into halls or other student accommodation?
Weighing up whether to move into halls or stay at home and commute to university? Students share the pros and cons of both options for anyone feeling torn over where to live
What's the difference between university halls and private halls?
Staying in university halls isn't your only option as a fresher. You might also consider privately run halls. Here's what you need to know.
Student housing checklist: 12 key tasks when moving in
We help you power through the admin tasks, so you can start fully enjoying your new house as soon as possible
University halls: 10 things you'll only learn after moving in
It can feel a bit strange moving in with a bunch of strangers at university. Here's what to expect from halls...
Student accommodation guide #4: living at home
Heading to a local university – or one within commuting distance? If you're considering living at home, here are the pros and the cons...
Student accommodation guide #1: university halls
Ucas application done, now the next challenge – sorting your university accommodation. If you’re considering university halls, here’s what you need to know.
Should you choose catered or self-catered accommodation?
When you're deciding on which halls of residence to choose, you might be given the option of catered accommodation or cooking for yourself. So which one's right for you?
What should you do if you don't get a place in student halls?
While lots of universities will have student accommodation available for first-year students, it's not always guaranteed that everyone will be allocated a place.