A place to call home

Food and accommodation are one of the biggest costs of studying at university, so you need to choose your options carefully to suit your needs and budget.

All the information you need about the application process and details of all our accommodation can be found online (see QR code). The majority of the accommodation available is managed by UCL. Some accommodation is managed by partners such as the University of London or private operators.

What you get and what it might cost

Our accommodation fees include room rental and use of communal areas; maintenance within your Hall; cleaning of shared bathrooms, kitchens and communal areas; utility charges, including Wi-Fi; basic contents insurance; and 24/7 support – as well as vibrant UCL communities led by residents. The fees you pay vary depending on location and facilities.

Each of our sites is managed and run by experienced and knowledgeable managers and student residence advisers (SRAs). Their responsibilities range from wellbeing to out-of-hours support, ensuring you have an exceptional student experience. All of our accommodation has secure access, as your security and wellbeing is our main priority.

As a guide, for the 2020/21 session fee ranges were as follows:

UCL catered accommodation

– Twin room (not en-suite): £160.79–£175.91 per week – Single room (not en-suite): £192.43–£240.59 per week

UCL self-catered accommodation

– Twin room: £99.33–£138.11 per week – Single room (not en-suite): £130.97–£231.07 per week – Single room (en-suite): £228.27–£297.36 per week Fees for UCL accommodation are updated yearly and appear online as soon as they are set. Fees for halls operated by the University of London are set in the spring of the year of entry.

Find out more at ucl.ac.uk/accommodation or halls.london.ac.uk/accommodation

After your first year

Most students look for privately rented accommodation in year two and beyond, often sharing with friends.

UCL partners with other providers such as University of London and private operators, that offer alternative accommodation available for returning students, the majority under four miles from our Bloomsbury campus. These rooms are offered at a special rate for UCL students, and so prices for the same properties may be higher on other websites.

Contact us at accommodation@ucl.ac.uk or facebook.com/uclaccommodation Scan the QR code, search ‘UCL accommodation’ or see p26–27 for more information.