Undergraduate accommodation
Finding somewhere you'll be happy to live is an important part of uni life.
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Undergraduate accommodation
Finding somewhere you'll be happy to live is an important part of uni life.
Uni food essentials shopping list for your student accommodation
Most students have a budget of some sort to stick to – and some cook and eat meals together to save money. But how does the food shop work and should you shop together?
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student accommodation?
Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property at Knight Frank and Richard Smith, CEO at Unite Students
What is included in student accommodation?
Before move-in day, you’ll want to pick up some household supplies so you don’t need to go shopping on day one.
What to consider when you're researching accommodation
Signing up to any contract can be daunting, especially if it’s for something as important as where you will live. This article covers the top things to consider and look out for when you're searching for rental accommodation in the UK.
What to expect from shared accommodation
If you’ve never shared a kitchen or bathroom with a bunch of strangers, your first year of studenthood could be an eye-opener. Here are some ground rules.
When to apply for student accommodation
When you apply to study at university, you might also need to apply for a place to live if you decide to move away from home. So exactly when do you apply for accommodation at university?
Funding
Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.
How much rent should a student pay?
Before you go to uni, you’ll probably have lots of questions about paying for your accommodation. Here’s an idea of rent, other costs, funding, and how to pay.
Improve your competitive strategy
Differentiate your living spaces through smart strategies that give you the competitive edge. We combine extensive data insights and unrivalled student accommodation expertise to help providers connect with the right students.
Money and student life
All the advice you need for your higher education journey, from money, to accommodation, and looking after your mental health.
Student life
Get prepared for uni life with our study skills guides and accommodation advice, along with our mental health and wellbeing resources to help you at every stage. We've also got inspiration and tips if you're thinking of taking a gap year.
Student rights – what you need to know before you sign your contract
You have student accommodation rights in terms of health and safety, notice periods and maintenance.
Studying in the UK
Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.
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.
UCAS Undergraduate: Care experienced students
If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.
What if you decide to live at home?
Lots of students decide to live at home rather than moving into university or college accommodation. Just because you’re not in halls doesn’t mean you’ll have any less of a student experience though.
What to do if your student finance isn’t enough
Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.
Where to go
Discover UK cities and regions and what you can expect from each area, including accommodation, university, and college information.