Our accommodation guarantee

Direct enrol (non-exchange) students

We will guarantee you an offer University accommodation for semester 1 (September entry) and semester 2 (January entry).

You must apply by the deadline. 

This applies only to direct enrol (non-exchange) students. Exchange students from our European partners can apply in the non-guaranteed round.

Exchange students from institutions outside of Europe

We will guarantee you an offer of University accommodation for semester 1 (September entry).

You must you apply by the deadline.

We cannot guarantee an offer for semester 2 (January entry).

We will aim to place as many students as possible in University accommodation. If we cannot, we will support you in finding private accommodation.

Exchange students from our European partners

We cannot guarantee you an offer of University accommodation for either semester.

You are still welcome to apply. If we cannot place you, we will support you in finding private rented accommodation.

Application and offer dates

Visit the application key dates page to find out when applications open and close, and when you can expect an offer.

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Semester 1 and Semester 2 tenancy dates

Semester	Tenancy dates
Semester 1 (September entry)	7 September 2024 to 16 December 2024
Semester 2 (January entry)	4 January 2025 to 31 May or 28 June 2025 (dependent on residence)

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How to apply

To find out how to register on our Accommodation Portal and submit an application, visit our How to apply page. 

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Accommodation costs

Study Abroad accommodation costs: semester one (September entry) 2024/25

Study Abroad accommodation costs: semester two (January entry) 2024/25

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Finding private rented accommodation

For students who are not guaranteed an offer of University accommodation, we recommend that you look for accommodation in the private sector as a priority. 

For detailed resources and house-hunting tips, visit our Finding private rented accommodation page.