For International Students, there is not much choice available in terms of accommodation. They can either stay in University/ College accommodation or can stay in private rented accommodation e.g. shared apartments, bed-sits, as paying guests or with relatives.

University/ College Accommodation

Most British Universities and Colleges generally guarantee accommodation to international students as long as they have accepted an unconditional offer to a full time course and have applied by the deadline date set by the university/ college accommodation office. If you apply after this deadline, the university/ college will try and provide you with the accommodation.

Once you are allocated an accommodation, a contract document is sent asking you to decide whether to accept or reject the offer of accommodation. On accepting this offer, you will be required to send a deposit to the university/ college along with the signed contract to reserve the accommodation. Failure to return the signed contract and the deposit may lead to the withdrawal of offer of accommodation.

Cost of University/ College Accommodation

The university/ college accommodation cost varies depending on the type of accommodation you are allocated. The cost of a single room in a self-catering hall of residence will be cheaper than a single room with attached bathroom in a catering hall of residence.

Estimate of Costs

 In London Outside London
Single Bedroom Single Bedroom
70 - 90 pounds per week 60 - 70 pounds per week

Private Accommodation

Many international students may prefer private accommodation outside the University or College. It may turn out to be cheaper if they are prepared to share a bedroom with another student.

All university/ Accommodation office provides lists of private accommodation available in the city and also advise students on how to contact the landlord and other formalities such as signing the contract. However, students who plan to opt for private accommodation should arrive at least 1-2 weeks before the course commences to have enough time on hand to find a suitable private accommodation.

Estimate of Costs In London Outside London
Single Room in Private Flat 80 pounds per week 50 - 60 pounds per week
Shared Room in Private Flat 50 pounds per week 40 pounds per week

In a private flat one has to pay heating, water bill depending on the contract

So, to have best chance of securing Accommodation at your place of study you must

  • Fully complete all accommodation forms and return them before the deadline date.
  • Confirm your accommodation arrangements through the accommodation office at you place of study before you arrive in the UK.
  • Be prepared to have to pay for accommodation in advance.
  • Not bring any family with you unless you have booked accommodation for them in advance.

Generally overseas students coming to UK for the first time will be offered a room in the University’s Halls of Residence.
At UK Education Centre
  • We give you all the information/ advice which you require for stay in the University Halls of Residence.
  • We also arrange Private Rented Accommodation in UK and give you all the information/ advice which one should be requiring before taking up a place in a Private Rented Accommodation.
  • We even explain you what the law between the Landlord and Tenants is and what right does a Tenant have etc.
  • We also have contacts with the Estate Agents in UK and if 3/4 students want to share and take up a House/Flat on rent, it can be arranged which would work out to be cheaper than staying in University Halls of Residence.