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How to apply - Postgraduates

You should apply online for °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation as soon as you have accepted an offer to study at °×С½ãÂÛ̳, and no later than 30 June in your year of study.

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Step 1 - Check your eligibility

°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation check your eligibility

Postgraduate students are prioritised for an offer of accommodation if they meet all the following:Ìý

  • are an international, full-time studentÌý
  • are in their first year at °×С½ãÂÛ̳Ìý
  • apply for a single room (we have very limited couples and family accommodation) ÌýÌý
  • have accepted an offer to study for a full-time Masters’ programme, Postgraduate Diploma, MPhil or PhD, or full-year affiliate programme at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ by 30 June 2024Ìý
  • have not previously lived or studied in  at a Higher Education Institution (University)Ìý
  • submit their °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation application (separate to application to study) by 30 June 2024Ìý

Please note that °×С½ãÂÛ̳ has limited accommodation for students who require couple or family accommodation.Ìý

What if I am not eligible?Ìý

If you are not eligible, you can find information about seeking non-°×С½ãÂÛ̳ accommodation, including private student accommodation and private rentals, on our webpage, Alternative Accommodation for students.Ìý

What does ‘prioritised’ mean?ÌýÌý

°×С½ãÂÛ̳ recognises its priority groups as students who are new to °×С½ãÂÛ̳, life at university, and the UK. ‘Prioritised’ means these students are offered spaces in °×С½ãÂÛ̳ ahead of other groups e.g., students going into their second year.Ìý

°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation welcomes and supports applications from students with additional requirements and supports them throughout their time at °×С½ãÂÛ̳.ÌýÌýIf you are a current postgraduate student with additional requirements and you would like to speak with the Accommodation Office, you can contact them by via ask°×С½ãÂÛ̳ or call +44 (0)20 7679 6322. Prospective students can contact the team by email at accommodation@ucl.ac.uk.Ìý

Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Rooms are allocated based on preferences. Please be aware that not all allocations are generated at once, so we kindly ask you to bear with us and be patient.ÌýÌý

Step 2 - Choose preferences


Check the price points of our different room types and halls and decide which options line up with your budget.ÌýÌý

Select the below preferences in your application:Ìý

  • °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation choose your preferences
    room type (Shared bathroom / Ensuite / Studio)Ìý
  • preferred hall locationsÌý
  • preferred maximum weekly rentÌýÌý

Included in the rent:Ìý

  • free Wi-FiÌý
  • basic contents insuranceÌý
  • all utilitiesÌý
  • cleaning of communal areas and maintenanceÌý

We will take your preferences into account when rooms are allocated. Due to the large number of applications, these preferences are not guaranteed to be met. Ìý
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Please note that we do not offer catered accommodation or twin rooms to postgraduate students.Ìý

Step 3 - Submit application


°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation Submit Online

Complete and submit your application via the by 30 June in your year of study. (For example, if you’re coming to °×С½ãÂÛ̳ for September 2024, you must apply by 30 June 2024). You will receive a confirmation email when you have submitted your application.Ìý

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after receiving your °×С½ãÂÛ̳ offer.ÌýÌý

Step 4 - Receiving an offer


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The next time you hear from us is when we let you know if we will be able to make you an offer of accommodation. This will be between April and the end of August.Ìý

Step 5 - Accept


°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation accept your offer

You will receive an offer by email, which you are required to accept through the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation Portal.

To accept, you must pay a £250 deposit within 4 working days. Failure to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.Ìý

Please make sure your email address is correct, and that you check your inbox regularly including Spam or Junk folders.Ìý

Fees, guidance and payments

Rent for °×С½ãÂÛ̳ accommodation is paid termly. You will be notified via your °×С½ãÂÛ̳ email account when your invoices are available on your Portico account - for the first term’s rent, this will be within two weeks of checking in to your hall.Ìý

Find out more about °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation fees, how to pay, read the General Regulations and find out more in the FAQs on the Fees, guidance and payments page.

Learn more

Check out our "How to apply for postgraduate accommodation" video below for top tips on applying for °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Accommodation!

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