Accommodation
UCL accommodation provides a comfortable space and lively community for you to call home.
Eligibility Criteria
At UCL, we will prioritise you for accommodation in your first year, regardless of where you currently live, as long as:
- you will be a single, first-year undergraduate,
- you have chosen UCL as your firm choice through UCAS by the deadline (currently 10 June of the cycle in which you applied),
- you submit your housing application online by the deadline (currently 10 June of the year of entry),
- you have not previously lived in London (inside the M25 motorway) while studying at a university or higher education institution. (This does not include attending school in London.)
In addition, we guarantee students who are care leavers a place in halls for the duration of their degree programme.
Find the right type of accommodation for you
The fees you pay will vary depending on location and facilities. There are two types of accommodation available.
UCL catered accommodation
Catered accommodation includes breakfast and an evening dinner from Monday to Friday and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. You also have access to a small kitchen to prepare meals outside of these times.
We offer catered accommodation in UCL Halls and in several Intercollegiate Halls open to students attending any college of the University of London.
UCL self-catered accommodation
Self-catered accommodation provides shared kitchen facilities where you prepare your own meals. Flats are equipped with a cooker, refrigerator, freezer, kettle, toaster and microwave.
Our accommodation fees
UCL Accommodation fees include room rental and the following:
- Use of communal areas
- Maintenance within your hall
- Cleaning of shared bathrooms, kitchens and communal areas
- Utility charges, including Wi-Fi
- Basic contents insurance
- 24/7 support
All UCL accommodation is offered for 39 weeks and is located in central London, Zones 1 or 2 of London's public transport network.
Each of our sites has experienced and knowledgeable Hall Managers, Hall Teams and Student Residence Advisers (SRAs) available to help you throughout your time in UCL accommodation. Their responsibilities range from well-being and community building to out-of-hours support to ensure you have an exceptional student experience.
All UCL accommodation has secure access, as your safety and well-being is our main priority.
Alternative accommodation
As the demand for accommodation exceeds the capacity of our own properties, we signpost UCL students to the following resources.
- University of London Housing Services
- Housing Advice webinars
- Students' Union UCL's Housing Advice team
Accommodation for students with additional requirements
UCL Accommodation welcomes and supports applications from students with additional requirements and will support them to ensure they are allocated rooms that meet their needs.