Accommodation

UCL accommodation provides a comfortable space and lively community for you to call home.

If you meet our eligibility criteria, we prioritise you for accommodation in your first year

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 lived or studied at a university in London (inside the M25 motorway) before.

In addition, we guarantee students who are care leavers a residential place for the duration of their degree programme.

Check that you're eligible to be prioritised

To be eligible you will:

  • be a single, first-year undergraduate, 
  • have chosen UCL as your firm choice through UCAS by 10 June, 
  • have submitted your housing application online by 10 June,
  • have not previously lived in accommodation for, or studied at, a university in Greater London (inside the M25 motorway) before.

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.

Ramsey Hall. UCL catered student accommodation.

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 our own Halls of Residence and in several Intercollegiate Halls open to students attending any college of the University of London.

Two students cook a meal in Astor College student accommodation flat.

UCL self-catered accommodation

Self-catered accommodation provides shared kitchen facilities including, a cooker, refrigerator, freezer and microwave where you can prepare your own meals. 

Our accommodation fees

UCL Accommodation rents include: 

  • room rental and use of communal areas,
  • maintenance within your Hall,
  • cleaning of communal areas,
  • utility charges, including Wi-Fi, 
  • basic contents insurance,
  • 24/7 support,
  • vibrant UCL communities led by residents. 

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 managers, hall teams and Student Residence Advisers (SRAs) available to help you throughout your time in UCL accommodation. Their responsibilities range from well-being to out-of-hours support to ensuring you have an exceptional student experience. 

All UCL accommodation has secure access, as your safety and well-being is our main priority.

Find a private provider

As the demand for accommodation exceeds the capacity of our own properties, we have partnered with strategic private providers and secured offers exclusively for UCL students. 

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.

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