Accommodation costs
The costs of University accommodation and how to request support.
What you pay for
Accommodation costs are based on:
- type of room
- condition of room
- facilities in the room and residence.
Bills are included in your accommodation cost:
- water
- gas and electricity
- internet.
Basic contents insurance is also included.
If your residence has a laundry room, you need to pay a small fee each time you use it.
Check the benefits of University accommodation.
Accommodation costs
Accommodation costs are fixed for each tenancy.
Compare accommodation costs for the full academic year.
There are different accommodation costs for:
Rent in advance
Postgraduate applicants must pay £500 when you accept a room offer. This amount will be removed from your first rent payment.
If your room is in Chantry Court or Woodland Court, you need to pay another way. These residences have different tenancy agreements because they are managed by another organisation.
If you cancel your tenancy before you arrive, your rent in advance could be refunded.
Who does not pay rent in advance
You do not need to pay rent in advance if you are:
- an undergraduate
- some scholarship students
- a refugee, asylum-seeker, or from a country in armed conflict
- care experienced or estranged.
If your room is in Chantry Court, you may need to pay rent in advance. You will be contacted about this.
Moving out fees
If your room or communal areas have been damaged or need cleaning when your tenancy ends, you may need to pay a fee.
If you cancel your tenancy early, you may need to continue paying rent.
Loans and financial support
To estimate your student loan, visit the Student Finance website.
You may be able to apply for:
We can also offer support with money and budgeting.
Apply for accommodation
You need to tell us your preferred accommodation budget when you apply for University accommodation, so we can try to offer a suitable room.