UK Student Accommodation Questions

QMUL's alternative accommodation guidance gives an indicative range of GBP 180 to 220 per week for a room in a shared house. Rent may not include everything, so check bills and fees before signing. Confirm figures on the official QMUL pages.

QMUL lists private halls starting at approximately GBP 280 to 340 per week for an en-suite cluster flat and GBP 390 to 550 per week for a self-contained studio. Prices vary, so check the official QMUL accommodation pages for the latest rates.

Yes, expect high costs, since the visa needs GBP1,529 a month in London or GBP1,171 outside London, plus competitive housing, limited guaranteed part-time work, immigration rules that keep changing, and a Graduate Route lasting only 2 years, or 3 years for PhD graduates.

Ireland and the UK both offer four main options: university halls with single or shared rooms, private student accommodation such as Purpose Built Student Accommodation, shared private houses, and homestays; single ensuite rooms cost more than shared twin rooms in both countries.

Start planning 6 to 9 months before your intended move-in date. University halls typically need applications by April to June, for example Imperial's undergraduate guarantee deadline is 17 July, while private rentals in London are usually advertised only 4 to 8 weeks before availability, so book those closer to arrival.

Yes, apply for university accommodation the moment you receive your offer, since January entry has fewer places than the large September intake; providers such as Unite Students list January semester contracts for 2026 to 2027 starting between roughly 2 and 23 January 2027 in cities including Coventry, Liverpool, and Glasgow.