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Step 1 - 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 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËÌý
• 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 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË by 30 June 2024Ìý
• have not previously lived or studied in  at a Higher Education Institution (University)Ìý
• submit their UCL Accommodation application (separate to application to study) by 30 June 2024Ìý

Please note that »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË 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-UCL accommodation, including private student accommodation and private rentals, on our webpage, Alternative Accommodation for students.Ìý

What does ‘prioritised’ mean?ÌýÌý

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

UCL Accommodation welcomes and supports applications from students with additional requirements and supports them throughout their time at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.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 askUCL 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

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  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

Complete and submit your application via the by 30 June in your year of study. (For example, if you’re coming to UCL 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 UCL offer.ÌýÌý

Step 4 - Receiving an offer

Step 5 - Accept

You will receive an offer by email, which you are required to accept through the UCL 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