Student Accommodation

Moving into your university accommodation can be an exciting, nervous and new experience.

This hub, sponsored by UNITE, brings together TSR resources to help you work out your options, find what's best for you and to answer any questions you might have. Click here for more information on UNITE student accommodation.

Halls are university-owned accommodation that can be either catered or self catered.

We've got some useful accommodation guides for individual universities, as well as more general University guides giving you an insight to what each university has to offer.

Popular questions when deciding to stay in Halls include "should I live at home or in uni halls?" as well as the decision between an en-suite or a shared bathroom. Click the links and read the experiences of other Student Room members.

Private managed accommodation is purpose-built student accommodation found in many university locations across the UK, and offers a great alternative to halls and private housing. Room prices typically include all your bills, contents insurance and internet access, making it easy to manage your finances.

There are a number of different companies who offer this accommodation, including our Accommodation Partner UNITE. If you want to see what they can offer, UNITE has a number of videos and virtual tours for you to take a sneak peek!

Want to know more about the benefits of living in private managed accommodation? Check out our handy frequently asked questions too.

Many students rent from a private landlord or letting agents in their second year, although some do this in their first year as well.

It's worth checking out what you need to know to find your student house. You may also want to take a look at TSR's accommodation classifieds forum, where members are advertising their spare rooms.

I've you've never rented privately before, here's some information on renting a private house for the first time. Lastly, if you find yourself in the position of needing someone to share your house/flat, we've got top tips for finding a room mate.