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University accommodation

Last updated: 18/08/2025 11:18

What to bring, what’s provided, how to pay, and parking.

We guarantee accommodation for full academic session undergraduates with a firm offer and international postgraduates arriving in September, providing certain deadlines are met.

You can apply for accommodation after you have accepted an offer to study here. You can do this via the SIMS. You'll need your username and password, which was emailed to you shortly after we received your application.

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What’s provided and what to bring

A guide to what’s provided and what you might want to bring to make your space your own.

Paying for residences

Paying for your accommodation

Find out how to pay, including payment methods, key dates, and what to do if you're sponsored or receiving a bursary.

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Insurance for your belongings 

Some contents insurance is included with your University accommodation. Check what’s covered and see if you need to add extra protection for your belongings.

Car parking

Parking permit

At some halls of residence you can park a car as long as you are allocated a parking permit which must be requested when booking the accommodation.