For many students, starting university is a thrilling time. The location you choose to live at university can make a huge difference in your student experience. We’ve compiled all the information we have available to help you make an educated decision about student accommodation Leicester.
University halls
Accommodation guarantee
If you meet certain criteria, your place in student housing is guaranteed for your first and second years.
For your first year at university, Leicester has many options.
Living in halls is more than just having a roof over you head. We at Leicester have many ways to make your stay enjoyable.
Everything included
Hall fees include internet access (WiFi/cable connection), and contents insurance. A caterer can provide two meals per day from Monday through Friday, and sometimes even weekend catering.
Residents’ Association / Senior Common Rooms
These student committees are organized by many University halls and organise sporting and social events. Get involved – you might be elected.
Hall sport
In 35 hours of Hall Sports activities per week, you will find something that suits your preference and level of fitness.
Peace of mind
Relax, CCTV coverage is available on campus and you have access to security staff around the clock.
Do you wonder where you might best fit?
You can get insider information from our Q&As with students, who have lived and breathed each accommodation offered at the University.
How to get the student home you want
Here’s a guideline for applying to student accommodation in Leicester.
1. Your shortlist
Pick your five favorite student accommodation choices.
2. Secure our accommodation guarantee
For a guarantee of a spot in one of our residence halls of residence, please apply by 31 August or earlier if you are a visiting student or exchange student.
3. Mention any other special requirements
We will do our best to accommodate any special requests that may impact your accommodation needs.
4. Please wait for our email
After we get confirmation that you are coming to Leicester, we will email you the details of your accommodation offer and how to accept it.
5. Remember to pay
We’ll need you to make an advance payment of PS400 once you accept your accommodation deal. This will be deducted from your first rent instalment.
Private renting
If you are looking to move to Leicester with a large family or to share the property with other friends, it might be worth renting a property from an individual landlord. If this is the case, we can still assist.
We partner with Leicester Student Homes which provides:
High quality information on student properties
Here is a list of approved landlords
contract checking;
Services for mediation
Check your contract length!
If you are only planning to stay in Leicester during term time (41 or 42 week for undergraduates), you should be aware that private rental agreements can last up to a year so you may end up paying for 11 additional weeks you don’t use.
We, at the University, are committed to the protection of the health, safety, and wellbeing of our students, staff, visitors, and the larger city community during the COVID-19 epidemic. Therefore, some areas of the University’s halls might have to be closed. These areas include common rooms and sports facilities. When making these decisions, we follow the UK government’s guidance.
