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Guide to NTU accommodation

Living in student accommodation is a great way to live independently, make new friends, be a part of NTU’s student community, and settle into your new life at university.

If this is your first time living in your own place, you’ll really want your accommodation to feel like a home from home. There are many options available on or close to the University campuses and the city centre, from NTU and our partner provider — UPP, including halls of residence and university shared houses.

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Halls of residence

Students in kitchen

We’ve specifically designed our halls of residence for student living. All NTU and UPP at NTU accommodation is specifically allocated to NTU students. Halls are the ideal place for you to live during your time at University and most first-year undergraduate students live in halls.

There are wide choice of rooms, in a safe, secure and supportive environment. Accommodation includes en suite bedrooms with shared, fully-equipped kitchen-dining area; bedrooms with shared bathrooms; or studios.

Each of our residences includes:

  • security - including CCTV, door entry systems and on-site or on-call security staff
  • utility bills - internet, heating, water and electricity bills paid for in your accommodation fees
  • contents insurance - free basic contents insurance, which you can easily top-up for more expensive items.

Typical support in accommodation includes:

  • welcome reps
  • reception staff
  • university warden service – providing out-of-hours wellbeing support
  • student accommodation support officers - providing guidance in resolving accommodation issues and signposting to other services.

Ways to view our accommodation

Types of accommodation

Accessible accommodation

If you need specific accommodation because of a disability or medical requirement you can find out what we offer.

Accessibility in halls explained

Postgraduate and mature student accommodation

We realise that you might appreciate living with other students in the same situation as you. Many of our residences have flats that are suitable for postgraduate or mature students. We have university shared houses on campus and studios are available in Gill Street North (City Campus) and New Hall (Clifton Campus).

Search postgraduate and mature student accommodation

Accommodation for students under 18-years-old

For students who are under 18 (at the start of your course) and are looking for student accommodation, NTU has options available for both home and international students. Find out more about what’s available and the process to follow if you plan to live off campus.

See our accommodation suitable for under 18s

Private accommodation

There are lots of options for privately owned accommodation in Nottingham too: from halls of residence to student apartments and shared housing.

Guide to private accommodation

FAQs

Rooms for September 2024 (NTU / UPP-managed) are available on the booking system.

You can book your accommodation if you are holding a conditional or unconditional offer, and have made NTU your firm choice.

After your acceptance is confirmed, you’ll be asked to set up a password to access our accommodation booking system. Access can take two working days from accepting your offer on UCAS. Then you can see the range of accommodation available, filter your preferences and apply.

Our accommodation guarantee for 2024 entry means that you will have options available if you accept later in the year.

Early bookings are welcome. However, if you’re not ready to accept just yet don’t worry - we guarantee accommodation.  This means you’ll still have a range of accommodation options available to apply for even if you make your decision later in the year. Room availability does change over the year, so whenever you are ready to make your decision, you can be confident that we will support you in finding suitable accommodation.

Yes, read our accommodation guarantee for 2024 entry.

Accommodation includes halls of residence that are owned by the University, halls of residence run by our partner provider UPP, or private accommodation providers.

Our open days are the perfect way to view the accommodation and talk to our staff about your options. We’ll have a number of halls open across our campuses for you to view and staff will be on hand to answer any questions and offer advice.

View upcoming open day dates and book your place.

Can’t make an open day? 

You can search and view all our accommodation on our website. We also provide 360 images of some of our residences on our virtual tour and you can see quick tours on Instagram and TikTok.

Our booking system is self-allocated. When you log in with your student ID it will recognise your age and level of study and show you suitable accommodation options. Please note the University holds back certain rooms across our portfolio to ensure we can offer a fully inclusive mix to all students wishing to book accommodation.

You can filter your search in the booking system across a range of facilities and amenities (i.e., en suites, gyms, parking) and locations (i.e., on and off campus).

Can I request an accessible room due to a medical condition / disability?

When you apply online in our accommodation booking system, you will be asked a series of questions about any additional requirements. The Accommodation team will then be in touch with you or your nominated contact to discuss your accommodation options and make you a suitable offer. We would encourage students to be transparent about any requirements, so we can match them with the most suitable accommodation, subject to availability.

You can also call the Accommodation team on +44 (0)115 848 2894 or email us at accommodation@ntu.ac.uk for advice and guidance.

No, you can book a room without a deposit.

If you deferred from 2023/24 to 2024/25 entry you are still eligible for accommodation. If you didn't enrol for the 2023/24 year the system should recognise you as a new first year student and allow you to book as normal.

If you deferred your entry later the system may not recognise you as a first year student and you may experience issues logging in. Any issues please email us at accommodation@ntu.ac.uk

If you have accepted NTU as your insurance choice you will be unable to book accommodation. If NTU becomes your firm choice after you have received your results, you will be able to apply for accommodation once your place is confirmed.

You can only make one booking at any time and system will only allow you to see your active room booking. If you change your mind or want to see if other rooms are available, you’ll have to cancel your room to be able to see other availability. We recommend that you think carefully before cancelling your booking as this will release your booking and we will be unable to reinstate it.


If you’re a new student, the cancellation deadline is 21 days before the start of your contract for all 44 week, 51 week, and Semester contracts. For new students starting in September 2024 the cancellation deadlines are as follows:

  • 23 August 2024 for 44-week contracts and single-semester contracts
  • 18 August 2024 for 51-week contracts

If you’re a returning student, you have a cooling-off period of 7 days after accepting the Terms and Conditions in which to cancel your booking. There is no 7-day cooling-off period for bookings made in the 21 days before the contract starts.

Another option is to request a room swap through the booking system if your booking is held at ‘Tentative’ or ‘Reserved’. The swap process does not match students against an empty room, it requires matching with a student who is looking to change rooms. Changes are free before tenancy agreements start. If your tenancy agreement has started a small administration fee of £30 will be charged.

Your best chance for living with friends is to book your rooms when you’re together, so you can make sure you’re picking rooms in the same flat/residence.

NTU does not currently provide university accommodation for families or couples.

We have parking at our outlying halls only. Permits are arranged through each halls’ site team and cost £250. Our five city centre halls (Byron, Gill Street North, Gill Street South, Sandby, and Hampden) have no parking and the tenancy agreement for these halls states that students will not bring a car to the city.

If you are going to watch TV you may need a TV licence, for more information visit the TV Licensing website.

We have a small number of rooms held aside for students in Year 2 and 3. Most students will choose to live either in private halls or in a shared house in city for their second and third years.

Homestay accommodation

Students sitting on bench Clifton

Homestay accommodation is another option open to NTU students and is very popular with international students. We’ll place you with a host family where you’ll have your own room and access to other facilities in the house.

Two meals will be provided on weekdays, with three meals a day at weekends, and you’ll agree the length of stay before you move in. A short termination period of just one week means you won’t be tied into a lengthy contract*. This makes homestay an excellent option for many ERASMUS students, exchange students and students who might want the flexibility to change plans at short notice.

Homestay accommodation costs £155 a week for a catered service. Payment will be made to the host directly and NTU will have no part in the collection of rent. Properties are located around Nottingham and the surrounding area.

If you’re a landlord wishing to register with NTU to become a host you’ll need to fill out the host application form.

If you're a student and interested in homestay accommodation, please fill out an application form.

*A minimum booking for one academic term is required.

Semester accommodation

For full-time enrolled NTU students on non-standard courses (such as a part-year exchange), we offer single semester contracts. We have two contract lengths available to accommodate different course dates. Rooms are available at Sandby, Norton Court and The Maltings on our City Campus. Learn more about dates and pricing for short-term contracts.

Bookings for Semester 1 in September 2025 are now open — reserve your room now below. Rooms are limited, and allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis. If these contracts are not suitable, or if our allocation becomes full, we'll offer you support in finding alternative accommodation.

Book semester accommodation

January-start contracts

NTU has a dedicated accommodation offer for postgraduate students starting courses in January. Rooms are available in Sandby, The Maltings for City Campus students, and New Hall and Peverell for those on our Clifton Campus. These residences are suitable for mature and postgraduate students who require contracts from January to January. We still have availability for contracts ending in January 2026 — explore your options and book now below.

For contracts starting in January 2026, bookings will be going live in September (date TBC). We recommend early booking as rooms are limited and allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book January-start accommodation

Essential information

Entering into a contract for accommodation is an important decision so please make sure you read the contract carefully and ask us if you have any questions.

Contact us

If you need any help or advice with booking your accommodation, please call the Accommodation team on +44 (0)115 848 2894 or email us.