Accommodation advice for international students

For students joining us in September 2023, bookings will open for NTU and UPP accommodation from Tuesday 28 March 2023 (for Clifton Campus and Brackenhurst Campus). Bookings open for City Campus accommodation from Tuesday 4 April 2023.

• As a new full-time undergraduate student, your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed. Simply confirm NTU as your firm choice and request your room by Friday 28 July 2023.
• To reserve your place, you must have enough money to book your accommodation online using a credit or debit card. Otherwise you can pay by bank transfer, but you need to contact Student Accommodation Services in advance to do this.
• Remember that you won’t be able to open a bank account until you arrive in the UK, and the transfer of money may then take a few weeks.

We strongly advise you to book accommodation before you travel to the UK. Please note that family accommodation to rent in Nottingham is currently very limited. See family information below.

Some students prefer to view accommodation before signing a contract. We do not recommend doing this because there is a risk that there will not be the right accommodation available for you. However, if you choose to do this, you need to plan to arrive before the start of your course so you have time to search for a house and do not miss important induction activities and the start of your academic study. Make sure you have temporary accommodation (such as a hotel) booked in Nottingham before you arrive. This is important if you are arriving in September and January because Nottingham is very busy at these times with new arrivals.

For information and advice on how to book University accommodation on our online booking system, visit our How to Book page. You can choose the residence, flat and room you would like.

It's useful to think about what you will be comfortable with:

• What is your budget? Be realistic about what you can afford and the length of contract you should commit to. What is your budget? Be realistic about what you can afford and the length of contract you should commit to. You can expect to pay £400-£950 a month, depending on type of accommodation you choose.
• Are you a social person or do you prefer peace and quiet? You could share a place with other students or live on your own.
• Do you want your own en-suite bathroom or are you happy to share with others? Shared facilities are often cheaper, but you might want some privacy.

No matter where you study, there are some options nearby. Some accommodation options are only a 5-minute walk from our teaching facilities. It's best to start your research as soon as possible:

• Look through our accommodation options, taking note of their facilities and location, and make a shortlist of the ones that might be right for you.
• Think about how long you need your accommodation for. Most of our contracts start in September, run throughout the academic year, and include the Christmas and Easter holidays. However, we also offer flexible accommodation contracts – perfect if you're a Pre-sessional English (PEAP) or exchange student, starting a Masters course in January, or an exchange or study abroad course.
• If you choose to stay in a shared house ensure you're booking through a reputable agent. We recommend Unipol, a student housing provider in Nottingham who ensure landlords are accredited and therefore reach standards set by Nottingham City Council. We recommend that you prioritise Unipol properties where possible.

There are many hotels and bed and breakfasts available in Nottingham, which are perfect if you need somewhere for just a couple of nights, or if you have friends or family coming to visit. Nottingham's tourism website, Visit Nottinghamshire, also has details of places to stay short-term.

Many privately owned accommodation providers require a UK Guarantor. For more information, please visit YourGuarantor website.