Placement year accommodation
Considering a placement year during your studies? Find out what accommodation options are available.
Booking your placement year accommodation
Finding the right placement has been a life-changing experience for generations of students, and we know that there's lots to think about, including where to stay during it.
Year-long placements usually take place in the third year of a four-year sandwich course, but you can switch to this route at any point in your first or second year.
NTU can provide support and advice when it comes to making the right decision, to help you avoid being left with a room you don't need. We can also provide advice for students who plan to undertake shorter placements.
Full-year placements
If you're planning on doing a placement year, but it's not yet been confirmed, we advise that you refrain from booking any accommodation until you have a placement agreed.
We don't recommend booking something "just in case". Accommodation availability in Nottingham is good throughout the year, and by booking before confirming your plans, you run the risk of being liable contractually to pay for a room that you may not need.
If you are not able to secure a placement or you decide not to do one, there will be lots of rooms available for you to book in and around Nottingham right through until the end of the summer.
Part-year placements and semester exchanges
We can usually offer students accommodation that fits around their part-year placements or semester exchanges.
We offer short-term accommodation and single semester contracts in a number of our halls. These can be booked to fit around your part-year placement or semester exchange.
We advise against booking a full-year contract if you're waiting for confirmation of either your placement or exchange, as you may be liable for the full year's rent, even if you're away for part of it.
Get in touch with Student Accommodation Services
Whether you have already secured accommodation or are in the process of arranging it for your placement year, our Student Accommodation Services team can provide support. Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
Contact the Accommodation Team