Short-term or alternative accommodation options
We know that many of our students need alternative contracts. We can help - we offer short-term, single semester, January-start and summer contracts designed for flexibility around your needs.
Short-term stay accommodation
Need accommodation but not for the full academic year? If you’re looking for a shorter stay, we offer flexible short-term contracts. These contracts are available on the following basis, subject to availability:
- 28-day minimum contracts are offered at Blenheim, Simpsons, Norton Court, The Maltings, Meridian Court, Peverell, New Hall, College Drive, Brackenhurst, Bramley Cottages, Layton Avenue and Grange Avenue.
- 12-week minimum contracts are offered at Byron, Sandby, Gill Street North, Gill Street South and Hampden.
With residences across the city, we have a wide range of affordable rooms and studios available to suit your needs and inclusive of bills and internet access. You can also extend your stay – subject to room availability. Full payment is required in advance to secure your booking, with cancellation possible up to seven days before the start of the contract.
Search options and book short-term accommodationSingle semester accommodation
We offer single semester contracts for full-time enrolled NTU students on non-standard courses (such as part-year exchange courses).
Semester contracts for 2025/26 are for ensuite rooms in Sandby, Norton Court and for shared rooms in The Maltings (City campus).
| Contract type | Fixed contract dates | Cost | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 12 September 2025 to 2 January 2026 | Sandby: £3,416.00 The Maltings: £2,576.00 Norton Court: £3,388.00 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
| Semester 1 | 12 September 2025 to 23 January 2026 | Sandby: £4,056.50 The Maltings: £3,059.00 Norton Court: £4,023.25 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
| Semester 2 | 04 January 2026 to 29 May 2026 | Sandby: £4,350.00 The Maltings: £3,262.50 Norton Court: £4,350.00 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
| Semester 2 | 25 January 2026 to 29 May 2026 | Sandby: £3,720.00 The Maltings: £2,790.00 Norton Court: £3,720.00 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
| 51 week (January 2025) | 11 January 2025 to 03 January 2026 | Sandby: £196.00 per week The Maltings: £147.00 per week New Hall: £210.00 per week Peverell: £189.00 per week | To be paid in 3 instalments or in full |
| PEAP course | 28 June 2025 to 23 August 2025 | Sandby: £1,456.00 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
There are a limited number of each type of room and allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis. If these contracts are not suitable, or if our allocation becomes full, then we will offer you guidance in finding alternative accommodation.
January starters - accommodation
For students studying postgraduate courses starting in January, we offer 51-week contracts to accommodate.
January to January contracts for 2025/26 are for ensuite rooms in Sandby (City campus), New Hall, Peverell (Clifton campus) and for shared rooms in The Maltings (City campus).
| Contract type | Fixed contract dates | Cost | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-week (starting January 2025) | 11/01/2025 - 03/01/2026 | Sandby: £182.00 per week The Maltings: £140.00 per week New Hall: £210.00 per week Peverell: £182.00 per week | To be paid in 3 instalments or in full |
These contracts are limited and allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we would recommend securing your room as early as possible. Bookings are now open.
Summer accommodation
Interested in staying with us after your main contract ends? We will also be providing flexible accommodation over the summer between 18 July 2025 - 5 September 2025.
You'll be able to choose from the following halls (subject to availability):
- Gill Street North
- The Maltings
- New Hall
- Peverell
Full payment is required upfront to secure your room. Bookings will open in summer 2025 on the accommodation portal.