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 and Grange Avenue.
- Eight-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.
Refer a friend for a short-stay in 2025/26
Students can refer a friend for a short-term booking in any UPP halls at NTU residence, and both parties will receive a £150 Amazon voucher*
Please visit this page for more details.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Search options and book short-term accommodationSingle semester accommodation
Bookings for 2026/27 semester one will be open from 24 March 2026.
We offer single semester contracts for full-time enrolled NTU students on non-standard courses (such as part-year exchange courses).
Semester contracts 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 one (option one) | 11 September 2026 to 1 January 2027 | Sandby: £3,416.00 (Sold out) The Maltings: £2,240.00 Norton Court: £2,660.00 (Limited availability) Blenheim: £2,856.00 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
| Semester one (option two) | 11 September 2026 to 22 January 2027 | Sandby: £4,056.50 (Limited availability) The Maltings: £2,260.00 Norton Court: £3,158.75 Blenheim: £3,391.50 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
| Semester two (option one) | 3 January 2027 to 28 May 2027 | Sandby: £4,422.50 The Maltings: £2,900.00 Norton Court: £3,443.75 Blenheim: £3,697.50 | Due in full immediately to confirm booking |
| Semester two (option two) | 24 January 2027 to 28 May 2027 | Sandby: £3,782.00 The Maltings: £2,480.00 Norton Court: £2,945.00 Blenheim: £3,162.00 | 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 2026/27 are for ensuite rooms in Sandby (City Campus), New Hall (Clifton Campus) and for shared rooms in The Maltings (City outer halls).
| Contract type | Fixed contract dates | Cost | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-week (starting January 2026) | 10 January 2026 to 2 January 2027 | Sandby: £182.00 per week The Maltings: £98.00 per week New Hall: £182.00 per week | To be paid in three 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
We offer Summer accommodation between July and late-August 2026 in most halls. If you want to stay in the same hall that you currently live in, you will almost certainly be required to transfer to a different room for the duration of the summer.
Bookings for summer 2026 accommodation and 2026/27 early arrivals will be open from 28 April 2026, via the accommodation portal.