Accommodation

Prices frozen for 2020

42-week contract

City centre location

10-15 minutes walk from campus

Secure, safe environment

Meet new friends

University is a huge step for everyone, whether you are moving away from home for the first time, relocating to a new city, or leaving behind the familiar comforts of your friends and family.

More than 1,000 students can be accommodated in our halls of residence and to help you adjust, in your first year, you are guaranteed a place in The Maltings. We don't even take a deposit when you apply.

Living in our halls of residence puts the best of both worlds on your doorstep.

You’ll be part of a friendly campus surrounded by supermarkets, banks, cafés, student budget restaurants and rail and coach stations, and living in one of Britain’s most exciting and diverse cities.

The Maltings

With a canalside setting, you will find The Maltings halls of residence just 15 minutes’ walk away from our main Summer Row campus.

Supporting you at every step

You’ll want to feel at home in our halls of residence and our accommodation team within Student Services will make this all a bit easier. Our aim is to provide you with a high-quality, safe, affordable and happy environment for both your academic and social life.

Applying for accommodation

If you would like to apply for a place in our halls of residence for 2020/21, applications are now open. If you have any queries in the meantime, please call 0121 232 4131 or email us.

Private accommodation

If you’re looking for a flat or a shared house, we suggest you visit Birmingham during the summer to find the best place. Privately rented accommodation costs around £50–£80 per week, excluding bills. For more information, visit UCB guild or our private accommodation section.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for accommodation?

Your personalised link for accommodation will be sent to you once you have confirmed your conditional/unconditional study offer. Alternatively, you can apply online here. If you require a paper-based application form, please contact 0121 232 4131 or email accommodation@ucb.ac.uk

Can I view the accommodation?

You can view the halls of residence at our open days and applicant days. Alternatively, you can contact the accommodation manager at accommodation@ucb.ac.uk to arrange another time during office hours to view the halls.

When will I receive an offer of accommodation?

You will receive an offer of accommodation once you have confirmed your conditional/unconditional study offer. We will begin making offers of accommodation from 1 April 2020.

How do I receive my accommodation offer?

All contracts and offers are sent via the email address on your application form. If you require a paper-based offer, please contact accommodation@ucb.ac.uk, call on 0121 232 4131 or add 'PAPERBASED OFFER' on the specials requests of the application form.

Am I guaranteed accommodation?

All first year Home, EU and overseas students will be guaranteed an offer of accommodation providing an application for accommodation has been received and University College Birmingham is their first choice.

Application Deadlines

Home/EU Students – 30 July 2020
Overseas Students – 31 August 2020
Clearing/Insurance – 31 August 2020

Accommodation FAQs

Looking for something else?

How to apply?

The process of applying for accommodation at University College Birmingham couldn’t be easier.

Specialised accommodation

Our accommodation team is available to offer support for anyone that requires an adapted room.

Accommodation virtual tours

Can't visit our accommodation in person? Take a look at our virtual tours.

Financial support

As a higher education student, you may be entitled to support via Student Finance.

Contact us

The University has a dedicated service to help you find accommodation that is right for you.

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