London is a global centre of excellence for education, with 23 major universities and over 350,000 students. Search here for student accommodation in London. Find studios, flats, houses, and luxury student halls.
London is a global centre of excellence for education, with 23 major universities and over 350,000 students. Search here for student accommodation in London. Find studios, flats, houses, and luxury student halls.
One of the biggest draws to the city for students is the appeal of many opportunities. London is known for strong links to industries such as finance, technology and media, with access to internships, placements and graduate roles. Students can also attend workshops and networking events throughout the year, building experience early.
The city is also known for its universities. The institutions in London are spread across multiple different areas, with several ranked among the top in the world. This brings students from across the UK and internationally, creating a diverse student population.
There is always something to do; with over 1,000 museums and galleries and hundreds of music venues, you can fill your time easily. Many major attractions are free, and green spaces like Hampstead Heath and Richmond Park offer a break from busy routines.
Getting around is simple once you learn the system. Buses, the Underground, trains and cycling options make it easy to travel across the city.
Are you going to live and study in London? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in London from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in London will cost you £187 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £284 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in London. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including E14 and Newington.
In London the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in London. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by ‘letting period’.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in London halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in London will be £748.
All landlords and property managers in London are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
