Best Imperial College London (ICL) Accommodation, UK

About Imperial College London (ICL)

1. Imperial College London distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)- 10-15 minutes

• Bus - 15-30 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 45 minutes

2. Imperial College London (ICL) has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,500/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Imperial College London follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book an Imperial College London on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is February. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - February

• New postgraduate - May

• For returning students - November

5. Other Campuses of Imperial College London

• Imperial College London, the White City Campus

Imperial College London Student Accommodation Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in London. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Imperial College London accommodation options include Bartholomew Road, London Wall Studios, Hammersmith Grove, and Royal Albert Hall.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £1,500/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended Imperial College London private lets include Homey double bedroom not far from Stepney Green tube, Beautiful Open Plan Garden Flat, Cosy double bedroom close to Blackwall DLR station, and The Acton Flats.

Secure Private Student Accommodation near Imperial College London Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students, iQ Student Accommodation, and Student Roost accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Imperial College London

1. South Kensington

South Kensington’s average rent is around £850/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Montpelier St Residences, South Ken Court, Queen's Gate Gardens, and The Knightsbridge Collection.

• Underground (Tube)- 1 minute

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

2. Fulham

Fulham’s average rent is around £700/month. It’s a 45-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Buckingham Palace Road, Harrington Gardens, Vauxhall Bridge Rd, and Earl’s Court Residences.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 15 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

3. Acton

Acton’s average rent is around £550/month. It’s a 60-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Hammersmith, Paddington Student Suites, Soho Suites, and Cannon St Apartments.

• Underground (Tube)- 20 minutes

• Bus - 25-30 minutes

• Taxi - 20 minutes

• Walking - 60 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.