University College London (UCL) Accommodation - Page 2

About University College London (UCL) 

1. University College London (UCL) distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)-  11 minutes

• Bus - 14 minutes

• Taxi -  8 minutes

• Walking - 30 minutes

2. University College London (UCL) has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £4,500 to £8,000/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. University College London (UCL) follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks for the first two semesters and 6-8 weeks for the last semester.

4. The best month to book University College London (UCL) on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in late May to mid-June (undergraduates) and June to July (graduates). Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  March or early April

• New postgraduate -  January or February

• For returning students -  late February or early March

All the provided recommended booking times are before CAS letter acceptance. 

5. Other Campuses of University College London (UCL)

• UCL East - One Pool Street

• UCL Royal Free Hospital and Whittington Health Campus (Hospital and Medical school)

University College London (UCL) Off-Campus Student Housing 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 £600 to £1,200/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University College London (UCL) student accommodation options include iQ Bloomsbury and Scape Bloomsbury.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £450 to £1,500/month

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

• Recommended University College London (UCL) private lets include  Homey double bedroom not far from Stepney Green tube (closest) and Humble single bedroom next to Bruce Grove train station (most affordable). 

Secure a Private Student Room Near University College London (UCL) Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation, Unite Students, and Student Roost, among other providers, 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 University College London (UCL)

1. Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury’s average rent is around £600-£900/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Bloomsbury.

• Bus - 15 minutes (walking + bus ride)

• Taxi - 5 minutes 

• Walking - 15 minutes

2. Camden

Camden’s average rent for UCL University London accommodation is around £700-£1,000/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Selina Camden.

• Underground (Tube)-  15 minutes

• Bus -  20 minutes

• Taxi -  15 minutes

• Walking -  30 minutes

3. King's Cross

King's Cross’ accommodation University College London options have an average rent of around £750-£1,100/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Chapter Kings Cross.

• Underground (Tube)- 5 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

4. Holborn

Holborn’s average rent for its nearby UCL University London accommodation options is around £800-£1,200/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus.  

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

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

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

• 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.