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About the University of the Arts London 

1. University of the Arts London distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube) - 10 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

2. The University of the Arts London has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £4,067/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of the Arts London follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 14 weeks.

4. The best month to book UAL student accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in December/January for the following academic year. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - December

• New postgraduate - January

• For returning students - January

University of the Arts London 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 £500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of the Arts London housing includes Vega, Lewisham Exchange, and Bartholomew Road.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £1,400/month

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

• Recommended University of the Arts London private lets include Beautiful Open Plan Garden Flat and Cosy double bedroom close to Blackwall DLR station.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of the Arts London Without a University Offer Letter

IQ Student Accommodation, Unite Students, and Roomspace 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 of the Arts London

1. Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury’s average rent is around £500/week i.e (£2200/month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Bull Inn Court, The Chancery Lane Collection, and The Strand Studios.

• Underground (Tube)- 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-35 minutes

2. Holborn

Holborn’s average rent is around £550/week i.e (£2,200/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Emerald St Apartments, Macklin Street, Albany Residences, and Sterling Court.

• Underground (Tube)- 20-25 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 20-25 minutes

• Walking - 25-30 minutes

3. Shoreditch’s

Shoreditch’s average rent is around £500/week i.e (£2000/month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Wellington Lodge Unite, Emerald St. Apartments, Macklin Street, Kirby Street Residence, and Spring Mews.

• Underground (Tube)- 20-25 minutes

• Bus - 20-25 minutes

• Taxi - 20-25 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 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.