Kingston University - living on campus

ISC students are able to apply for university accommodation during their first year (providing they meet our eligibility criteria and apply by the deadline).

Where you live will play a big part in your life at university. Here at Kingston we are very proud of our halls of residence. We offer a range of high-quality halls, all located close to the University campuses.

Your accommodation options

A choice of single rooms in on-campus accommodation is available to you at Kingston University:

• Standard room (Single room with wash basin in room, shared bathroom and shared kitchen)
• En-suite room (Single room with shower, wash basin and toilet, shared kitchen)

The number of rooms within a Standard residence vary, with adequate bathroom, shower and kitchen facilities available for residents to share.

Self-catering facilities

University accommodation is offered on a self-catering basis, to give you the maximum flexibility to choose what, when and where you eat. All Halls of Residence have shared kitchens with cooking facilities so you can hone your culinary skills or just have a snack. You’ll need pots and pans, cutlery and a tin opener.

Residence facilities

• Single study bedrooms arranged in flats
• All halls are self-catered
• Internet access in all rooms
• All halls are non-smoking
• Launderette facilities on site
• Parking for cars/bicycles at all sites
• On-site management and 24-hour security
• Flats for mature students available in all price bands

Accommodation prices

Please see our Fees page for all accommodation costs

Any student under 18 must have an adult who is willing to act as their full guardian and who will take full responsibility for the student until they reach their 18th birthday.

Private accommodation

If you prefer to live independently, we can also help you organise accommodation in one of the many privately rented flats or house shares in the town.

There is a strong private rented sector in Kingston and the surrounding areas, with a good range of properties available.

Accommodation Services offers the following services to help you find a flat or house:

• Student-to-student noticeboard to help you find flatmates
• A daily property vacancy list
• A list of local letting agents
• Information in the spring of your first year to help you start looking for a house for the following year
• Housing management service for the following years
• Help and advice with housing issues
• Please visit the Accommodation Services website for more information 

Arriving at Kingston

Your room will be available from the weekend before the start of term.

Please note that you are liable for payment for your room from the first day of your tenancy. If you are late in arrival you will be given the option to release your room so as not to be charged any unnecessary costs, if you choose to hold your room you will be liable for payment of rent until you arrive or the room is re-let.

Settling in

As all accommodation at Kingston is self-catered, students are required to provide their own bedding – temporary bedding can be provided on request, but students should buy their own bedding from local shops as they are settling in. There are shops very close to campus, which sell most things you’ll initially need.

Please note that dependant on your study plan, you may be required to move rooms during your course, and may have to sign separate contracts for each tenancy period.

More information is available to read on the Kingston Accommodation Services page and also on the Welcome to Halls information pages