Student Accommodation
Where you live is an important part of your university experience.
For many students, living in halls is an integral part of the university experience. If you are moving away from home for the first time, our halls provide a safe environment for you to live, study and socialise.
The university provides a range of campus accommodation to cater for all budgets, offering excellent value for money across a range of room type options.
We have a team dedicated to assisting you. Whether you want halls of residence – guaranteed for first-choice applicants – or independent housing in Lancaster, Carlisle, and Ambleside, we are here to help make it happen.
Contract Information
Our contract lengths are either 40 or 42 weeks depending on your programme of study. For students studying programmes in Health and Education, agreement lengths are 42 weeks. For students on programmes in Arts, Business, Industry & Leadership, and Science & Environment, agreements are 40 weeks.
Pears Cumbria School of Medicine students will be issued a 46-week agreement.
During the agreement length, you do not need to vacate your room at Christmas or Easter. Contract extensions over the summer can usually be facilitated upon request.
Take a look around
Six campuses each uniquely connected to community, landscape and industry.
All of our accommodation is covered by The Student Accommodation Code which protects your rights to a safe, good quality place to live.
The student accommodation Code
The Student Accommodation Code has been developed by Universities UK and Guild HE and details your rights to a safe, good quality place to live. It outlines everything you should expect from your university accommodation as well as your responsibilities as a tenant.
Frequently asked questions
Need more help and advice? Take a look at our FAQs – here you’ll find common queries around applications and contracts, what to bring with you, TV licences, and more.
Hear from our students
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![Victoria Ward]()
Living in student accommodation was beneficial for me as it pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me to get to know new people. Each campus has good accommodation options to suit different needs, such as spacious, modern living or closeness to campus and the city centre. The university offers great support around applying for accommodation, too - and current students are happy to offer you advice on which halls may be the best choice for you.
Victoria Ward
BA (Hons) Wildlife Media
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![Alex Bishop]()
I quickly made a family with the two other guys on my floor in student accommodation and have lived with them the whole three years since - we each dragged the others into some of the funniest things. Moving in with some third years in my second year also gave me a new perspective and I made even more connections.
Alex Bishop
BSc (Hons) Geography
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![Abby Clarke]()
I absolutely loved living in accommodation at university. It was one of the funniest experiences of my life, and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to experience it. There is a lovely sense of community, and everyone is so caring and kind.
Abby Clarke
BSc (Hons) Geography:
