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Overview

Student accommodation at Ulster University is in high demand and places are limited. Allocation is based on student need, eligibility, and application date. Where priority does not apply, rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis. On some campuses, distance from home to campus may also be considered.

Booking Fee

A £100 Booking Fee is required to complete your application. This fee:

  • Insures your belongings in your room
  • Covers non-attributable damage
  • Supports the ResLife social programme

The fee will be refunded if you are not allocated a room, do not accept a course offer, or choose not to take up accommodation. It becomes non-refundable only after you accept a room offer.

Students from UK/Ireland

Priority Order

  1. Full-time students (including Higher Level Apprenticeships)
  2. First-year students
  3. Returning final-year and postgraduate students (limited availability)

Part-time and affiliated-course students are considered only if demand from full-time students is met.

First-Year Students

Students holding a Conditional Firm (CF) or Unconditional Firm (UF) offer through UCAS are guaranteed an offer of accommodation, provided:

  • Ulster is their CF or UF choice, and
  • They submit a completed accommodation application by 7 July

On some campuses, students living within 30 miles of the campus may not qualify due to high demand.

Returning Students

A limited number of rooms are available for returning students. Allocation depends on availability and may take account of previous residence history.

Care Leavers

Care leavers are guaranteed accommodation for the duration of their studies, subject to meeting the standard application requirements.

Personal Circumstances

  • Families: Limited family or two-person accommodation is available on some campuses, subject to availability.
  • Under 18s: Students under 18 may apply; however, the University does not act in loco parentis.
  • Friendship groups: Requests to live together may be considered if all applicants apply and confirm their preference.

Students with Disabilities

A proportion of accommodation is reserved for students with diagnosed conditions or additional needs. Applicants are encouraged to contact AccessAbility in Student Wellbeing to discuss individual requirements and available support.

International Students

Overseas Full-Time Students

Students classed as “overseas” for fee purposes are guaranteed accommodation in their first year if:

  • They firmly accept a course of at least one academic year, and
  • A completed accommodation application is received by 14 August

Visiting / Exchange Students

Students studying for one semester under Exchange, ISEP, Junior Year, or Study Abroad programmes are guaranteed accommodation if applications are received by:

  • 14 August for Semester 1
  • 14 December for Semester 2

Other international students may be offered accommodation subject to availability.

Clearing/Late Applications

Students applying through Clearing or after published deadlines will be offered accommodation subject to availability. Applications received later in the cycle are placed on a Waiting List and considered as rooms become available.

Semester 3 (Summer Accommodation)

Summer accommodation is available from June to early September.

  • Minimum stay: 6 weeks (weekly rate applies)
  • Shorter stays are processed via the Short Stay application at a nightly rate