For university applicants

Choosing the right course and right university for you is more important than the accommodation

‘I had my own room in a cosy flat with my own en-suite bathroom, it was brilliant…..it’s just a shame my course wasn’t what I was expecting, I was a terrible cook and I suffered from homesickness’

You need to look at the options available at your chosen institution

You need to think about what would suit you best

catered non-catered flat house halls en-suite shared toilet/shower rooms On campus Off campus University run student villages Family options Single rooms Private accommodation

Have a look at the institution website Attend an Open day to have a look

around the campus and view the accommodation

Talk to previous students about where they lived

Really have a think about what would suit you

Ring the accommodation office at the university to speak to someone about it

What’s my budget? How much is the deposit? Are bills included? Do I need contents insurance? Is there any security on site? Do I need a TV Licence? How far is the accommodation from

the campus? What happens during the holidays? What happens if I leave the

university?

As your offers start to come through you will have a better idea of where you might end up studying

You can usually apply for accommodation at institutions where you hold an unconditional or conditional offer

If you hold a conditional offer you can usually still apply for accommodation even though you will not know your results until August

Most institutions guarantee first year undergraduate accommodation

Most applications now made online

Individual institution websiteswww.uni4me.comwww.manchesterstudenthomes.comwww.thestudentroom.co.uk

Ring the accommodation office