When to Start Looking for Student Accommodation

The earlier you book your student accommodation, the better! Getting ahead of the crowd means you’re more likely to secure your dream study location. This being said, there are some key times of year when you may be more likely to secure your living arrangements. In this blog, we’ve shared our advice on when you should start looking for student accommodation.

January

Keep your new year’s resolution to stay organised! The deadline for applications for most undergraduate university courses is usually the end of January (of the year you start your course). This means that you should have an idea of the locations you’d likely be living in, so you can start to explore the local area. If you’ve only applied for universities in one area, you might even be in a position to book your student accommodation at this stage!

March

This is the offer acceptance season! Although the official deadline for universities to respond to applications is July, most universities will let you know of a conditional or an unconditional offer before the end of March. This can give you an idea of the university you’d like to go with, putting you in a place where you’re ready to book your accommodation.

July

Circumstances changed? At the start of July, you are given the opportunity to apply to universities that still have vacancies on their courses. This is helpful if you’ve had a change of heart with your course or you haven’t gained the grades you wanted. Student accommodation bookings are always very high at this time of year, so get in quick once you’ve decided on your chosen university!

Whichever time of year you start to look for student accommodation, our bookings are open! At true student, we understand that circumstances can change. With our true booking guarantee, you can cancel your accommodation for free if you fail to get the results to attend the university you selected, your VISA is declined or you choose to move to another university in a city yet to have true student accommodation.

We have luxury student living spaces in major UK cities like Leicester, Manchester, Swansea and Liverpool. Our award-winning accommodation offers all-inclusive bills and 24-hour support, all within close proximity to top universities. Reserve your room today: true student