Accommodation Costs

University-Owned Accomodation

Universities charge in the region of £65 - £120 per week for accommodation in their halls of residence. These costs depend on whether the halls are full board or self-catering and usually include all bills apart from telephone and internet connection costs. 

According to the NUS (National Union of Students) the average rent for self-catering single university-owned and managed accommodation, including utility bills such as water and energy was ~£72  outside London and ~£96 in London for 2007/08.

Privately Rented Accomodation

The average weekly cost of private rented student accommodation in the UK is around £60, this is exclusive of bills.