Accommodation
Our accommodation caters to all tastes and budgets
Your new home away from home
Our residences vary in their location and character and each has its own individual atmosphere and social life.
If you choose to live in private housing, our Student Accommodation Office are on hand to support you with this.
Intro
Accommodation guarantee
We guarantee a place in Imperial accommodation to all first year undergraduates as long as you meet our terms and conditions.
All inclusive rent
Your rent will include utility bills, internet access, basic contents insurance, maintenance, communal cleaning and a contribution towards your halls activity fund.
Living at home
You may consider living at home and travelling into university. Many local Imperial students already do this to cut down on living costs. Rest assured, there are plenty of opportunities to make sure that you feel part of the Imperial community from day one:
Living at home
Welcome Season
During your first few weeks at Imperial, there are loads of activities you can join, so you can meet new friends and feel part of the Imperial community. Fairs, quizzes, bar nights, bandaoke, talks – there’s something for everyone.
Students’ Union
The Students’ Union is a community of all our students working to achieve the best experience for every student. Every one of the Union’s members is able to lead, create and influence change in every one of our activities, campaigns and services.
Clubs and societies
Getting involved in student activities is a great way to meet new people. There are over 370 clubs, societies and projects which are all student-led and student-run. This is one of largest varieties of student led activities at a University in the UK.
You’re guaranteed to find a group that shares your interests, and if not, create your own!
Being from London, I liked the idea of staying at home compared to student accommodation, as it made sense financially. But I've still been able to feel part of the Imperial community - I've got to know my peers during lectures, tutorials and catching up over lunch. Not only that, but I've met other students by joining societies. Juproop Chemical Engineering undergraduate
Key dates
May 2024
Late May – If Imperial is your firm choice, this is when you can apply for accommodation.
July 2024
19 July – If you put Imperial as a firm choice, we offer a guaranteed place in our accommodation, providing you submit your accommodation application by Friday 19 July 2024, meet the conditions, and hold an unconditional offer by Friday 23 August 2024.
Late July – If Imperial is your insurance choice, you’ll be invited to apply for accommodation.
September 2024
Early September – We start allocating rooms based on your application preferences. Everybody is allocated a room within their preferred budget, and for around 90-95% of applicants that means a room matching one of their preferences.
We’ll email you to tell you which hall you’ve been assigned (you can accept or decline).
Late September – Get ready to move-in!
It’s time to get those boxes ready for moving day. Current students will be on hand to help you settle in.
Independent living
Living in halls is a way to dive into a new, independent way of living.
We have a wide range of undergraduate accommodation which caters to different tastes and budgets across London. Our halls vary in their location and character and each has its own individual atmosphere and social life.
Join undergraduates Freddie and Fatiha as they show you around their rooms in Beit and Kemp Porter Halls. You can watch their room tours below:
