University Accommodation

Female students in kitchen of University Accommodation.

Staying in university accommodation gives you the chance to make new friends and enjoy being part of a supportive community as you settle into university life. We have a range of competitively priced accommodation to choose from. Our Accommodation Service can help you find the place that’s right for you and your requirements.

Accommodation guarantee

At Newcastle we guarantee you a place in University accommodation for the first year.

Accommodation costs explained

We have over 3800 University bed spaces for our undergraduate students at a range of sites. Prices range from £2,899 - £4,569 based on 38-43 week contracts and are furnished. These costs also include heating, lighting, internet and insurance.

Affordable and near campus

Most of our accommodation sites are within 10 minutes' walk of campus and the city centre.

We offer both catered and self-catered accommodation. We have accommodation where study bedrooms are arranged on corridors with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities as well as a number of purpose-built flats for between three and seven students.

Other options include:

Visit the Accommodation Service's website to help you choose your accommodation or Watch our accommodation video.

Why choose university accommodation?

Choose to live in university accommodation at Newcastle and you will enjoy:

  • a continuous contract for the full academic year, including the Christmas and Easter vacation periods
  • a pricing structure inclusive of all charges
  • contents insurance included in your rent
  • flexible payment terms to help you spread the cost
  • discounted rents and free car parking at off-campus sites
  • 24-hour security arrangements in case of emergencies
  • accommodation that meets nationally recognised management and physical standards set out in the UUK code
  • the flexibility to transfer to another University-owned accommodation site after you arrive
  • Facebook pages for all our accommodation sites - to help you get to know people you will be living with before you arrive

How to apply

To benefit from our new students' accommodation guarantee you must submit your application for university accommodation online by 30 June 2013 (for September 2013 entry).

Find out more about the application process.

Visiting our accommodation

We offer lots of opportunities for you to visit our accommodation sites, both before and after you apply: