Accommodation for Study Abroad Students
The main student residence at SOAS is Dinwiddy House, which provides accommodation for 500 undergraduate students. The residence is run by Sanctuary Management Services.
Dinwiddy is adjacent to the Vernon Square campus and a 15 minute walk from the main campus at Russell Square. The residence offers purpose built, self-catering accommodation for undergraduates.
Each student has an individual study-bedroom with en-suite facilities, telephone and broadband internet access. Six or seven rooms are clustered around shared kitchen and dining facilities.
Where possible, students will be offered a choice of single or mixed sex clusters. Students can cook for themselves, or choose to eat at the School or in one of the many cafes or restaurants nearby. A laundry, common room and games room are also available on site.
Applying for Accommodation
When you have received confirmation of your acceptance onto the Study Abroad programme from SOAS, you can then apply online for accommodation. Study Abroad students are given priority for housing; however, you should apply as soon as possible to make sure you are guaranteed a place.
Should you apply too late for accommodation, or you would prefer to live in private housing, SOAS can also assist you. The University of London accommodation office provides help and guidance for new students as well as a full range of services to assist you in finding housing.
Visit the University of London Housing website
If you decide to live in private accommodation, SOAS recommends that you arrive a few weeks before the start of term to allow time to find somewhere that is right for you. The Study Abroad office is happy to help you set up temporary accommodation in London and help in any way we can.
So, while arriving in London without a place to live may seem daunting, you can feel confident that at SOAS, we will do everything we can to support you and help you to settle.
