Accommodation
SOAS & Intercollegiate Halls of Residence
Students can apply for up to two years accommodation in SOAS’s halls of residence and/or the Intercollegiate halls. See www.smsstudent.co.uk/soas.asp for details. As soon as you have accepted an offer of a place at SOAS, the Admissions Office will send you a Personal Number to apply for a room in halls of residence. You can then apply online at www.smsstudent.co.uk/soas.asp
Continuing students must apply for a place in halls by 31 March.
Private Rented Accommodation
University of London Housing Services provide information, advice and support on finding private rented accommodation in London.
See housing.london.ac.uk
The Area Guide will tell you what current average student rents are by postcode. It will also tell you which are the most popular postcodes for students.
The “Search our Housing Database” will allow you to view available
offers from private landlords and agencies. You will need a password to
access the database which they will send to you if you qualify.
Please remember to set up viewings before you arrive in London and
allow 10 – 14 days to find accommodation. For alternative accommodation while you are viewing properties browse the following websites for inexpensive hotels:
www.housing.london.ac.uk/cms/short-term-housing.html
The Student Contact List has both shared accommodation wanted and offered sections.
University of London Housing Services (ULHS) are located on the
4th Floor ULU Building
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HY
020 7862 8880
and are open to personal callers from 1000 hours to 1700 hours Monday to Friday and on Saturdays during September.
