Prospective students

Where will I live?

We offer accommodation to full-time Oxford Brookes University students studying in Oxford.

Unfortunately, part-time students are not eligible to live in university-managed or partnership accommodation.

Our hall options, contract lengths and prices are the same for all of our students, including International students.

All students are mixed within our halls so we do not have any specific areas dedicated to home/international students. Applicants can request single gender accommodation.

Accommodation contracts will often not cover the full duration of your course. You will likely have to book further accommodation and/or change halls during the duration of your studies.

Halls for prospective students

Living in halls

Meet new people, enjoy living independently, and make yourself at home here at Oxford Brookes
Join in the social events and activities that we organise throughout the year
Live in a safe, supportive environment with hall staff on site 24/7
Get to lectures, into the city centre and back to your halls for free on the BROOKESbus service
Option to live in halls throughout your studies

Oxford Brookes University's Halls of Residence and Accommodation Services comply with the Student Accommodation Code of Practice.

How to apply

The accommodation application process is the same for all students.

We advise applying for accommodation when we contact you to do so even if you hold a conditional offer. You must submit your accommodation application by the deadline. The deadline is often whilst your offer is still conditional.

Accommodation is only allocated after the offer becomes unconditional
Our how to apply for accommodation webpages contain information on deadlines and allocation dates
You will also find information for international and exchange students

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Contracts

Accommodation contracts are legally binding. University-managed accommodation contracts are accepted online via the accommodation portal. A contract does not need to be signed physically or in person to be legally binding. Many services are now contracted online.

Student accommodation contracts are fixed term. This means they are for a specific period of time which will be provided to you on the license before signing.

Once accepted, contracts cannot be cancelled, shortened or extended.

In normal circumstances, university-managed contracts may only be terminated early if:

you cease to be a student at Oxford Brookes University
or, you contact us to advise that you did not receive your CAS/Visa.

Times when accommodation contracts are not available

Each year there are short periods where we may not have any accommodation contracts available. Students will need to return home, or find alternative private temporary accommodation for this time.

For students continuing on to another year of study, this will likely be two weeks from the end of August/early September.
For postgraduate students with their course ending in September, this will be from the end of August/early September onwards.
For postgraduate students with their course ending in January, this will be from early January onwards.
One semester accommodation from September to December is not usually available.

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International student advice

All other sections of this webpage apply to both home and international students, please ensure you have read this all carefully.

In addition to the guidance already given, specific advice for international students is available from our International Student Advice Team (ISAT) who are there to help to you with a range of services.

They are the only team trained and regulated to give immigration advice under the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner guidelines.

They also provide events and workshops to help you understand UK culture and make the most of your time in the UK.

Your CAS / Visa and how it applies to your accommodation

You do not need a visa to apply for accommodation or to sign a university-managed hall contract. Please read terms and conditions carefully before signing any private or partnership agreements. Private contract terms can vary to those in university-managed contracts.

If you sign a university-managed accommodation, it can still be cancelled if you do not receive your CAS/Visa. To do this without charge, email accomm@brookes.ac.uk with proof of your rejected CAS/Visa.

If you have applied for University accommodation you do not need a specific address for your Student Visa application. Please see the Student Visa webpages and contact the International Student Advice Team (ISAT) if you still need further help.

Student storage

We understand that some students may wish to return home between contracts without all of their belongings. There are private storage companies for students to help with this. They often have storage solutions that include collection and delivery services. Here are some companies that you may wish to consider:

Note: The university does not have any affiliations with these companies. We advise students to research third party companies well before proceeding with their services.

Summer accommodation

We have summer accommodation options each year for our students who wish to stay in Oxford for the summer.

Summer options can vary each year. We contact students in March/April with the available options and booking information.

Note: Each year there are short periods where we may not have any accommodation available. Students will need to return home, or find alternative private temporary accommodation for this time.