Accommodation next steps
Living in University accommodation is a great way to experience student life, make new friends and feel part of our student community.
We aim to keep your accommodation experience straightforward and welcoming – take a look at our accommodation website for advice and guidance on finding a place that’s right for you.
We guarantee an offer of single University accommodation for your first year (and for all years for international undergraduates), as long as you apply by the deadline. If you have missed our accommodation deadlines, you can still apply and we will do our best to assist you.
Whether you want to live on your own or with other students, based on or off campus, catered or self-catered, our residences offer different options to suit your preferences and budget. Find out more about our residences.
Our dedicated Residence Life team run activities when you move in and throughout the year to help you settle in, make friends and be part of a thriving, inclusive student community. Residence Life Wardens and Residence Life Assistants are also available to help with any issues, with support available 24 hours a day.
Leeds is my firm choice (undergraduate)
You’re guaranteed an offer of accommodation as long as you applied by 1 July and are either:
- a new first year undergraduate not coming to Leeds through clearing
- a new undergraduate exchange student
- or an international undergraduate paying tuition fees at the international rate.
We can’t guarantee you’ll get your preferred residence, but we’ll make every effort to find you somewhere suitable using the information you provide on your accommodation application form.
Once we have processed your application, we’ll email you with offer of accommodation. You can then log onto the online accommodation portal to check your offer. If you’re happy, you can then accept it. You must do this within 2 working days of receiving your offer. We are only able to make one offer of accommodation, so even if your offer is not for your preferred residence, we'd encourage you to accept it. You can find out more about all of our residences on our website, and we find most students love wherever they stay.
If your offer becomes unconditional by 11 July and you applied for accommodation by the 1 July deadline, we’ll email you with your accommodation offer by 1 August.
If you have a conditional offer, we’ll email with your accommodation offer after your offer becomes unconditional – in most cases soon after A-Level results day on Thursday 13 August 2026.
If you’re an international student and your offer becomes unconditional after 11 July, this is also when we’ll email with your accommodation offer.
We send out accommodation offers over a number of weeks, so don’t worry if we are not in touch straight away. If you haven’t received an email by 10 September, please call Accommodation Services on (+44) 0370 1200 189.
Visit our accommodation deadlines and applying page for more information.
Leeds is my insurance choice (undergraduate)
You can apply for accommodation once you have accepted Leeds as your firm choice following A-Level results day on Thursday 13 August 2026. You’re guaranteed an offer of accommodation as long as you apply by 31 August and are either:
- a new first year undergraduate not coming to Leeds through Clearing
- a new undergraduate exchange student
- or an international undergraduate paying tuition fees at the international rate.
We can’t guarantee you’ll get your preferred residence, but we’ll make every effort to find you somewhere suitable using the information you provide on your accommodation application form.
Once we have processed your application, we’ll email you with an offer of accommodation. You can then log onto the online accommodation portal to check your offer. If you’re happy, you can then accept it. You must do this within 2 working days of receiving your offer.
If you haven’t received an email by 10 September please call Accommodation Services on (+44) 0370 1200 189.
Visit our accommodation deadlines and applying page for more information.
Clearing students
If you’re coming to Leeds through Clearing you are guaranteed an offer of University arranged accommodation if you apply by 31 August. You can apply for accommodation two days after you have accepted your offer through UCAS.
We can’t guarantee you’ll get your preferred residence, but we’ll make every effort to find you somewhere suitable using the information you provide on your accommodation application form.
Once we have processed your application, we’ll email you with an offer of accommodation. You can then log onto the online accommodation portal to check your offer. If you’re happy, you can then accept it. You must do this within two working days of receiving your offer.
If you haven’t received an email by 10 September please call Accommodation Services on (+44) 0370 1200 189..
For more information, please visit results day and Clearing applicants page.
Late applicants (undergraduate)
If Leeds was your firm or insurance choice and you missed the deadline to apply, we can’t guarantee you a place in our accommodation, but are usually able to help with finding alternative accommodation through trusted private operators. We’ll let you know as soon as possible, but this may be the week before you are due to arrive in September.
Visit our accommodation deadlines and applying page for more information.
Virtual accommodation tours
Use our virtual accommodation tours to explore our rooms and residences. You’ll be able to get a feel for what they’re like and which one best suits your needs.
Further information
Check our applying for accommodation FAQs. If your question isn’t answered there, please email the Accommodation team at accom@leeds.ac.uk.
Private accommodation
If you’re moving into private accommodation, both Unipol and Leeds University Union can give you advice and help with your house search.
- Unipol can help you find private accommodation in Leeds. Unipol works closely with the University to help students find suitable accommodation. Unipol own and manage their own properties, as well as advertising for other owners in Leeds. You can find available properties, advice and support on the Unipol website.
- Leeds University Union (LUU) – housing advice. You can get lots of great housing advice from LUU, including how to check the standard of the accommodation and whether your landlord is reputable, plus deposit information and tenants' satisfaction rates with local landlords.
- Halls to Home is your guide to living independently in the local community. It has lots of helpful tips for moving into your first home, such as selecting an energy provider, keeping your home safe and avoiding noise nuisance.
Private sector accommodation checklist
Here are some important things to consider when choosing your private accommodation:
- viewing your accommodation in person before you sign a contract. If you’re unable to view accommodation in person, consider temporary arrangements to begin with
- checking your contract. Unipol offers a contract-checking service
- doing an inventory
- understanding council tax exemptions.