Apply for Accommodation

The university is currently observing the UCAS Embargo period and the Accommodation Portal is currently closed.

Accommodation application requests will open at 08:00 on 14th August 2025. 

Learn more about the accommodation we offer on the individual building pages or use the accommodation comparison graph. We encourage students to book accommodation early and always in advance of travelling to Northumbria University.  

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

You can follow the below application process to browse availability and start a booking:

1. Confirm your course offer with Northumbria University.

If you are applying via UCAS, please log into your UCAS Hub and ensure your course offer is updated. You can book accommodation only if Northumbria University as been listed as your Firm (first) choice university.

If you are applying via Clearing and have been made a clearing offer please follow the instructions from Applicant Services on how to Add your Clearing choice on UCAS Hub to confirm your course offer.

Please note this might take up-to 48h to be updated on the University system.

If you are a direct entry applicant, please visit the Applicant Portal to review and accept your course offer. To learn more about the process and the required steps, you can visit the After You Apply page. 

2. Visit the Student Portal and log in to the Accommodation section where you can submit your accommodation application request.

Once your course acceptance has been recorded (please note this might take up to 48h), and using your applicant portal login details (you will have received this via email when you applied) select the Accommodation section to start your application.

Top Tip: Make sure you register with your personal email address and not one associated to a school/college. School/College email addresses are often closed after you leave and can delay the process.

Lost your login details? Get in touch with our team by calling 0191 227 4209 or contact the IT team using IT Chat

3. Submit your accommodation application request.

For any accommodation applications submitted in the summer period, you will be invited to submit your accommodation preferences and advise of any flatmate share preferences.

We strive to match your accommodation preferences as best as possible, however, please be advised that this is not always viable due to availability and the popularity of some residences.

Please Note – Applications for accommodation received through Clearing will take a little longer than usual to process given the volume of applications expected across A-Level Results weekend. Please bear with us, and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

4. Review and accept your room offer.

Once your application is processed, you will receive a room offer via email. Students will have 24h to review and accept their room offer, so please check your email, including spam/junk folder regularly. 

You are required to sign a tenancy agreement to accept and confirm your accommodation booking. This is completed online and you receive a confirmation email with all relevant documents. Please be advised that some residences have specific guarantor requirements and payment schedules, please check the information on your offer email before accepting your booking. 

Top Tip: Make sure you read your contract carefully as it is a legally binding contract. If you don’t understand anything, get in touch, we will be happy to run through it with you.

5. Pay your advance rent payment

The final step of your booking is making an advance rent payment of £250*. Once the payment has been made, the room is secured for you. This payment is part of your total accommodation cost and is used towards your final rent payment.

Once you've completed the process above, the room is secured for you. You will also get access to our dedicated Facebook groups to help you connect with flatmates before you arrive.
*The advance rent payment may vary depending on the residence you book. 

Your data will be processed in accordance with our accommodation Privacy Notice. By submitting your application you are confirming that you have read this privacy notice.