Availability of accommodation

Guaranteed accommodation in your first year

As a first-year student, you will be guaranteed a place in University accommodation. Living in the Courts of Residence is a great way to meet new people and find your feet. Our students find it easy to settle in when they first move to Surrey. You can be reassured that we do everything we can to make you feel at home.

You can access the University easily from all our Courts of Residence, whether on foot or by bus.

Reflecting all the benefits of the Courts of Residence on the Stag Hill campus, our accommodation at nearby Manor Park is situated in an area of great natural beauty. Designed as a car-free student village, with a subsidised bus service, Manor Park is home to a first-class learning and living environment. In addition Hazel Farm on the edge of Guildford provides an affordable option with the added benefit of a free bus pass valid throughout the town.

The second year and beyond

In the second year, and beyond, students normally find their own place to live in the Guildford area, and help and support can be provided by our experienced Accommodation Services staff. Private sector houses and rooms are readily available in Guildford and range in price from £75 to £99 per week. The University also manages property in the town which is let to students.

Continuing students can apply for University accommodation but are not guaranteed a room. The numbers housed vary from year to year, depending on current allocation policy and demand for places.

Room types

View our various room types to see which might suit you.

You can also have a look around some examples of our student rooms through our 360˚ virtual tour feature.

A guide to rent costs

Our Accommodation Services staff will help you to find the right place to live, on or off campus, at an affordable rent, throughout your time at Surrey.

Our Courts of Residence offer five rent bands, so you will be able to find accommodation that suits your budget. As a guide, 2012–13 rents range from £65 to £141 per week, with typical standard rooms costing £93.50 and en suite £115.50 per week. The actual prices for 2013–14 rents will be confirmed on the Accommodation Services website in spring 2013.

Our rents are inclusive of utilities, broadband, phone and insurance, so there is nothing extra to pay. To make life easy, rent can be collected by direct debit which you set up online.

Find out more about our accommodation prices and payment.

Accommodation for couples, families and disabled students

Accommodation for couples and families

If you plan to bring your family, we have some family accommodation available on the Stag Hill Campus, at Hazel Farm and Manor Park. We regret that we cannot guarantee the availability of family accommodation.

Accommodation for students with disabilities

Specially adapted rooms are available for students with physical impairments, on campus and at Manor Park. Please contact Additional Learning Support to discuss your needs.

How to apply

Applications for accommodation can be made through the Accommodation Services web pages. Please make sure you read the full conditions on how to apply.