Accommodation guide

Find your place at Surrey

Enjoy a vibrant campus, great places to eat and socialise, and Guildford on your doorstep. With countryside nearby and London just 30 minutes away by train, there’s plenty to explore. 

Commuting to Surrey?

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Guaranteed accommodation

New undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in accommodation.*

Feel safe at home

Guildford is ranked the safest town in England and Wales.**

Affordable options

We offer several different price bands, from shared bedrooms to studio flats.

*Provided you meet our conditions and application deadlines. 

**In the Complete University Guide (February 2025) 

Our guarantee

You’re guaranteed a place in University accommodation if you meet the following criteria:

Firm choice applicants

  • Apply by 25 July 2027
  • Meet your academic offer conditions by 19 August 2027
  • Haven't previously studied at the University of Surrey, including on a foundation course.

Insurance choice applicants

  • Apply by 14 August 2027
  • Meet your academic offer conditions by 19 August 2027
  • Haven't previously studied at the University of Surrey, including on a foundation course.  

Find your room How to apply

Bright university accommodation bedroom with a study area, single bed and storage shelves.
Bright university accommodation bedroom with a study area, single bed and storage shelves.

Take a virtual tour

Take a virtual tour of our student accommodation and explore the spaces to get a feel for where you could be living,

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Making yourself feel at home

From fairy lights and favourite photos to cosy cushions and treasured keepsakes, a few personal touches can make your room feel like your own. It’s the little things that help make a new space feel like home.

"Student bedroom with a single bed, colourful striped rug, study desk with computer and lamp, shelving unit, office chair, and an open door.

Amy's guide to making student accommodation feel like home

“It was very comforting to be surrounded by the things I loved.”

Read Amy's story

Take a look around a student room

Step inside a band D student room and discover what to expect from your space, with ideas for making it your own.

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Explore our Band D accommodation

Get a feel for life in our Band D accommodation with a tour of the spaces where you can cook, relax and spend time with housemates.

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Settling in

From cooking in shared kitchens and relaxing in communal spaces to enjoying some peace and quiet in your own room, university accommodation gives you space to settle into student life in a way that suits you. 

You might get to know your flatmates over a shared meal or connect with people gradually as you come and go. Whether you enjoy a busy shared flat or prefer a quieter pace, you can make your room and accommodation feel like home in your own way.

Get to know other students before you arrive

Connect with fellow offer holders and start getting to know your future university community before moving in.

Connect with other offer holders
Two Surrey students smiling and looking at a laptop in a shared kitchen
Two Surrey students smiling and looking at a laptop in a shared kitchen

Get ready for your new home

What to pack

As a student living in accommodation, there’s some important things that you will need to bring with you to University.

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Accommodation guide for new students

Find out what to expect from living in University of Surrey halls of residence.

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