Accommodation for visiting students
All visiting students are eligible to apply for university accommodation.
How to apply
We will email you with details of how to apply for university accommodation in:
- July for semester 1 entry
- November for semester 2 entry.
The email will contain your unique student number (University ID), which you need in order to apply. You will need to indicate your price band order of preference but you will not be able to specify a particular court or site. If you have any specific requirements (e.g. quiet, single-sex, alcohol-free, you need to purchase a mini-fridge for your medication, etc.), these can be entered on the form.
Confirmation of room allocation
The Accommodation team will confirm by email whether you have been allocated a room in:
- late August for semester 1 entry
- December for semester 2 entry.
Paying for your room
You must make a pre-payment of £250 to secure your room. You will then be invoiced via your Surrey email for the remainder of the semester’s fees a couple of weeks after your arrival. You can opt to pay in insalments if you prefer. Find out more about paying for your room and how to pay your fees.
Renting in the private sector
For guidance on finding a room to rent in the private sector, see our privately rented accommodation pages.
Prepare for your exhange
Once you have been accepted, you should take a look at our Welcome website for the next steps and important pre-arrival information and checklists.