Applying online is quick and easy, whichever stage of study you’re at. Find out below how you can apply to live in one of our on-campus halls of residence.
If you are a Postgraduate student, accommodation applications open at 10am on Monday 17 February.
We're not yet accepting accommodation applications from Undergraduate students who are starting their studies in September 2025. Please check back in late-February for further information.
How to apply if you're a....
Undergraduate student (including Integrated Foundation Year)
Once you've made Royal Holloway your firm choice, you'll be able to register for an account on the Online Accommodation System. Please note, it can take up to 48 hours after you’ve accepted your offer before you can register.
We're not yet accepting accommodation applications from students who are starting their studies in September 2025. Please check back in late February for further information.
Need help with submitting your application? Please see our accommodation application guide.
Prepayment is non-refundable apart from specific circumstances. See our Terms and Conditions.
International Postgraduate taught student
Once you've made Royal Holloway your firm choice, you'll be able to register for an account on the Online Accommodation System. Please note, it can take up to 48 hours after you’ve accepted your offer before you can register.
Our application window runs from 17 February (10am) to 14 July (10am) when you’ll be able to select the exact room you want to live in. To confirm your room you’ll need to accept a contract and pay a £300 pre-payment* to secure it.
If you don’t want to choose a specific room, or you apply outside the accommodation window then you will still be able to make a preference for your favourite hall of residence.
All international taught postgraduate students are guaranteed an offer of a room if you apply by our deadline of 14 July.
Need help with submitting your application? Please see our accommodation application guide.
If you're studying at our Central London campus, we have a limited number of rooms in central London (intercollegiate accommodation), reserved for our postgraduate students. Find out more.
*Prepayment is non-refundable apart from specific circumstances. See our Terms and Conditions.
Home (UK) postgraduate taught student or postgraduate research student
Once you've made Royal Holloway your firm choice, you'll be able to register for an account on the Online Accommodation System. Please note, it can take up to 48 hours after you’ve accepted your offer before you can register.
You’ll be able to apply for accommodation from 17 February (10am). We’ll be in touch within 5 working days to let you know if we’re able to offer you a room.
Need help with submitting your application? Please see our accommodation application guide.
If you are studying at our Central London campus, we have a limited number of rooms in central London (intercollegiate accommodation), reserved for our postgraduate students. Find out more.
International Foundation Year student
This information is for students studying with the Royal Holloway International Study Centre on an International Foundation Year or International Year One programme.
Once you've made Royal Holloway your firm choice, you'll be able to register for an account on the Online Accommodation System. Please note, it can take up to 48 hours after you’ve accepted your offer before you can register.
We're not yet accepting accommodation applications from students who are starting their studies in September 2025. Please check back in late February for further information
Need help with submitting your application? Please see our accommodation application guide.
Visiting students (Study Abroad, International Exchange, Erasmus+)
Once you've made Royal Holloway your firm choice, you'll be able to register for an account on the Online Accommodation System. Please note, it can take up to 48 hours after you’ve accepted your offer before you can register.
We're not yet accepting accommodation applications from students who are starting their studies in September 2025. Please check back in late February for further information
Need help with submitting your application? Please see our accommodation application guide.
