🏠 University-Managed Accommodation

• Offered directly by the university — often on or near campus.
• Options include:– Shared flats with en-suite rooms– Studio apartments
• Bills usually included: electricity, heating, internet, water.
• Application opens after you accept your offer.
🔗 Check your university’s housing page (e.g., UCL Accommodation)

2️⃣ UK-Based Private Student Accommodation Providers

These are fully furnished, purpose-built student accommodations (PBSA) near universities:

• Unite Students – Properties in 20+ cities like London, Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham
• iQ Student Accommodation – Offers flexible tenancies and modern facilities
• Student Roost – Across 20+ cities, social and study spaces included
• Hello Student – Stylish, centrally located properties
• CRM Students – Budget and premium options across the UK
• Host Students – All-inclusive rents, friendly staff, 24/7 support

3️⃣ Global Student Housing Platforms (International Aggregators)

Ideal for booking from South Asia or Africa before arrival in the UK:

• AmberStudent – Compare rooms, filter by budget, book directly
• University Living – Focus on Indian and Asian students, 100+ UK cities
• Casita – Offers free services, multilingual support
• Student.com – Global inventory, chat-based consultation
• Nestpick – Aggregator for short/long-term housing

4️⃣ Private Housing & Flatshares (Realtors + Listings)

For students who prefer renting a flat or house outside of student-specific buildings:

• Rightmove – UK’s biggest property site
• Zoopla – Wide range of student-friendly listings
• OpenRent – No agent fees, direct landlord contact
• SpareRoom – Ideal for flatshares or finding roommates
• Gumtree UK – Used by many local landlords (exercise caution)

📝 Important:
• Always confirm if the landlord is registered.
• Students are exempt from Council Tax—ensure this is clearly understood.
• UK rental contracts usually require a UK-based guarantor or advance rent (~6 months).

5️⃣ South Asian–Friendly Support Platforms

These companies cater especially to Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Nepali students:

• University Living India – Dedicated Indian support team
• AmberStudent India – WhatsApp support, regional counselors
• YouWe Student Housing – Based in India, tie-ups with UK properties
• Edvoy Accommodation – Guides students through end-to-end process
• Sulekha UK Rentals – Indian expat rental platform (London-focused)