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Accommodation Code

UUK STUDENT ACCOMMODATION CODE

Where you live is a big part of being at university or college.

This is why Queen’s University Belfast is one of a number of universities and further education colleges that is signed up to The Student Accommodation Code. The Code protects our students’ rights to safe, good quality accommodation, to make sure our students get the best out of their time living in our residences.

It outlines everything students can expect from our accommodation as well as their responsibilities as tenants.

The Code has already raised standards of accommodation at Queen’s University Belfast and underpins our ongoing dedication to our students.

We are fully committed to providing a safe, comfortable living environment which will help support our students in leading a successful and enjoyable student life.

Read the Student Accommodation Code

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION

  • Residential Fees 2023-2024
    Queen's Accommodation Bedspaces Total number of rooms Weekly Price Annual Price (40 Weeks)
    Small Standard 28 £85 £3,400
    Standard 755 £110 £4,400
    Double standard 45 £120 £4,800
    En suite BT9 1139 £140 £5,600
    En suite BT1/2 1100 £150 £6,000
    Willow Walk 3 and 4 bed apartments (price per room) 119 £145 £5,800
    Willow Walk 2 bedroom apartment (price per room) 62 £155 £6,200
    Willow Walk 2 bed premium apartment (price per room) 46 £160 £6,400
    Studio 154 £175 £7,000
    Willow Walk 1 bedroom apartment 13 £205 £8,200
      3461    

     

    Student Roost (John Bell House) Bedspaces Total number of rooms Weekly Price Annual Price (44 Weeks)
    Ensuite Bronze 89 £155.00 £6,820
    Ensuite Bronze Plus 108 £159.00 £6,996
    Ensuite Silver 26 £165.00 £7,260
    Ensuite Gold 35 £169.00 £7,436
    Ensuite Platinum 19 £185.00 £8,140
    Studio Platinum Plus 2 £215.00 £9,460
    Studio Platinum 29 £211.00 £9,284
    Loft Studio 8 £211.00 £9,284
    Studio Gold 17 £205.00 £9,020
    Studio Silver 46 £201.00 £8,844
    Studio Bronze 14 £195.00 £8,580

     

    Student Roost (Swanston House) Bedspaces Total number of rooms Weekly Price Annual Price (44 Weeks)
    Studio Platinum 7 £195.00 £8,580
    Studio Accessible 10 £169.00 £7,436
    Studio Bronze 89 £169.00 £7,436
    Ensuite Silver 64 £160.00 £7,040
    Ensuite Bronze 136 £155.00 £6,820
  • Contract Length Dates 2023-2024
    Contract lengths Start date  End date 
    40 week contract 09/09/2023 15/06/2024 
    44 week contract 09/09/2023  13/07/2024 
    48 week contract 09/09/2023  10/08/2024 
    51 week contract 16/09/2023  07/09/2024 
    Semester 1  09/09/2023  19/12/2023 
    Semester 2  08/01/2024 15/06/2024 

     

     

     

  • Payment options
    Student Type Full payment 2 instalments (50% before or at check in & balance by 1st Feb) 1 instalment & 3 Direct Debits 3 Direct Debits 7 Direct Debits Stipend / Salary deduction Payment Plan
    International students        (including students from Republic of Ireland)        
    Students from GB/N Ireland ✔      ✔     
    Postgraduate students  
    Short term / Single semester students            
    Sponsorship / Scholarship students            
    Returning students ✔** ✔* ✔*    

     

    * Only for returning students who have paid accommodation fees previously by direct debit can make payments by this method.

    ** Returning international students only

  • Allocation Policy and Conditions of Occupancy
  • Cost comparison: Queen's Accommodation vs Private Rental

    Check out the table below to see how Queen's Accommodation compares to privately rented options in Belfast.

      QUB Standard Malone Botanic Lisburn Rd Stranmillis
    Rent 1 £110.00 £81.25 £75.00 £81.25 £81.25
    Utilities 2 ✔ included £30 £30 £30 £30
    Wi-Fi 3 ✔ included £8 £8 £8 £8
    TV License ✔ included £3.31 £3.31 £3.31 £3.31
    Contents Insurance ✔ included £7.00 £7.00 £7.00 £7.00
    Gym Membership ✔ included £3.61 £3.61 £3.61 £3.61
    Total Weekly Cost £110.00 £133.17 £126.92 £133.17 £133.17
    Annual Cost £4,400.00 £6,924.84 £6599.84 £6,924.84 £6,924.84
    Additional
    cost of 52
    week tenancy
    versus
    University 38
    week
    contract.
      £2,524.84 £2,199.84 £2,524.84 £2,524.84

    Choosing Queen's Accommodation also provides these additional services included in your rent:

    • Weekly cleaning of communal areas
    • 24/7 Welfare and Pastoral Care
    • Residential Life and Events Programme
    • 24/7 Reception
    • Security and Maintenance

    (1) Average rents for private rental from www.belfaststudentaccommodation.co.uk as of March 2023
    (2) Typical utility costs in Belfast from Save the student 2022/23 *averages before the energy crisis*
    (3) In communal areas only.