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.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION
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Residential Fees 2024-2025
Queen's Accommodation Bedspaces Total number of rooms Weekly Price Price for 40 Weeks*
Small Standard 28 £85 £3,400 Standard 755 £110 £4,400 Double standard 45 £120 £4,800 En suite BT9 1139 £150 £6,000 En suite BT1/2 1100 £160 £6,400 Willow Walk 3 and 4 bed apartments (price per room) 119 £155 £6,200 Willow Walk 2 bedroom apartment (price per room) 62 £165 £6,600 Willow Walk 2 bed premium apartment (price per room) 46 £170 £6,800 Studio 154 £185 £7,400 Willow Walk 1 bedroom apartment 13 £215 £8,600 3461 * Total price is shown for a 40 week contract but dependent on student type, 48 & 51 week contracts are also available.
Student Roost (John Bell House) Bedspaces Total number of rooms Weekly Price Price for 44 Weeks
Ensuite Bronze 89 £171.00 £7,524 Ensuite Bronze Plus 108 £175.00 £7,700 Ensuite Silver 26 £182.00 £8,008 Ensuite Gold 35 £186.00 £8,184 Ensuite Platinum 19 £204.00 £8,976 Studio Platinum Plus 2 £237.00 £10,428 Studio Platinum 29 £233.00 £10,252 Loft Studio 8 £233.00 £10,252 Studio Gold 17 £226.00 £9,944 Studio Silver 46 £222.00 £9,768 Studio Bronze 14 £215.00 £9,460 Student Roost (Swanston House) Bedspaces Total number of rooms Weekly Price Price for 44 Weeks Studio Platinum 7 £215.00 £9,460 Studio Accessible 10 £186.00 £8,184 Studio Bronze 89 £186.00 £8,184 Ensuite Silver 64 £176.00 £7,744 Ensuite Bronze 136 £171.00 £7,524 - Contract Length Dates 2024-2025
Contract lengths Start date End date 40 week contract 08/09/2024 15/06/2025 44 week contract
(Student Roost properties only)
07/09/2024 19/07/2025 48 week contract 08/09/2024 10/08/2025 51 week contract 15/09/2024 06/09/2025 Semester 1 08/09/2024 15/12/2024 Semester 2 04/01/2025 15/06/2025 - Payment Option Overview
Student Type Full payment 2 instalments (50% 2 weeks before 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
- 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. - Allocation Policy and Conditions of Occupancy