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HELP FOR STUDENTS FROM LOWER INCOME BACKGROUNDS

  • Accommodation Bursary

    A bursary scheme is available to provide financial help to Northern Ireland students attending Queen’s who are from lower income backgrounds.

    The scheme will support approximately 450 students in the next academic year, providing financial assistance towards the cost of university accommodation. Any student from a lower income family who is eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding will automatically receive the bursary support if allocated Queen’s accommodation.  A review of household income thresholds to determine eligible students is currently taking place and will be communicated when confirmed.

    The bursary is part of a wider University programme of assistance including the Student Support Fund and the University Financial Assistance Fund, both of which support to students facing financial difficulties whilst studying.  

Queen's University Belfast Guarantor Service

  • Housing Hand

    UK, EU and International students alike have found providing a qualifying UK guarantor a hurdle when renting in the private sector. Housing Hand has partnered with Queen's University Belfast to alleviate this issue for students.

    Housing Hand stands as the guarantor for the students, who are unable to provide one. You can use Housing Hand to help you with both Queen's Accommodation and privately rented accommodation.

    Find out more and sign up

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION

  • 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

Payment Options

  • International Students

    For accommodation bookings, International students include any students who reside outside the UK, including students in the Republic of Ireland.

    For International Students accepting a contract for 40, 44, 48 or 51 weeks starting in September the following payment options are available:

    a) Full payment: 2 weeks in advance of check-in

    b) 2 instalments: 50% of your accommodation fee, 2 weeks in advance of check-in, the balance being payable by 1st February.

    c) 1 instalment payment and 3 direct debit instalments. 25% instalment must be paid 2 weeks in advance of check-in and three equal direct debit payments are made on 1st January, 1st February and 1st  March.

    Direct debit requirements:

    • This payment plan can only be set up once the initial 25% payment has been made.
    • Direct debits can only be collected from a UK current bank account and a UK bank account can be set up on arrival, please see bank account section for more details.
    • Valid UK bank details must be added online to your accommodation account to allow sufficient time for a direct debit mandate to be set up for the first direct debit. Please click here to log on to your Queens Online Accommodation Account to add these details.
    • Once the bank details have been received and verified a direct debit payment schedule will be created which will detail your scheduled payments and be sent to the email address you provided with your bank details.
    • An email reminder will be sent to you in advance of each due payment date, noting the due date and to advise you that an administration charge of £25.00 will be applied for failed direct debit payments. Any charges will be added to your accommodation account. Outstanding charges will be deducted from your deposit at the end of the relevant academic year.

    d) Returning students who have paid accommodation fees previously by direct debit can make payments using Plan C (above), or one of the NI/GB direct debit payment plans. The Residential Fees team can help if you need to check or amend the bank details saved on your Accommodation Account.

    Check how to make a payment other than direct debit at the Payment methods section.

  • Northern Ireland / GB students

    These students include students from N.Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. For students accepting a contract for 40, 44, 48 or 51 weeks starting in September the following payment options are available:

    a) Full payment: 2 weeks in advance of check-in

    b) 3 Direct Debits instalments

    Your accommodation fee will be collected from your nominated bank account in three direct debit payments on the 1st November, 1st February and 1st May.

    These dates are scheduled to coincide with student loan payment dates – if you are due to receive your loan payments after these dates please contact the Residential Fees team.

    c) 7 Direct Debits instalments

    Your accommodation fee will be collected from your nominated bank account in consecutive monthly direct debit instalments from 1st November to 1st May inclusive. The payments are worked out by dividing your accommodation cost by the number of instalments.

    Direct debit requirements:

    • Valid UK bank details must be added online to your accommodation account before check-in weekend in September each year to allow sufficient time for a direct debit mandate to be set up for the first direct debit.

    Please click here to log on to your Queens Online Accommodation Account to add these details.

    • Once the bank details have been received and verified a direct debit payment schedule will be created which will detail your scheduled payments and be sent to the email address you provided with your bank details.
    • An email reminder will be sent to you in advance of each due payment date, noting the due date and to advise you that an administration charge of £25.00 will be applied for failed direct debit payments. Any charges will be added to your accommodation account. Outstanding charges will be deducted from your deposit at the end of the relevant academic year.

    Check how to make a payment other than direct debit at the Payment methods section.

  • Postgraduate students in receipt of a stipend or salary

    As well as choosing from the payment plans for International students or NI/GB students, postgraduate students receiving a stipend or salary from Queen's University can have their accommodation fee deducted from the stipend in consecutive instalments,

    • 7 instalments from October each year to April inclusive for a 40 week contract.
    • 8 instalments from October each year to May inclusive for a 44 week contract.
    • 10 instalments from October each year to July inclusive for a 48 or 51 week contract.

    Students will be sent a stipend deduction form before arrival or on request from the Residential Fees team.

    This form must be returned to the Residential Fees team by email or to your Elms Reception before the 1st October.

    For more information contact the Residential Fees team on ++44 (0)28 9097 4407.

  • Short Term / Single Semester Students

    Students accepting a contract of 8 weeks or less are required to pay their accommodation fee in full prior to taking up residence.

    Students accepting a contract for one semester are required to pay their accommodation fee within one full week of taking up residence.

    Check how to make a payment at the Payment methods section.

  • Sponsorship or Scholarship students

    Students must provide evidence of sponsorship or scholarship from a government or other official organisation and contact the Residential Fees team on +44 (0)28 9097 4524.  

    The team will then contact you to arrange a payment plan based on the disbursement dates of your award.

    Students being funded by an organisation who requires an invoice for payment, must ensure contact name, email address and postal address can be provided.

Two students in the kitchen

Payment methods, banking and deposits

  • Payment Methods

    Cash will no longer be accepted at any accommodation reception.

    Payment methods available are:
    • Online card payment HERE
    • Card payment can be made at Elms BT9, Elms BT1 or Elms BT2 reception.
    • Bank transfer (using student number and name as reference).

     

    Paying by Bank Transfer

    To pay by bank transfer directly to Queen's Elms Accommodation, the payment must quote the student’s number and name as reference, and be made payable to the Accommodation bank account below:

    Bank Address:                  

    Ulster Bank
    91-93 University Road
    Belfast
    BT7 1NG

    Sort Code: 98-01-55
    Account No: 30090415
    Account Name: The Queen’s University of Belfast Elms Halls

    It is essential that the bank processing the transfer quotes the name of the student and student number on the transaction. If this information is not included, it may result in a delay in processing the payment to the student’s account.

    For payments that originate outside the United Kingdom, the following IBAN/Sort Code should be quoted.

    IBAN:                  GB71 ULSB 9801 5530 0904 15
    Swift Code:         ULSB GB 2B

     

    Failure to pay your Accommodation Fees will result in:

    • £25 administration charge applied for each failed direct debit payment
    • You will NOT be able to extend your residence over the summer months (even if you have requirements for lab work, placements or resitting exams)
    • Finance will NOT provide credit references for your future landlords
    • Cancellation of your application to return to Accommodation in 2024-25
  • Bank Accounts
    All you need to know about Bank Accounts

    Bank account details need only be added to your Accommodation account if you plan to make accommodation payments via direct debit. A UK bank account is required to set up a direct debit mandate.

    If you already have a UK bank account,

    • Check with your bank that your account allows direct debits to be taken.
    • Junior and savings accounts do not allow for direct debits to be taken therefore you will need to contact your bank to upgrade your account.

    For students who do not have a UK bank account, an account can be opened after you arrive.

    1. Choose your preferred bank
    2. Proof of residency will be required - you can access a proof of residency application online via your accommodation account.  A letter will be available for collection within 24 hours of your submission date.

    You can then make arrangements with the bank to set up your current account, ensuring it can be used for direct debits. Once this is complete then add these details to your accommodation account.

    Help is also available on how to open a UK bank account at My Queen's 

    UK bank details must be added to your accommodation account as soon as possible to allow time for the direct debit mandate to be set up.

    Once the bank details have been received and verified a direct debit payment schedule will be created which will detail your scheduled payments and be emailed to the address you provided when adding your bank details.

    Please click here to log on to your Queen's Online Accommodation Account to add these details.

    Changes to bank account details

    If there are any changes to your bank account details contact the Residential Fees team immediately as 28 days notice is required to make any amendments to the direct debit instructions.

    Returning students

    If you are a returning student the bank details you submitted for the previous year can be used to process your direct debits. If you need to check these details or make any changes contract the Residential Fees team.

  • Deposits
    All you need to know about deposits

    Payment of the £300 accommodation deposit confirms acceptance of your accommodation offer. 

    This amount converts to a damage deposit and is held on your accommodation account for the length of your contract.

    The damage deposit is not a pre-payment and therefore is not included in the residential fees.

    When you check out of your accommodation, your room will be inspected and if there are any damages, the charges will be deducted from this deposit.

    Your deposit will be refunded when you leave your accommodation, the room check is complete and your account is paid in full.

    Deposits paid online via Worldpay will be refunded to the account that originally made the payment.

    A deposit paid by any other method will be refunded by bank transfer.

  • Financial Difficulties and Support
    Talk to us if you need support or advice

    If you have any questions or financial difficulties please call the Residential Fees team on 028 9097 4407/5639 Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm or email residentialfees@qub.ac.uk to speak to our Residential Fees team.

    There are other groups providing financial support to students experiencing financial difficulties, find out more HERE.

  • Contacts

    If you have any questions or financial difficulties please call the Residential Fees team on 028 9097 4407/5639 Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm or email residentialfees@qub.ac.uk to speak to our Residential Fees team.