Accommodation
Where you live plays a big part in your experience of university, and at Kingston we want to help you find the right place.
Whether you're applying for a place in University halls or want to live independently, the University's Accommodation Services is available to help both before and after you arrive here. We also have plenty of advice if you'd rather commute from your current home.
- What's it like living in a halls of residence?
If you live in a hall of residence at Kingston, you'll have a single room in a flat shared with other students. You'll share the kitchen with between two and nine other students. Read more.
- What if I don't get a place in halls or want to live privately?
Living independently gives you lots of flexibility. You can choose your own flatmates for example and decide whether you'd rather live near your campus of elsewhere in the town. Read more.
- Do many students commute from outside Kingston?
Yes, lots of our students commute from outside Kingston. Our excellent transport links mean it's easy to get here from other parts of London and Surrey.
Read more.
Where can I find contact details for local guest houses?
If friends or relatives are coming to help you settle in at Kingston, or you want to visit the area to find private accommodation before the start of term, you can download a list of local guest houses (PDF).
Starting a course in January or February?
Most of the information in this section is for students starting their courses in September 2012.
There is a limited number of places available in halls for nursing students starting a course in February 2012 – Accommodation Services will contact you in January 2012 with further details about how to apply. If you would prefer to rent privately, you can sign up for the daily vacancy bulletin.
If you are starting a Study Abroad/Erasmus course in January 2012, we will send you details about applying for lodgings.
Quick links

Visit the main Kingston site to:
- find out if you're eligible for halls;
- see room types and costs;
- view virtual tours of our halls rooms;
- find out where the halls are located; and
- check how to apply for halls
Plus don't forget that we also have lots of information about renting privately.
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