Benefits for International Students

The best choice for international students

Staying in the UK is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and choosing the right accommodation is key to ensuring you have a happy, trouble-free stay in the UK. We aim to make halls a home from home and encourage students to join in our events programme to make new friends.

Our award-winning halls are the best choice for international students, offering a wide range of rooms to suit all budgets, great facilities and a safe and secure environment close to your lectures and on the Unibus route. As a member of our halls community, you'll be able to meet, socialise and make friends with residents from all seven of our halls of residence via our free Residence Life programme of activities and events.

Award-winning accommodation

We want everyone in halls to have the best possible experience and so, we were delighted to be named Best University Housing and Best Environmental Management (UK & Ireland) in the 2024 Global Student Living Awards. These awards are extra special to us as the results are 100% based on direct feedback from home and international students – a true testament to our fantastic Student Living team who is always on hand to help.  

A warm welcome

A warm welcome awaits you at our halls. We understand that International students are limited in the amount of luggage they can bring, so we provide a few things you'll need, free of charge:

Guaranteed accommodation

Finally, remember, if you make the University of Derby your first choice and apply for accommodation by 31 July, we can guarantee you a room in our halls of residence. Applying well before you arrive gives you peace of mind.

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I've lived in halls pretty much all my years at University and I wouldn't change it for the world. The Hall Managers are very kind and they are always ready to help.

Omoye
Third year Computer Science student from Nigeria

Accommodation offers

Whether you're on a tight budget or have cash to spare, we have accommodation to suit your needs. Whatever offer you choose, you can be sure of first-rate service, excellent facilities and wrap-around security and pastoral care, plus an all-inclusive price that takes the worry out of budgeting so you can concentrate on your studies.

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Value offer

All-inclusive accommodation for £115 a week.

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Prime offer (shared)

High-end rooms with shared toilet and shower facilities. £135.80 a week. Limited availability.

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Prime offer (en suite)

En-suite accommodation at our three en-suite halls (from £148 a week) - Limited availability

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Staying in halls is the best way to check an item off the stress list when moving to a new country, allowing you to take care of other important matters/needs with full attention.

Danae Moreault from Canada
Forensic Science student

Did you know?

Many private accommodation providers promote a cheaper weekly charge but don't include bills in the price or have 51-week contracts so they end up being much more expensive overall. University halls include all the bills, have shorter, 42-week contracts and only ask for an up-front payment of £50.

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For peace of mind, book your accommodation BEFORE you arrive

You need to book your accommodation prior to your arrival to ensure you have a place to stay during your studies. Arriving without accommodation can be very stressful and expensive, so plan ahead and avoid the hassle. Book your halls room now!

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I was worried about not making any friends in university so I opted for halls because that meant I would be able to meet new people. Thankfully, my flatmates were kind and we got along nicely.

Amandine Soho
Forensics and Criminology student from the USA and Nunnery Court resident