Halls: Not Just for First Year Students

A great choice of rooms

Every year hundreds of second, third and fourth-year students move into halls because they like the hassle-free living and sociable lifestyle that you get in our halls community. Most returning students apply to share a flat with a group of friends and move into blocks specifically allocated for returners.

With seven halls to choose from in Derby and lots of different room types, our University accommodation gives you maximum choice. From our en suite premium rooms with their trendy decor and their double beds to our great value standard rooms, there's a room to suit all budgets and tastes. To help you choose the room that's right for you, check out our 360-degree tours.

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Why live in halls in your second and third year?

• With no extra bills and an all-inclusive price, halls are convenient and hassle-free
• FREE WiFi up to 250Mbps for up to 25 devices and 1Gbps wired service
• Rent instalments to coincide with your maintenance loan
• 24-hour mobile contact number at every hall
• Maintenance issues are dealt with swiftly and efficiently
• The only upfront payment is £50
• Free weekly cleaning service of communal areas*  
• Halls events programme, including many free and subsidised events
• Free room contents insurance, bike storage and bike cover**  
• Night-time security staff and CCTV
• Parking (for a charge) available at some halls 
• Existing students can apply for halls early and choose from a wide range of rooms
• You can decide who you want to share a flat with and apply together with a group of friends
• If you’re applying solo, you’ll be put in a flat with other returners like you so it’s a chance to make new friends
• No hidden costs, easy budgeting and great value for money

* except Darley Bank and Flamsteed Court

** covers non-electric bikes up to the value of £400

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Great value for money

• With fuel bills going through the roof, it's reassuring that hall fees are all-inclusive so there are no hidden costs or extra bills 
• The only up-front payment is just £50
• Check out next year's prices and find something to suit your budget 
• FREE weekly cleaning service*, bike storage, room contents insurance, and access to halls events programme

 *except Flamsteed Court and Darley Bank

Living costs 

Most hall contracts are 42 weeks, while all private ones tend to be 51 or 52 weeks. This makes annual hall contracts significantly cheaper over the duration of the academic year. In addition, there are no retainers to pay or guarantors needed to apply for halls. Costs are fixed, so there won't be any surprise bills, despite how much gas, electricity, water or WiFi you use. You only have to make a small upfront payment to secure your room and you won't need to pay any fees until you have received your first maintenance loan instalment. 

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Alternatively, ring us on +44 (0)1332 594111

Related links

• Our halls
• How to apply for halls