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Halls of residence
Discover our halls of residence across Cheltenham and Gloucester.
We guarantee a place in halls for all first year undergraduate, postgraduate and international students.
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What are halls of residence?
Halls of residence are a type of accommodation that’s available to all students – new, returning, postgraduate and international.
There are currently around 1,900 self-catered rooms available in halls on or near our campuses – each are close to the centre of Cheltenham or Gloucester and served by the university bus service. Halls of residence may be university-managed or managed by a partner.
Partner halls of residence are privately run and have reserved rooms for University of Gloucestershire students. They are not managed by the university. Contracts will be direct with the third-party providers and different to those for university-managed halls.
International accommodation
We have a range of accommodation options available to international students.
Find out information on halls of residence, private housing and options for you and your family below.
Accommodation guarantee
Our accommodation guarantee forms part of our 3 UoG promises which ensure that you get the most out of your university experience.
We guarantee our first year undergraduate, postgraduate and international students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
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The Halls of Residence application process for September 2025 is now open.
Our 2025 accommodation guarantee offers a guaranteed place in university or partner-managed halls of residence for undergraduate, postgraduate and international students who meet the following criteria:
- applicants will need a Conditional or Unconditional Firm Offer with the University to complete the halls of residence application process.
- the online halls of residence application process must be completed by 4 July 2025 for UK applicants and 8 August 2025 for international applicants
We would suggest waiting 24 hours after accepting your offer before applying for accommodation to allow UCAS to update our system.
Benefits of living in halls
Only pay rent for the academic year as you’ll have a 40-week contract*. Private housing contract lengths can be much longer so halls might work out cheaper overall.
No additional costs for bills. Heating, water and electricity are included – no caps, no limits! Fast, unlimited internet access is also included plus contents insurance. You’ll even get free gym access at Pittville Student Village.
Halls creates an amazing community and opportunity to make friends. You’ll meet new and returning students from across the country and the world!
Free room cancellation until Friday 29 August 2025*, so if you change your mind just confirm in writing to [email protected] and we’ll cancel your room contract and refund the advance rent of £200 (if paid).
Round-the-clock support
Welfare support is offered throughout your stay by the residential support team*. The team consists of full-time Residential Support Advisers and hall reps who are returning student volunteers recruited by the University to support students in halls.
Halls of residence are also supported by 24/7 security, cleaning and maintenance teams who aim to make your stay as productive and enjoyable as possible.*
If you’re a resident in halls and in need of help or support, get in touch with our residential support team.
*Please note that the above benefits will differ if you apply for Blackfriars or Upper Quay Halls of Residence. This is due to these halls being managed entirely separately to the University by external companies; Cityheart Living for Blackfriars and Collegiate for Upper Quay. Therefore, your halls contract will be directly with them and not the University.
How much do halls of residence cost?
Rooms in halls of residence range in price from £158 to £253 per week (2025/26 figures) depending on which type of room, townhouse or flat you choose.
To help you decide between choosing halls or private housing, these are the average weekly rent costs for both types of accommodation:
Private housing
Approved housing: £130 p/w (average total rent: £6,305)
Non-approved housing: £142 p/w (average total rent: £7,100)
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- Private housing features shared bathroom facilities and not private ensuite bathrooms in each room.
- Some private housing contracts include bills, and some do not. Those that include bills may feature a limit or cap, meaning a further payment may be required if bills exceed the stated limit/cap.
- The locations of private houses vary throughout Cheltenham and Gloucester.
- Private housing may feature additional benefits like a garden or private parking.
Halls of residence
Ensuite room*: £167 p/w (average total rent: £6,680)
Non-ensuite room**: £160 p/w (average total rent: £6,460)
Studio room***: £238 p/w (average total rent: £9,520)
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- *A vast majority of halls of residence feature ensuite bathrooms in each room.
- **All university-managed halls contracts are 40 weeks in length. Upper Quay Halls of Residence is managed by an external company and the contracts are 42 weeks in length.
- ***Studio rooms are self-contained rooms, featuring an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette.
- All university-managed halls of residence contracts are all-inclusive covering heating, water, electric, fast internet, and basic contents insurance with no caps.
- Halls of residence are available on campus and external around Cheltenham and Gloucester.
- University-managed halls of residence includes the benefit of 24-hour security, a dedicated maintenance service and a team of Residential Support Advisers who proactively visit halls of residence to provide support. Services at Upper Quay and Blackfriars vary as they are managed by private providers.
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What facilities do halls of residence include?
Each halls bedroom includes a bed, wardrobe, storage, chair, desk and internet access. Shared kitchens include a microwave, cooker, toaster, kettle, refrigerator and freezer, and there are laundry facilities available at each residence.
One-bed flats with their own private kitchens are also available, and some halls include additional facilities such as sports pitches, gyms, studios, quiet study areas, faith spaces, bars, refectories and cycle storage.
Next steps
If you’re interested in applying to stay in our halls of residence in Cheltenham or Gloucester, you’ll need to complete an online application once you’ve received an unconditional firm (UF) or conditional firm (CF) offer from the university.
Useful links
Code of practice
The University of Gloucestershire follows the Universities UK (UUK) Code of Practice.
The code outlines best practice and provides benchmarks for the management and quality of university-managed student accommodation in the higher education sector.
You can find more information about the UUK Code of Practice at universitiesuk.ac.uk.
Please email [email protected] if you require an electronic version of manual for a product the University has provided within Halls of Residence
Questions?
You can get in touch with the accommodation team using the options below.
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