Application for Accommodation in Nominated Rooms

Application for accommodation in nominated rooms

While Birkbeck does not own halls of residence a number of rooms are reserved to Birkbeck students in partner halls of residence. In order to apply to stay in a nominated rooms for academic year 2017/18 Birkbeck students in these halls via the Birkbeck accommodation application form.

Stay in nominated roomsis normally limited to one year.

Eligibility criteria

You must have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at Birkbeck on a full-time course to apply.
Only students starting acourse in 2017/18, for the full academic year, can apply for a nominated room.
Priority will be given to international students studying in the UK for the first time.
Application from students from outside of the M25 will also be considered.
Other students are invited to look into the alternative accommodation options listed on this page.

Demand for nominated rooms usually exceed offer, therefore we cannot guarantee that every applicant will be offered a room. Students are advised to also look into alternative accommodation options.

When to apply

Applications are now open. Rounds of nominations will take place in July and August. No application will be accepted after 24th August 2017.

Accommodation available

Claredale House

Rooms are available for postgraduate students at Cass and Claredale Halls of Residence Association Limited, which is situated in Bethnal Green. The quiet residence is a short walk from the underground station and fifteen-minute commute from Birkbeck Bloomsbury campus. It is also a great location for students using the Birkbeck facilities at our Stratford campus.

Cass and Claredale is a not-for-profit organisation that has been housing University students for over 30 years.

The 246 single study rooms are grouped into 59 flats, with 2 – 7 bedrooms in each flat (the majority of flats have 4 bedrooms). Contracts run from 16 September 2017 to 16 June 2018.

Limited parking space is available.

You can find more information on the hall on the Cass and Claredale website. You can only apply for rooms reserved to Birkbeck students in this hall via the Birkbeck accommodation application form. You cannot apply on the Cass and Claredale website.

Rooms available to Birkbeck students at Claredale House / weekly rate
Single – non catered / £157

Address:Claredale Street, London E2 6PE

Distance from college: 2.94 miles

College hall

Located on Maletstreet, opposite Birkbeck’s main building, College hall accommodates over 350 full time residents in catered, single or double rooms. Students are a mix of undergraduates and postgraduates. All the rooms in this hall are catered.Contracts run from 17/09/2017 – 23/06/2018.

Managed by the University of London College Hall has great social space. Living-in wardens take care of social activities and students welfare.

You can find more information on the hall on the University of London website. You can only apply for rooms reserved to Birkbeck students in this hall via the Birkbeck accommodation application form. You cannot apply on the University of London website. Only the rooms listed below are available to Birkbeck students.

Rooms available to Birkbeck students in College hall / weekly rate
Single ensuite - catered / £248.15
Single (shared bathroom) - catered / £214.90
Double ensuite– catered / £287.35

Address: Malet Street, London WC1E 7HZ

Distance from college: 0.3 mile

Connaught hall

This Bloomsbury hall, managed by UoL, is a couple of minutes’ walk from Birkbeck’s main building. It offers basic accommodation to 230 students residents in catered, mostly single rooms. Students are a mix of undergraduates and postgraduates from various colleges of the University of London.

Live-in wardens are in charge of residents’ welfare and social activities.

Contracts run from 17/09/2017 – 23/06/2018.

Rooms available to Birkbeck students in Connaught hall / Weekly rate
Single ensuite - catered / £243.95
Single (shared bathroom) - catered / £202.65
Twin bedroom - catered / £154.35

Address:Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9EX

Distance from college: 0.25 mile

Emily Bowes Court

This modern hall is located in Tottenham hale, with a quick access to Birkbeck via public transport (£2.80/£3.30 single journey on the underground). This hall is operated by Unite, one of the UK national leading providers of student accommodation. 694 undergraduate and postgraduate students from various universities and colleges live in Emily Bowes Court.

The hall has great indoor and outdoor socialising spaces as well as areas dedicated to study.

Unite will offer Birkbeck students 7.5% discount on the advertised prices for basic ensuite and classic ensuite rooms at Emily Bowes Court for bookings confirmed by 31st July 2017.

Address: Lebus Street, Tottenham Hale, London N17 9FD

Distance from college: 5.5 miles

International hall

International Hall is home to 850 students from various colleges of the University of London, living in catered and self-catered rooms and studios.

The warden team and students groups organise many events open to residents. The hall is operated by UoL.

Contracts run from 17/09/2017 – 23/06/2018.

Rooms available to Birkbeck students in International hall / Weekly rate
Single studio – non catered / £246.05
Single (shared bathroom) - catered / £202.65
Double studio – non catered (priority to couple) / £263.55

Address:Lansdowne Terrace, London WC1N 1DJ

Distance from college: 0.34 mile

Lilian Penson hall

Popular with Birkbeck students thanks to moderate rates, this quiet hall offers 300 basic rooms mainly to University of London postgraduate students. The hall is close to Hyde Park and Paddington station and is easily accessible by bus from the college.

The warden team offers pastoral care. LilianPenson hall is a property of UoL Intercollegiate Halls.

Studios are on fifty-week contracts (17/09/2017 – 01/09/2018). All other rooms are offered for 40 weeks, from 17/09/2017 – 23/06/2018)

Rooms available to Birkbeck students in LilianPenson hall / Weekly rate
Single studio – non catered / £204.40
Single ensuite - catered / £206.50
Double room open plan ensuite – non catered (priority to couple) 50w contract / £229.25
Double room ensuite separate kitchen – non catered (priority to couple) 50w contract / £246.05

Address:Talbot Square, London W2 1TT

Distance from college: 2.01 miles

Noth Lodge

Unite North Lodge is located just two minutes from Tottenham Hale station and less than fifteen-minute commute to central London on the Victoria line. This modern hall accommodates 528 students from a variety of colleges and university. Unite will offer Birkbeck students 7.5% discount on the advertised prices for Basic ensuite rooms at North Lodge (40 and 51 weeks contracts) for bookings confirmed by 31st July 2017.

Address: Lebus St, Tottenham, London N17 9FQ

Distance from college: 5.63 miles

Nutford hall

Nutford House is a predominantly undergraduate hall, accommodating 200 male and female students. The catered hall offers basic accommodation and is located close to Oxford Street. The hall is a short bus journey ride away. There are no ensuite facilities available. The hall is operated by UoL Intercollegiate Halls.

Residents have access to a private garden.

The warden team offers pastoral care and communal activities.

Contracts run for 40 weeks; 17/09/2017 – 23/06/2018.

Rooms available to Birkbeck students in Nutford hall / Weekly rate
Single (shared bathroom) - catered / £180.95
Twin – catered / £137.20

Address:Brown Street, London W1H 5UL

Distance from college: 1.54 miles

The Garden halls

This lively hall welcomes over a thousand students (undergraduates and postgraduates) in varied types of accommodation. You can choose between catered or non-catered rooms. Alternatively rooms are available in three bed flat shares and town houses where you would share living spaces with a limited number of students; offering a more independent lifestyle.

The residence is one of the UoL Intercollegiate Halls.

Contracts run from 17/09/2017 – 23/06/2018.

More information on the hall is available on the University of London website. Only the rooms listed below are available to Birkbeck students. You can only apply for rooms reserved to Birkbeck students in this hall via the Birkbeck accommodation application form. You cannot apply on the University of London website.

Rooms available to Birkbeck students
The Gardens / Weekly rate
Single ensuite - catered / £255.29
Standard superior – non catered / £195.65
3 bed flat share – non catered / £206.85
Townhouse single – non catered / £215.25

Address: Cartwright Gardens, Kings Cross, London WC1H 9EF

Distance from college: 0.45 miles

Station Court

Unite’s Station Court offers a range of great-value shared flats in north London. It accommodates 225 students (undergraduates and postgraduates) from various London colleges and universities. It is just five-minute walk from the underground station, and a ten-minute ride to Euston square station.

Discounted rates in Emily Bowes Court only available on classic ensuite rooms for bookings confirmed by 31st July 2017.

Address: 1-39, 158 High Rd, London N15 4NU

Distance from college: 4.79 miles

How to apply

Complete and submit your application via theform