International Office
Accommodation advice
University accommodation
If you have booked a place in University Halls of Residence, you may be able to move in before the date of your contract (please check with Student Housing).
Please note: parents, relatives and friends cannot stay in University Halls of Residence, and should book hotel or B&B in advance. The International Office and the Student Housing Office are not able to book accommodation for parents, relatives or friends.
Free bedding packs will be provided on arrival to all new international (non-EU) fee paying students allocated a place in our Halls of Residence ONLY. These packs contain one sheet, one pillow and pillowcase, one single duvet and duvet cover.
For advice on purchasing other essentials for your room, and for students not eligible for a bedding pack, please visit our essential shopping page for more information.
Please contact the Student Housing Office for any other information on University accommodation.
No accommodation yet?
If you don't have any accommodation yet, you have four options:
- Stay at Langstone Campus temporary rooms while you search for a house (available from the start of Orientation week, pay per night)
- Attend the 'Secure-a-Home' days organised by Student Housing
- Use 'Student Pad' the private housing accommodation search site from Student Housing
- Book a hotel or B&B through the Portsmouth Visitor Information Service
