Accommodation

Allocation policy - University-allocated accommodation Autumn 2012–2013 entry

International allocation policy

All new international (non-EU) students starting a full-time course at the University of Portsmouth in September 2012 are guaranteed an offer of a place in University-allocated accommodation for their first year of study in Portsmouth, provided we have received a completed accommodation application form and £200 advanced rent payment in cleared funds by the deadline of 3 August 2012 (to be confirmed).  Details of how to apply for accommodation will be sent to students once they hold an Unconditional Firm offer with the University of Portsmouth, from the end of May onwards.

The accommodation booking form and required £200 advance rent payment should be returned as soon as possible.  Please note that no accommodation will be booked until the booking form and £200 payment are received.  Any accommodation booking forms received after the deadline will still be processed, but accommodation cannot be guaranteed.

Students studying on the foundation year of an extended degree at Chichester College can apply for a room in University of Portsmouth accommodation when they transfer to the Portsmouth campus to start the first year of their degree programme.

All new international (non-EU) students starting a full-time course at the University of Portsmouth in term 2 are offered accommodation, subject to availability, until 2 June 2013 initially.  They will then be able to apply for accommodation for the first term of the 2013–2014 academic year, if required.

Further information

Halls of Residence make up the majority of University-allocated accommodation.  Other types include rooms in residences and shared houses registered and approved by the University for allocating.  Students assigned to University-allocated accommodation are committed to remain in the accommodation for the whole of the allocation period, which will usually be 37 weeks.

All the halls provide mixed-sex accommodation with the exception of Bateson Hall flats which are single sex due to shared bathroom facilities. Bateson Hall additionally has an accommodation block which is solely allocated to female students. Please specify on your application form if you require single-sex accommodation and we will do our best to meet your request.

The majority of halls accommodate students of all ages and levels of study. However, Trafalgar Studios are prioritised, depending on demand and availability, for postgraduate students. Individual flats in the halls can be allocated for postgraduate and mature students depending upon demand. Please specify on your application form if you require either of these types of accommodation and we will do our best to meet your request.  For information, including prices of our halls of residence, please go to our web pages http://www.port.ac.uk/studentlife/accommodation/hallsofresidence/

The International Office will provide a free bedding pack on arrival to all new international (fee paying) students allocated a place in our halls of residence arriving in September 2012. 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 the International Office website for more information.

Please note that none of this information constitutes a contract between the University of Portsmouth and any potential student. The University reserves the right to change anything stated in the literature without informing all recipients. Any such changes will be those considered by the University in its reasonable opinion to be necessary for the smooth and safe running of halls of residence and the University.

If you require more information about Student Housing, visit the website  www.port.ac.uk/accommodation or email international.housing@port.ac.uk.