London South Bank University (LSBU) has an Online Accommodation Application Service. Once the University has made you an offer of a place on one of its academic courses, you should apply online for accommodation as soon as possible.
The online application process requires that you have an active email address. Please contact the Accommodation Office if you do not have an active email address.
Once you have a guaranteed offer to study here you can immediately apply for your place in one of our residences
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The demand for places is normally greater than the number of rooms available. Consequently, the University has an allocation policy in order to prioritise applications. International students who are attending the University for the first time are guaranteed accommodation, if applications are received by the Accommodation Office by the 1st of August. Priority is also given to those 1st year students attending the University for the first time (undergraduates and postgraduates) and who live furthest away from the University.
A limited number of places have been allocated for students studying at the University for a single semester. Students should contact the Accommodation Office for further information.
The University has a number of bedrooms that have been adapted for use by students with disabilities. It is recommended that any student with a disability contact the Accommodation Office or the University's Learning Support Officer to discuss their particular requirements.
LSBU does not have any accommodation on campus at Havering or Whipps Cross. However, students studying at these sites have the opportunity to apply for purpose-built accommodation located in Romford, Essex.
The accommodation is provided and managed by the Swan Housing Association and is checked and recommended by LSBU. It has recently been built for key workers based at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Find out more about using Swan Housing whilst at LSBU.
London South Bank University offers limited residence places to returning students, applications are available in early March for students who would like to apply.
For those applications that are not successful the Accommodation Office will contact to each student advising that their application has been placed on a waiting list for any subsequent cancellations amongst the continuing allocation or any rooms available after the intake of first year students in September.
Please note that applications will not be accepted from students who have:
A limited number of rooms are set aside each year for students needing temporary accommodation over the Summer recess.
The location of the accommodation can change from year to year depending on the level of external bookings and refurbishment programmes taking place.
The Accommodation Office has details of the number of available places and these details are known just before the Easter recess.
For those who prefer private accommodation the Accommodation Office can provide local letting agent information and a limited private accommodation list both of which are available either by mail or email as well as a whole host of information and guides to assist those students looking in the private sector.
The University does not have suitable accommodation on campus for couples or single parents. However, the Accommodation Office can provide private accommodation lists.
