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The Honor Code states,  “As a member of the UC Berkeley community, I act with honesty, integrity, and respect for others.”  The code is endorsed by the Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate, the ASUC, the Graduate Assembly, and the University Administration.

The ASUC and the Academic Senate developed an  Honor Code Guide for Syllabi  that is intended for use either verbatim or adapted by faculty for inclusion into course syllabi. Resources for further pedagogical exploration are available to all instructors on the  Academic Integrity  web page and through customized workshops developed by the Center for Teaching & Learning.

In compliance with Education code, Section 92640(a), it is the official policy of the University of California at Berkeley to permit any student to undergo a test or examination, without penalty, at a time when that activity would not violate the student’s religious creed, unless administering the examination at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship which could not reasonably have been avoided. Requests to accommodate a student’s religious creed by scheduling tests or examinations at alternative times should be submitted directly to the faculty member responsible for administering the examination.

Reasonable common sense, judgment and the pursuit of mutual goodwill should result in the positive resolution of scheduling conflicts. The regular campus appeals process applies if a mutually satisfactory arrangement cannot be achieved.

The link to this policy is available in the  Religious Creed (link is external) section of the Academic Calendar webpage.

Religious Holidays Calendar

A current Religious Holidays Calendar has been compiled and is now posted on the Center for Teaching and Learning’s website. This calendar will be updated on an annual basis to assist faculty and staff in course and activity planning and to reference in the accommodation process. To facilitate communication between students, instructors and staff, the following form may be useful:

Student Request Form for Religious Accommodation (link is external)

The Academic Senate has established Guidelines Concerning Scheduling Conflicts with Academic Requirements to address the issue of conflicts that arise between extracurricular activities and academic requirements. These policies specifically concern the schedules of student athletes, student musicians, those with out-of-town interviews, and other students with activities (e.g., classes missed as the result of religious holy days) that compete with academic obligations.

These policies were updated in Spring 2014 to include the following statement:

-The pedagogical needs of the class are the key criteria when deciding whether a proposed accommodation is appropriate. Faculty must clearly articulate the specific pedagogical reasons that prevent accepting a proposed accommodation. Absent such a reason, the presumption should be that accommodations are to be made.

The guidelines assign responsibilities as follows:

-It is the instructor’s responsibility to give students a schedule, available on the syllabus in the first week of instruction, of all class sessions, exams, tests, project deadlines, field trips, and any other required class activities.

-It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor(s) in writing by the second week of the semester of any potential conflict(s) and to recommend a solution, with the understanding that an earlier deadline or date of examination may be the most practicable solution.

-It is the student’s responsibility to inform him/herself about material missed because of an absence, whether or not he/she has been formally excused.

The  complete guidelines (link is external)  are available on the Academic Senate website. Additionally, a  checklist for scheduling conflicts to help instructors and students comply with the guidelines is available on the Center for Teaching and Learning website.

**Please note:  Simultaneous proctored administration of a remote exam is an appropriate solution to exam security concerns. Berkeley faculty, faculty at the destination institution and the normal proctoring services here and remotely are presumed to be suitable sources of independent proctoring. Care should be taken that conflict of interest or the appearance of conflict of interest be avoided in undertaking proxy proctorships. It is not a significant increase in faculty workload to have a suitable proctor pick up exam copy(s) several days in advance, followed by returning the completed exams with several days after administration.

Instructors are asked to refrain from general requirements for written excuses from medical personnel for absence due to illness. Many healthy people experience a mild-to-moderate illness and recover without the need to seek medical attention. University Health Services does not have the capacity to evaluate such illnesses and provide documentation excusing student absences. However, UHS will continue to provide documentation when a student is being treated by Tang for an illness that necessitates a change in course load or an incomplete.

From time-to-time the Academic Senate has issued guidance concerning missed classes and exams due to illnesses such as influenza advising that students not attend class if they have a fever. Should a student experience repeated absences due to illness, it may be appropriate for the faculty member to ask the student to seek medical advice. The Senate guidelines advise faculty to use flexibility and good judgment in determining whether to excuse missed work, extend deadlines, or substitute an alternative assignment. Only the Committee on Courses of Instruction (COCI) can waive the final exam. However, a department chair can authorize an instructor to offer an alternative format for a final exam (e.g., paper, take-home exam) on a one-time basis ( 2.1.3.2.2 Temporary Change).

Instructors are reminded of their responsibilities for accommodating disabilities in the classroom in the following areas:

Confidentiality:  Information about a student’s disability is confidential, and may not be shared with other students. Role of Instructor : Course instructors play a critical role in enabling the University to meet its obligation to appropriately accommodate students with disabilities who are registered with the Disabled Students Program (DSP) and who have been issues a Letter of Accommodation. Reading Assignments:

• In advance: Because students with print disabilities usually need assistance from the DSP Alternative Media Center, reading materialsshould    be provided well in advance (two or more weeks) before the reading assignment due date.
• Required or Recommended: Always indicate which course readings (including bCourses postings) are either “required” readings, or“recommended.”
• Accessible Format: Reading materials (especially bCourses postings) should be provided in an “accessible format,” e.g., clearly legible, “clean”   (without stray marks, highlighting, or mark-ups), and whenever possible, in a Word Document or word-searchable PDF.

For more information about accommodations for students with disabilities, please contact the Disabled Students’ Program at 510-642-0518 or email DSP Director Karen Nielson  [email protected] (link sends e-mail) . For more information about providing reading assignments in an accessible format, please contact Martha Velasquez directly at  [email protected] (link sends e-mail) .

In alignment with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and with the California Education Code, Section 66281.7, it is the policy of the University of California at Berkeley to not discriminate against or exclude any person on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions, and to provide reasonable accommodations to students as appropriate. Instructors are reminded of their responsibilities for excusing medically necessary absences for pregnancy and related conditions and making reasonable accommodations in the areas of class sessions, exams, tests, project deadlines, field trips, and any other required activities. For graduate students, faculty advisors are reminded of policies regarding parental leave and the extension of normative time for academic milestones, as set out in the Guide to Graduate Policy.

While we anticipate that most academic accommodation issues can be resolved quickly between students and faculty, if a mutually satisfactory arrangement cannot be achieved, a student may seek further assistance or file a complaint using the campus appeals process or the complaint process in the  Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (link is external)  or (specific to graduate students) email the Graduate Division at  [email protected] (link sends e-mail) .

The Reading, Review, Recitation (RRR) period —which are instructional days—before final exams provides students time to prepare for exams, to work on papers and projects, and to participate in optional review sessions and meetings with instructors.

View Berkeley’s Academic Calendar for current dates for this RRR period.

Please note that the regular semester classroom will NOT be available during the RRR week unless the instructor requests it through the departmental scheduler.

Presentations of capstone projects, oral presentations, and performances are permitted, although flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate students’ individual schedules. The introduction of new material is not permitted. Mandatory exams or quizzes and other mandatory activities are also not permitted, with some very limited exceptions (capstone presentations, for example).

Please keep in mind that final exams and papers or projects substituting for final exams may not be due before the final exam week.

Detailed, updated  guidelines on RRR week activities (link is external)  are available on the Academic Senate web site. The Office of the Registrar has posted answers to  frequently-asked questions (link is external)  about the academic calendar.

In addition, the Center for Teaching and Learning has prepared some  suggestions on making RRR week productive  for instructors and students. If you have tips or ideas you would like to have added to this page, please email  [email protected] (link sends e-mail) .

Campus policy stipulates that graduation ceremonies must take place after the conclusion of final examinations, with the exception of professional school ceremonies with graduate students only.

For more information, please see the Commencement Convocation Events Office website (link is external) .

Contact CTL at [email protected] with any questions about these guidelines.

The 2016 University of California Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence, in alignment with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, requires the campus to provide appropriate accommodations to student victims/survivors of sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault, dating violence and domestic violence.

The SVSH policy identifies a number of appropriate measures, including but not limited to the following: excusing absences; issuing Incomplete grades; making reasonable academic and work adjustments in the areas of class sessions, exams, tests, project, deadlines, field trips, and any other required activities; developing alternative assignments; and permitting test-taking and course attendance in alternative locations.

A request for accommodations based on the SVSH Policy may come from any of a number of campus centers, including but not limited to the PATH to Care Center, the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD), Social Services, and Student Affairs Case Management.  Instructors are reminded of their responsibility, under the Policy, to provide these accommodations to a student on the recommendation of an appropriate office on campus, and to preserve the confidentiality of a request made on behalf of a student. Questions about the appropriateness, suitability, and/or feasibility of a requested accommodation may be directed to the campus office that has recommended it. The SVSH Policy can be found online.

Hardships such as housing or food insecurity, uncertain documentation and immigration status, serious medical and mental health concerns, and significant familial distress, directly affect a student’s ability to be present and committed to their educational endeavors. While instructors are required to respect accommodations requested through DSP, well-founded requests may also come from other sources, such as the Center for Support and Intervention. We encourage you to work with the notifying office to determine whether an adjustment, even if not required by law, might still be appropriate to allow. Instructors are encouraged to refer students to the Center for Support and Intervention to advise students experiencing significant hardships.

You can reach the Center for Support and Intervention at 510-664-4218 or by emailing  [email protected] (link sends e-mail) . More information can be found at  csi.berkeley.edu (link is external) .

As with accommodations for illness, the Senate guidelines, referenced above, advise faculty to use flexibility and good judgment in determining whether to excuse missed work, extend deadlines, or substitute an alternative assignments.

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A postgraduate student's guide to finding accommodation

28 th November 2019

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You’ve got a place on a course, you’ve navigated (or are still trying to) the treacherous minefield that is postgrad funding , so what next? Well, you’ll probably need somewhere to live.

As with funding, accommodation for postgraduate students is not always a logical or easy thing to negotiate or finance. It will obviously depend a little on your course and university, but the main options available to prospective students will be the same from city to city.

We looked at the most common (and some of the less conventional) accommodation options for postgraduate students.

University accommodation/private halls

Some universities have designated halls for postgraduate students – they can be a good environment for those whose fresher party days are behind them but are still looking for sociable student experiences with close proximity to the university. Sometimes final year students or international undergraduates reside in these kinds of halls too.

Many universities only have spaces in their own postgraduate halls for international postgraduate students, but some have places for all on a first-come, first-served basis.

Private companies also have halls available, which are often more pricey, although the difference isn’t always that great as most universities have steadily increased the price of their own halls in recent years. Although some universities or areas of the country will still charge significantly more than others, so it depends a lot on where you will be studying.  It is only when you compare the cost of these halls to renting locally that you get an idea of value for money.

One advantage of living in halls is that all your bills will be taken care of and included in the price, so there’s no need to fiddle with meter readings, wear a disproportionate amount of layers of clothing or argue with internet companies on the phone.  

These rooms can be single, doubles, studios with en-suite, shared bathroom or just a sink, so there are plenty of types of room to choose from, whether you’re looking for something for single occupancy or with your partner.

Private renting with other students/professionals in a house or flatshare

Normally, the larger the house, the cheaper the room, so getting together with a group of people or joining an existing house share through sites such as Spare Room can work well for students - especially if you live with other students, as you will be exempt from council tax. There are plenty of websites like this so be sure to look around for the most cost-effective options.

On the other hand, you may see this as a way to unwind and escape your course (if possible) and choose to do your work in a library or cafe, meaning a sociable and busy household will keep you sane. You may also want to consider living with those on similar courses and timetables to you, especially if the course involves placements or sporadic/unsociable hours so you’re not left alone when others are home for the holidays or missing out on social occasions.

Some universities organise events to help students find people on their course to share houses with; alternatively, you could set up groups on Facebook before the course starts to find suitable ‘buddies’.

There are numerous websites to help you find a house share:

• Room Buddies
• House share
• Easy Room Mate UK

They all offer listings of both rooms and housemate profiles. Additionally, some well-known property sites have sections for students, such as Rightmove students , and Zoopla Flatshare .

We spoke to two students who shared their accommodation experiences during their postgraduate studies.

Nick Chen studied Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University and found his housemates (and house) through an event organised through the university.

“As far as I can remember, Cardiff University didn’t offer – or at least couldn’t guarantee – a place in halls, so I opted for a house share. The course was only nine months, so I thought,’ if it’s an awful experience, I’ll be gone in 9 months anyway’. So really it was down to convenience as the university was organising it, and I knew I could dump the responsibilities on my future housemates to find somewhere nice to live...

“Cardiff did a postgraduate house-hunting event a few months before the year started. Postgraduate students met each other for the first time and underwent a series of embarrassing games designed to introduce you to strangers. For example, there was a bingo card: you went around looking for someone to tick each box, such as “Likes quiet nights” or "doesn’t mind messiness”. What became apparent is that it’s a bit like school and you end up naturally gravitating towards people on the first day because they look friendly, or no one else will talk to you.

"There was a whole day (and then a night out in town) before people formed their groups officially, which meant you had a chance to meet people, with conversations basically being interviews. It was out at a bar that I met the core of the people I would live with – and also some guy just turned up the next day who we’d never met and asked if he could live with us and I guess we said yes because it’s hard to say no in that situation. We then had two days (we booked accommodation at Cardiff halls) to look for somewhere to stay. The university was very helpful, as they picked out options for a six-person house, and hired a mini-van to drive us so we could have a look around.

“It worked out very well because I got on with all my housemates, and my university experience was much better than it would have been if I’d lived in halls or rented a studio flat. There was one other person who did my course, but that was by coincidence. The nature of people willing to attend postgraduate house-hunting means the participants tend to be friendlier, more open people – otherwise you probably wouldn’t take the gamble. Furthermore, although it’s a risk as you’re more or less living with strangers, it’s still preferable to the usual student halls experience where you don’t get a chance at all. And, if you hate all the people you meet at the house-hunting event, there’s no obligation to live with anyone. It might be different for postgraduates, too, as they’re generally older, have more work, and are done with the “student experience”.

“The main disadvantages were that the actual house-hunting day was extremely unpleasant, nerve-wracking and filled with social anxiety – like being on a first date and job interview with 200 people in a city you’ve never been in before. It worked out perfectly in the end, but at the time I felt I could throw up at any point. When I went back to my rented room, I felt ill and – rather melodramatically – considered it the worst day of my life.”

Whilst the thought of going back to Mum and Dad can seem mildly soul-destroying or a huge step backwards, it is actually very much to your advantage. If you’re lucky enough to live within commuting distance of your university and don’t have unlimited funds for living costs, then living at home can be a godsend. It is only unconditional parental love and pride that allows for an overgrown, non-rent paying lodger. If you do feel you should offer something and money can’t be it, then there are always other ways to show your appreciation, such as cooking and chores (which we hope you’ll do anyway)...

Romil Patel lived with his parents in North West London, 45 minutes away from Cit y University, where he was studying his MA. He now works for Bloomberg TV Africa.

“Financially, studying for a Masters full time is difficult enough without the added pressure of having to pay for accommodation. My parents were very receptive to the idea, as education has always been a priority in my family. The main benefit was not having the stress of paying rent and bills on top of the tuition fees; there weren’t many disadvantages, as it's nice having a place where you'll always be welcomed. It was very easy to get back into being at home, but at the same time disappointing, knowing that you're taking a step back after having lived independently for so long!

“However, I'm very glad I made the sacrifices, as they were nothing compared to the fact that I had the opportunity to pursue further studies at a top university which helped me secure a job in an area of journalism that I hadn't previously contemplated.”

Other Accommodation Options

Relatives or friends in the city

The next best thing after Ma and Pa is extended family and friends. If your folks aren’t based in the right city or town then it may be worth looking to extended family, grandparents, godfather or an older sibling that may well be.

Often cheaper, sometimes with less personal space (but this can depend on each particular arrangement and circumstances), lodging is a traditionally cheap way to find a room. Don’t be put off by any cultural stereotypes of strange or eccentric lodgers who fester in their rooms, as there are a variety of types of lodger and thanks to the internet, you can find out a lot about potential dwellings and the location before you consider anything. Sometimes families/young professionals want someone who can occasionally babysit and help with mortgage repayments by filling the spare room.

A notable scheme that has risen in popularity in recent years is the international programme called Homeshare, which essentially matches young people to elderly people who have large houses but need help with cooking, shopping or house maintenance, depending on their situation. They pay a small fee to the programme and you pay a small fee as well. In some home shares, the room will be free but you will be responsible for any increase in council tax (if the property goes from a single dwelling to multiple) and sometimes your share of the utility bills. Find out more about this scheme on the Homeshare website .

Currently, it only operates in select locations, most opportunities being in London, which is arguably the most expensive place to be a postgrad student – so well worth considering if you’re set on a course in the capital.

Gumtree (and similar) can also be good for finding alternative living situations and lodging but beware, as some of these ‘alternative’ arrangements might not be exactly what it states.

Remember, the university accommodation office is there to help you. (You’ve paid enough to study there!) So if you need help with contracts, finding property or you’re just concerned about your potential living arrangements, pay them a visit.

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t feel pressured to pay deposits if you’re not sure about somewhere and most importantly, stay safe. If you’re going to look at a room somewhere alone and you don’t know the people or local area, then tell somebody where you’re going, just in case.

Happy House Hunting!

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Student accommodation for postgraduates: PhD

Being accepted onto a PhD programme is incredibly exciting, but there a few things to consider besides your funding. These will include your deadlines and supervisor expectations, networking opportunities and the possibility of taking on part-time work as a teaching assistant. But one of the most important factors to bear in mind will be where you are going to live throughout your studies.

In this article, we will look at the accommodation options for PhD students and how to decide where to live and who to live with. We will also discuss some things to consider when you are choosing a postgraduate accommodation provider and how renting privately with Mansion Student might be a great choice for you.

Accommodation options for PhD students

When looking for student accommodation as a PhD candidate, you may feel overwhelmed by your options. You may have a partner or even children to consider when making a move or may have certain needs and requirements to meet personally.

University accommodation such as general student halls can still be an option when studying for a PhD. However, your university may offer postgraduate-specific halls. This option may be more suitable for those looking for a quieter pace of life than perhaps might be found by mixing with undergraduate students. It may also be possible for you to become a resident tutor in undergraduate residences, which can combine work with a place to live.

Outside of the university campus, you may wish to go into privately rented accommodation. This could be a room in a shared flat or house alongside friends, fellow students or existing tenants who you have never met before. If this does not appeal to you and you want more personal space and privacy, then a single-occupancy apartment or self-contained studio in purpose-built student accommodation may be a better option.

The final option would be to live at home. This would be the obvious choice if you are completing your PhD on a part-time basis alongside employment, or if you have returned to academia later in life.

Choosing where to live during your PhD

There are many factors to think about when choosing where to live during your PhD. You will need to seriously consider the location of your accommodation and whether you wish to be based in the city centre or close to the University such as our Woodhouse Apartments in Leeds . This will depend on your personal preference, lifestyle and the transport options available to you.

Transport links will be an important part of your choice regardless of where you live, as you will need to access your university, fieldwork area and amenities across the city. If you study at Durham University and stay in our Ernest Place student accommodation , we will offer you a free bus pass to help you get to university and around the city.

You will also need to consider the proximity of your chosen accommodation to your PhD office or base and field of research if applicable. Some PhD studies can be carried out remotely, whereas others will require you to be close by.

There are also factors regarding the accommodation option itself which you should bear in mind. These include the property’s size and whether it provides the on-site facilities and features you would require to be comfortable and settled. Of course, much of this will depend on your budget and what is affordable to you in the location you want to live in.

Choosing who to live with during your PhD

Equally as important as deciding where and in what type of accommodation you want to live in is who you will be sharing that space with.

You might not want to live with unfamiliar people, as you won’t know their lifestyles or whether you will even get along with them. If you do choose to live with fellow students, you will need to think about what stage of the university system they are in and their different priorities. For example, you could live with fellow PhD students who will probably have common goals and lifestyles, or you could cast your net wider and include Masters and undergraduate students. It really depends on the range of people you wish to live with.

As a PhD student, you could also choose to live with working professionals and non-students. This is particularly popular with older PhD students who perhaps do not want to engage in the typical student lifestyle adopted by undergraduate students .

There will be housing advice and support available through your university, though if you apply for a place to live in university managed postgraduate halls you could be randomly assigned flatmates. If you want more choice, there may be an online portal where you can connect with others PhD students at your university looking for a place to live, or you could look on social media. Many accommodation providers like Mansion Student will also be on hand to provide advice and guidance.

It may be that none of these options sounds appealing to you, and you wish to live alone. This is more common among PhDs than students at other levels, as this type of postgraduate study is quite intense and requires lots of dedicated time for reading, researching and writing. The presence of other people may be too distracting.

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As you look for accommodation providers, you should research each provider’s reputation— you can look online to see reviews by previous tenants. You should also think about what kind of contract you are willing to get into, especially the length of the contract and its terms and conditions.

When considering a specific accommodation provider, you should look carefully at the condition of the individual rooms or flats as well as the property as a whole, especially shared facilities like the laundry room. Does everything seem to be well maintained, and is the property secure? Additionally, you may be able to speak to current or previous tenants about their experience of staying at that property.

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There is a wide range of accommodation available in Oxford for graduate students, provided both by the colleges and the University. In addition, many graduate students secure accommodation in the private sector.

The University can't guarantee accommodation to its graduate students. However, in 2018-19, 72% of full-time graduate 'freshers' (first-year students) were housed in college or University accommodation, and 53% of all full-time graduate students.

Ordinarily, your college will explain their process for applying for accommodation when you receive your college offer. Please be aware that if you apply after the main December or January deadline for your course, you'll typically receive a college offer much later than the majority of applicants.

If you receive your college offer relatively late in the admissions cycle and/or your college does not have any suitable accommodation available, there are still options available. The University's Graduate Accommodation Office may be able to help or you may need to seek accommodation in the private sector (refer to the University and private accommodation section of this page). 

Disabled students

If you have a disability which means that you have specific requirements related to your accommodation, please make sure that you declare this when you apply to your course. Colleges (and the University) have a range of rooms that can cater to a variety of needs, but these are allocated throughout the admissions cycle, and so suitable accommodation may not be available if your needs are not known until a late stage.

If you've declared a disability on your application form, you'll be contacted by the Disability Advisory Service with further advice if you receive an offer of a graduate place at the University.

Make sure that your College Accommodation Office (or the University's Graduate Accommodation Office) is aware of any specific needs when you apply for their accommodation.

Please note that no applicant can be guaranteed accommodation.

Part-time students

The University and its colleges cannot ordinarily accommodate part-time students, with the exception of Kellogg College and Keble College. If you are a part-time student and need to stay in Oxford for short blocks of time, some colleges offer their part-time college members the opportunity to book short-term accommodation. Please speak to your college directly to see if they are able to help you. 

The University Club  and the Department for Continuing Education  offer overnight accommodation. You may also find appropriate accommodation advertised in the Gazette  or through University Rooms  (an external website).

Please note that the the inclusion of a link to an external website on this page should not be understood to be an endorsement of that website, the site's owners, or their products and services.

Colleges provide a variety of accommodation options. Some colleges will have various different options, others may have a dedicated block (or blocks) of accommodation of a similar type/cost.

Some colleges are able to guarantee accommodation for their incoming graduates, other colleges may only be able to accommodate a proportion of their graduates.  If your college is unable to provide accommodation, the University's  Graduate Accommodation Office may be able to help or you may need to seek accommodation in the private sector. Find out more in the  University and Private accommodation section.

Your college will outline the accommodation that they have available, and explain their application process, when you receive your college offer letter.

Please note that while accommodation can be requested, there is no guarantee that this will be available.

What rooms do colleges typically offer?

The table below provides a breakdown of the typical college accommodation that was available to graduate students in 2023-24. These costs are likely to increase annually. Please check with the college for the most accurate amounts.

You can use the filers below to select what types of accommodation are shown in the table.

Please contact Regent's Park College , Somerville College and St Cross College directly (using the contact details on the relevant college page) for information about typical accommodation costs.

Further information about typical college accommodation

• ‘College’ and ‘colleges’ refers to all 44 of the University’s colleges, including those designated as Permanent Private Halls (PPHs).
• For details of the location of college accommodation, visit the relevant college page  or the college's own website.
• Single (both standard and en-suite): average costs shown are per person;
• Couples: average costs shown are per unit not per person (units include double occupancy rooms, studio flats, one bedroom flats, and two bedroom flats);
• Families : average costs shown are per available bedroom (units include one, two, and three bedroom flats and houses);
• Flats:  average costs shown are per available bedroom (units include flats of varying sizes, including studio flats).
• Utilities refers to the supply of electricity, gas and water. Other services such as internet/Wi-Fi may also be included. Further details may be found on the  relevant college page  on this website, or the college’s own website. 
• Further details about meal provision at the college may be found on the  relevant college page  on this website, or the college’s own website.

For single standard rooms at Merton College, a fuel allowance of 3000 units per year (1000 units per term) is provided to each student.  Any units used above this amount are charged at £0.09 per unit.

University accommodation

If your college isn't able to house you , the University has a range of accommodation options for full-time graduate students, including accommodation for couples and families.  There are a range of rooms, flats and houses in and around Oxford, on sites owned and managed by the University.

For more information on graduate student properties and how to apply for accommodation, visit the University's  Graduate Accommodation Office website and contact the team.

Private accommodation

If you are considering private accommodation, please be aware that the University's  residence requirements  apply to all full-time students. 

If you decide to rent private accommodation, the landlord or letting agent will expect you to sign a tenancy agreement or contract. Make sure that you understand the tenancy agreement/contract and what your obligations are before you sign it. The tenancy agreement/contract should make sense and be easy to understand.

As part of the tenancy agreement/contract you may typically be required to pay a deposit, undertake a credit check, and provide a guarantor.

Deposits and credit checks

You may be asked to pay a deposit to cover the cost of any potential damage to the property or its contents (eg an amount up to 5 weeks' rent). The deposit must be placed in a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme within 30 days of giving it to your landlord.

You may be asked to undertake a credit check and will typically be charged a fee for this.

You may be asked to provide a guarantor who will be legally responsible for paying the rent if you do not.  The landlord or letting agent may have conditions for deciding whether a guarantor is suitable (eg the guarantor must not be retired or live abroad).

If you are unable to provide a suitable guarantor you may be unable to rent the property, or the landlord/letting agent may require you to pay a larger deposit and/or a substantial period of rent in advance.

If you live with others and sign a joint tenancy the guarantors will be responsible for the rent should any of your housemates fail to pay their rent.

Oxford resources

The Oxford University Students Union (Oxford SU) provides  guidance on living out  and can help you if you have questions or concerns about accommodation. You can also search for properties to let on the Oxford SU Accommodation Service website.  

Private accommodation is often advertised in the University Gazette , which is published weekly during term time.

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If you are new to renting, or renting in the UK,  Shelter  can provide you with lots of useful information about how renting works, the types of tenancies available, and what to look out for in your contract.

You may find it useful to search external websites, such as the  Daily Info  website and specialist student accommodation websites such as  Rightmove for students  or  Student Accommodation UK .

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You can choose from a variety of quality accommodation options, located both on our campuses and in surrounding areas.

Adjusting to life in a new city, country or culture can be a challenging experience. Finding the right accommodation (housing) is one of the most important practical considerations.

We can help you find somewhere to live and assist with any housing issues.

University accommodation

Our students travel from all over the world to study here and we aim to provide the best range and standard of accommodation possible.

There are both catered and self-catered accommodation options for postgraduate students. These can be found across a range of convenient locations within reach of most key University buildings and Edinburgh’s city centre.

University accommodation offers:

• comprehensive community and welfare networks from our Residence Life team
• mixed gender residences, with some single gender flats available
• laundry facilities
• secure cycle storage
• data network services in each bedroom for internet access

Accommodation options

Our accommodation is based across a number of sites, all located within a short walk or bus ride from Edinburgh’s centre and the main University areas.

You can choose from a variety of options in either traditional halls of residence or blocks of self-contained flats, the latter typically varying in size from four to six single study-bedrooms. There is a mix of en-suite rooms and those with shared bathroom facilities.

We offer accommodation for those with disabilities, and some accommodation for students with a partner or family is also available.

Rents for University accommodation typically include utility costs, internet services, personal contents insurance and some cleaning services.

Detailed information, including prices to help you plan your budget, is available from our accommodation website.

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If you would prefer not to live in University accommodation, the Students' Association Advice Place can also offer you advice and resources about finding private rented accommodation.

The University is an integral part of the city. You’ll be learning — and living — in one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals. Our postgraduate accommodation is all within a short walk or bus ride from the city-centre.

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About Grad Housing

Housing provided by the University for graduate students generally involves two locations: Washington Square Village (WSV) and Stuyvesant Town (StuyTown). Housing for graduate students is not guaranteed and is very limited. Priority is given to first-year graduate applicants.

Please note, Stuyvesant Town is reserved for specific programs, e.g. MacCracken Scholars, and is not available to the general graduate community.

WSV is just steps from Washington Square Park and the main NYU campus, while StuyTown is near Union Square.  Both areas work together to create a dynamic environment and provide graduate students the opportunity to live in an apartment complex that is home to students, faculty, and members of the greater NYC community.

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Washington Square Village New York, NY 10012

Accessibility at Washington Square Village

Building accessibility.

This hall has an accessible entrance located at 4 Washington Square Village. Accommodations in this building include:

• Single studios
• Low occupancy suites
• Air conditioning
• Suites without carpet
• Wheelchair and mobility-related modified suites
• Access to kitchens

For more information about accessible housing, including information on other types of accommodations available and those that are available in any building, please visit the Moses Center for Student Accessibility and find other information on Accessible Housing .

Location Accessibility

This hall is located approximately 0.1 miles (0.2 km) from Washington Square Park. The closest NYU Shuttle stop is at 715 Broadway, served by all shuttle routes .

Note: NYU is currently engaged in a comprehensive review to enhance accessibility throughout its residence halls. The information listed above is subject to change and updates as the project progresses.

Stuyvesant Town

Stuyvesant Town New York, NY 10009

Accessibility at Stuyvesant Town

Accommodations in these buildings include:

• Single bedrooms

For more information about accessible housing, visit the Moses Center for Student Accessibility . For a list of accommodations that the University provides regardless of building location, see Accessible Housing .

These buildings are located between 14th and 20th Streets, and First Avenue and East River Drive, approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from Washington Square Park. The Route C Shuttle makes 7 stops around the perimeter of Stuyvesant Town. Stuyvesant Town is within approximately five blocks of public transportation.

Building-Specific Accessibility Note - Process for Requesting Accommodations at Stuyvesant Town

In addition to the University’s process for requesting disability-related accessible housing, Stuyvesant Town has additional processes for requesting accessible housing. Please complete the Stuyvesant Town online accommodation request form . Resident Services provides assistance with this form through [email protected] or at 833.414.2779.

Resource Center

The resource center is located at 2 Washington Square Village, #1N. Enter through the driveway on 3rd Street (cross street is Mercer). We are located on the right side / the side without a doorman. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 12pm until 9pm (Summer and holiday hours may vary.) Telephone: (212) 998-4210

More About the Grad Housing Community

Room & suite types:.

• WSV: Shared studio apartments with 1 room for 2 people
• StuyTown: 2 bedroom apts for 2 people (private bedrooms)

Room Features:

• Apartment-style with full bath, dressing area, and kitchen in each unit
• Air-conditioned
• Graduate residence

Building/Community Features:

• Beautiful landscaped courtyard for residents
• Terrific shopping and restaurants nearby
• Laundry facilities are available in the basement of each building; a laundry card will be provided to you upon check-in. You can add value to the card through the machine located inside each laundry room.
• An attractive and secure enclave of approximately 90 high-rise buildings set in a park-like environment amid lawns, trees, and playgrounds
• Laundry facilities are available in the terrace level of the building; a laundry card will be provided to you upon check-in. You can add value to the card through the machine located inside each laundry room. (Any questions or problems related to the operation of the laundry facilities should be directed to StuyTown Resident Services at 212-420-5000).

Internet and Cable TV service are not provided by the university. Students must contract independently with local service providers. Residents provide their own TVs, routers, and connecting cables. More information is available at check-in or by contacting the Grad Halls Resource Center.

• Building doormen on duty 24 hours a day. 
• Residents must present their NYU ID cards on entry.
• All guests must be signed in and out by their resident host and leave picture ID at the guard station.
• Stuyvesant Town Public Safety is present in the area. Stuyvesant Town does not have Public Safety officers stationed at building doors.
• Stuyvesant Town Public Safety: (212) 598-5233
• All guests use intercom to contact their host's apartment and wait to be buzzed in.

Service requests should be reported at the first sign of a problem. If there is damage in your room, do not repair it yourself. Skilled repair personnel will fix it for you. Preventative maintenance and routine repairs are done without charge, though you will be billed for any damage caused by your negligence or actions.

Emergency repairs include major leaks and flooding, inoperative door locks, and any problem that endangers safety or property. In case of an emergency, contact the reception desk or any member of the residence hall staff immediately.

Report maintenance concerns to the NYU Client Services Center by filling in a work request form .

In addition, you may email the Client Services Center at [email protected] or you may call the CSC at 212-998-1001. The Client Services Center is open Mon - Fri 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sat - Sun 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Except University Holidays).

Report general maintenance concerns to StuyTown Resident Services at 212-420-5000.

If you have issues with lightbulbs, rugs, or university furniture, please contact the NYU Client Services Center or fill out a work request form .

For current residents: Email:  [email protected] Phone: (212) 998-4210

For all other inquiries, including new applicants and admitted students: Email: [email protected] Phone: (212) 998-4600

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Residence Hall Director Phone : 212-998-1339 Email :  [email protected]

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Living Off-Campus as a Graduate Student

Johns Hopkins University does not offer graduate student housing. Prior to or upon arrival, graduate students need to secure their own independent housing.

The Baltimore City neighborhood immediately surrounding the Homewood campus is called Charles Village. There are lots of other proximal areas in which students may consider living: Hampden, Waverly, Roland Park, Guilford, Remington, Mt. Vernon, and others. Johns Hopkins does run a free shuttle service to a few of these neighborhoods.

Off-Campus Housing

Incoming graduate students in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering who need housing accommodations while looking for a place to live can contact the Off-Campus Housing Office to obtain information about living in Baltimore. In addition, the Transitional Graduate Housing Program allows students to stay on campus between June and the end of July. This program has very limited availability so students should contact the office for additional information.

Extensive housing information, rental listings are posted on the Off-Campus Housing Office website. The office can be reached at [email protected] or 410-516-7961.

Housing resources for Johns Hopkins University graduate students:

•  Attorney General’s Office Guide : Landlords and Tenants
• Baltimore Housing Authority
• Baltimore Craigslist
• BaltimoreCollegetown
• A Self-help Guide to Fair Housing in the City of Baltimore

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At King's Residences, you have the opportunity to live and learn in a safe and collaborative environment in one of the most exciting and eclectic cities in the world. The accommodation guarantee applies to the following groups where KCL is the firm choice (whether conditional or unconditional) for a full-time course for the 2024/25 academic year and if all required deposits for the course have been paid.

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The PG guarantee applies as long as you hold an Active Registration and complete the required steps of the booking process as laid out here before the deadline of midnight 17 July 2024. Any Reactivated registrations are excluded from the guarantee. 

If you need to cancel your accommodation, the deadline to do so without charges is 23:59 on 17 May 2024 (UK time zone). Please refer to the  cancellation policy  for further details.

This guarantee is for individual applicants and cannot be transferred to another student. Additionally, the accommodation guarantee does not apply to room preferences (location, room type). 

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Renting accommodation is the norm in Switzerland, where high land prices and building costs keep the home ownership rate at a consistently low level of less than 40%. As a result, accommodation in Zurich is expensive and hard to find.

Searching for accommodation is a time-consuming process, but it is easier if you are able to carry out your search in the local area itself. You may find it helpful to book a hotel room, rent a place in a student house or rent a shared flat to start with. This will give you time to look around for suitable accommodation. Students in Switzerland often organise flat-shares, not least because living on campus is not as common here as it is in English-speaking countries, for example.

You should expect to pay 400 to 1,000 Swiss francs per month for a room with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. The cost of renting a one- to 2.5-room flat is significantly higher – between 800 and 1,600 Swiss francs per month depending on location and furnishings.

It is worth looking for accommodation outside Zurich too. Rents outside the city are more affordable and there are quick public transport links to ETH Zurich.

The Housing Office of University and ETH Zurich helps students and employees at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich to find accommodation. You can search for housing online via the Housing Office website or make use of its personal advisory service.

The Housing Office let a limited number of rooms to international Master and exchange students. Students who are eligible for this will be provided with a link to a website on which they can apply for a room in good time. These rooms are let for one or two semesters. When your rental contract expires, you will have to find alternative accommodation yourself. There are as well some studio apartments reserved for international doctoral students.

You can find information on how to find rooms and flats in the VMB Newcomers Guide  by D-BSSE  Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering.

The external page Student Housing Cooperative call_made (Studentische Wohngenossenschaft, Woko) has around 2,000 rooms to let throughout the city of Zurich. These are available exclusively to students and doctoral students at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich and are all within very easy reach by public transport, most of them being located near one of the university sites. The accommodation ranges from simply equipped houses in Zurich’s Old Town to purpose-built student residences and complexes with a modern infrastructure.

People often find accommodation via their friends and acquaintances. It is definitely worth making use of your personal contacts and social media in your accommodation search.

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Accommodation vacancies can also be found in local newspapers or on notice boards, such as those in the entrance hall of the ETH Zurich main building. It is also worth taking a look at the notice boards at the University of Zurich.

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If you have firmly accepted your offer to study at UCL for 2024-2025 Academic Year, you can apply for accommodation. To apply, log into the UCL Accommodation Portal . 

Current students can submit an application for the 2023-2024 academic year. To apply, log into the  UCL Accommodation Portal  and select the correct term to start your application. There is current availability in rooms across locations and a range of price points. Offers are sent to applicants daily, so please make sure you check your email inbox. 

UCL Accommodation allocates approximately 8,000 beds across London every year.  

We guarantee accommodation to students that are under 18 years old or First Year  students with Additional Requirements . Current UCL students that have Additional Requirements should review the webpage to ensure they have the correct documentation for their application.

First Year students are prioritised for UCL Accommodation, which means that they are offered spaces in UCL Accommodation ahead of returning students. During the academic year 2023-24, all applicants who met the eligibility criteria were allocated a place in UCL Accommodation. 

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate students are eligible for a prioritised place in UCL Accommodation if they:

• are a full-time student  
• are in their first year at UCL or are attending UCL for a full academic year on Junior Year Abroad (JYA) Erasmus, or Exchange programmes  
• apply for a single room (we have very limited couples and family accommodation)  
• have not previously lived or studied in  Greater London  at a Higher Education Institution (University)  
• list UCL as their firm choice by 10 June 2024  
• submit their UCL Accommodation application (separate to application to study) by 10 June 2024

Postgraduate students are prioritised for an offer of accommodation if they: 

• are an international, full-time student 
• are in their first year at UCL 
• apply for a single room (we have very limited couples and family accommodation)   
• have accepted an offer to study for a full-time Masters’ programme, Postgraduate Diploma, MPhil or PhD, or full-year affiliate programme at UCL by 30 June 2024 
• have not previously lived or studied in  Greater London  at a Higher Education Institution (University) 
• submit their UCL Accommodation application (separate to application to study) by 30 June 2024 

Once you confirm your eligibility you'll find additional information on the  Applying for UCL Accommodation  webpage and can start learning about the  Halls that are conveniently located in central London and the range of room types to suit different budgets.

Application deadlines

• Undergraduates: 10 June
• Postgraduates: 30 June

Allocations timelines

We have outlined the offer timeline to help students understand when they can expect to receive a response to their UCL Accommodation application.

*Affiliate applicants attending UCL in January 2025 will be able to apply for the Affiliate 2024-2025 (Terms 2 & 3) term from Monday 23 September 2024. Places will be allocated between October to December 2024. 

At UCL, we want to provide you with a home away from home, where you will feel comfortable and supported. As a resident in UCL halls, you can join in weekly activities and events organised in your hall, as part of Flourish , our residential life programme. In UCL halls, we have Student Residence Advisers (SRAs), who are there to provide pastoral support, signpost residents to UCL support services, and help students settle into university life.   

If you are not eligible and/ or are considering private accommodation, you can find useful resources and information to help you with your search on the Alternative Accommodation for Students  webpage.  

UCL Accommodation will continue to add halls to our portfolio in order to meet the demand for places and our website will be updated regularly to reflect this. Most recently, we have added 500+ new bed spaces for UCL Accommodation at Urbanest King’s Cross for 2023/24 . 

All the information you may want while considering spending your first year living in UCL Accommodation, from university life to the application process.

Additional requirements

UCL Accommodation work to ensure students with additional requirements are allocated rooms that meet their needs and at no additional costs through rent adjustment.

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Learn more about the options available for students that do not meet the eligibility criteria for UCL Accommodation or choose to live in other types of housing.

Accommodation for PhD students

VU Amsterdam has reserved a limited number of accommodations for prospective international staff with different housing providers. Unfortunately, we can only offer housing to about 50% of all new incoming staff. We strongly recommend that you begin searching for housing on your own to improve your chances.

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General information about housing in the netherlands.

We advise you to start your search on time and  to widen your search to areas further away from Amsterdam, like for example Zaandam, Almere, Hoofddorp, or Alphen aan de Rijn. Be prepared to start your own search as housing is very difficult to find in the Netherlands. We can only offer housing to about 50% of all new incoming Phds. Public transport is available but be aware that it will come with extra costs if you need to travel to VU Amsterdam. Information on the following website might also be useful: Access website .

Dutch housing system

In the Netherlands there is a difference between Social housing and housing on the Private market. The differences are in short:

Social housing: Affordable housing, for people with a low income, owned by housing corporations. For internationals coming to the Netherlands is very hard to obtain, as they work with registration time. At the moment, the waiting time is 8- 15 years. To apply for social housing, contact the municipality to find the local organisation. The maximum rent of these housing options is €808,06 excluding services and extras. Sometimes tenants are eligible for housing allowance. There are income restrictions, you can find more information here . 

Once you are in social housing, you can apply for a housing allowance (a state contribution to your rent). Some conditions must be met in order to receive a housing allowance. VU Amsterdam has no influence on the outcome of your housing allowance application. Private market (Free sector): House prices in the Netherlands have increased heavily in the last few years, and as a result, finding affordable accommodation in the main Dutch cities can be a challenge. Unlike what you might be used to, a substantial part of your budget will probably be spent on rent and other housing related costs. For example, a one-bedroom apartment to rent in Amsterdam can range from €1,100 to €2,000 a month while three-bedroom apartments start from around €3000. In addition, there will be mandatory costs for utility and water bills, municipal taxes and insurance. If you are planning to come to Amsterdam with your partner and/or children, be aware that it is even more difficult to find affordable housing in Amsterdam and surroundings.

Eligibility

Who can apply for accommodation.

All guests, staff members, interns and PhDs who have a courtesy or employment contract at VU Amsterdam (initiated by the supervisor of the department) and in case of a non EU citizen the VISA procedure has been approved (conditionally) will receive an invitation to apply for accommodation online via a google doc link.  You can only apply for accommodation from VU Amsterdam when you meet the following criteria:

• You have a non-Dutch nationality. Please note that when you have dual citizenship of the Netherlands and an EU/Non-EU country, you are not eligible for accommodation via us;
• You are not living in the Netherlands already. Our services are meant to provide a so-called soft landing. When you already found accommodation on your own or received accommodation from us before, it is not possible to apply again.
• If you are a single person or in a couple, then you are eligible for one of our housing options. We do not have family housing available.

Application procedure and waiting list

You will automatically receive an invitation to apply for housing, this is part of the employment or courtesy contract process. Once your VU Amsterdam supervisor / promotor has initiated the employment contract process in your personal dashboard on vu.nl, your file will also be sent to the international office and then you will receive information regarding our accommodation services. We advise the department to initiate the process a long time before your arrival. This means that after that you will receive an application form (Google doc) by e-mail. We advise you to send in your application form as soon as possible to have the best chance to get housing upon arrival.

Accommodation types and contract information

Our accommodation consists of furnished short stay studios with a maximum rental period of 12 months. We will try to offer a short stay studio to provide a so-called soft landing and we aim to do that around two months prior to arrival, however we only have limited availability and can't guarantee accommodation for everyone! If you plan to stay longer than 1 year, you will need to find accommodation yourself. Extensions are not possible. For more information on the accommodation types, please click here .

Important: We do not keep lists based on specific wishes, like distance, neighbourhoods, prices or the size of an apartment. The only thing you can add to your application is your wish to apply for a couple studios or a single one. You may refuse an offer once (with a reasonable explanation why) and after refusing or not replying to an offer twice, we will remove your name from the list!  

Housing options for couple

We have very limited rooms available for couples therefore it is important to apply early if you are planning to come with a partner. Your partner does not need to be associated with the VU Amsterdam for you to live together if assigned university housing. Please note these apartments are often fully rented out and therefore have very limited availability. 

There are unfortunately no housing options for families

Families with children need to find their own accommodation on the private market. The cost of family apartments can be quite expensive, and square meterage can be smaller than you may expect. It is always difficult if you have to move to a different location while finding new schools/ day care / general practitioners. Another option is for guest / employees to come alone to the Netherlands first and try to find accommodation for their families while living here. You can read more about bringing your family to the Netherlands here .

Rules and Regulations

• Rules and regulations

When you receive a short stay accommodation from us and you wish to end it any sooner than the official end date, you may do so with a full one month notice time per the 15th of the month or per the last day of the month. In that case, please notify both us (by e-mail) and DUWO via the button: terminate rental agreement in your own personal DUWO account. In case you would like to extend up to the maximum allowed period, please let us know by email ( [email protected] ) and at least two or three months before the official end date of the housing contract.

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…by Katie / from Wales, UK / studying LLB Law (Graduate entry)

Where I was going to live upon arriving in Edinburgh was my initial and largest concern before moving to the city. This blog will explain the process I went through in choosing where to stay and my experience.

The Catering Question?

Choosing catered or self-catered accommodation is one of the main decisions to make when beginning the accommodation search. Catered accommodation is found in Pollock Halls next to Arthur’s Seat and is close to the George Square Campus. With the exception of one (Fraser Court) which is self-catered, the rest of the Halls all have access to the large catered spread every day. This option is great for someone who feels that juggling settling into university life as well as organising meals is too stressful, or even if you are someone who simply doesn’t enjoy cooking!

Personally, I chose to go for self-catered accommodation as the biggest self-proclaimed fussy eater ever! I also wanted the flexibility to eat when I wanted and not at the set meal times offered within the catered accommodation. As a first-year who was involved in a variety of activities, I often found myself at some sort of sports training in the evenings and self-catered accommodation gave me the flexibility to eat upon my return home and not to miss out to get back and eat at the allocated times.

The process of choosing accommodation

I had already made my decision to go for self-catered accommodation and I began to search through the available accommodations whilst making a list of pros and cons. Below is a list of criteria that I was looking for

• Distance to university campus
• Distance to university sports facilities
• Distance to Prince’s Street to access larger transport links
• Available bus links passing accommodation if it was further away from campus
• Cost per month
• Bathroom/en-suite access
• Laundry room, common areas and study areas within the building
• Distance to the nearest supermarket for groceries

After this process, I submitted my 5 top choices and got allocated to  Brae House  in Abbeyhill.

My Brae House Experience

I loved my experience in Brae House. I had my own room with an en-suite in a flat with 7 other flatmates. We shared a large kitchen and living space which was great. We also had our own kitchen cupboards in which we could store all our utensils and 2 fridge-freezers split between us all.

Another benefit of living in such a large flat was that I made really close friends that I am still close with in my final year of study. By moving to a city together and going through the settling-in process together, these shared experiences make you such strong friends. You also have ready-made friends that you can guarantee will be around for you if you have a bad day. It was so reassuring upon moving to university that I would have people I lived with and that I would get to know well, as I was very nervous about feeling isolated. Luckily, this was never the case!

I found that Brae House gave me the perfect combination of socialising and alone time if needed. I was able to go to the calm of my own room if I felt like it but always knew that there were 7 other flatmates as well as a common area downstairs if I was feeling sociable. I also felt very safe in the accommodation as we used key fobs to access the building, manned reception area, our own flat and then our rooms. So it was really reassuring to know that only I could access my room!

So, to conclude….

Trying to decide what conditions you want to live in is a big choice, so here are my top tips to consider.

• Self-catered or catered accommodation?
• En-suite or shared bathroom?
• Single or shared bedroom?
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Enjoy your accommodation search!!!!

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'I wanted to learn more about telecommunications and find solutions to improve connectivity for people and businesses. Working towards a PhD allowed me to pursue this goal through research.'

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We are currently developing direct communication links between mobile phones and satellites. This advancement aims to provide seamless connectivity in remote areas such as the sea or deserts. Additionally, it will expand coverage, allowing more users to access the internet at faster speeds. This means that as more people start using it in the future, the system can handle them without any connection problems.

Choosing us

I had heard a lot about the 5G-6G Innovation Centre (5G-6GIC) before applying for my PhD. As it is one of the top-ranked centres working on 5G-6G telecommunications. I was always thinking about continuing my future studies there. Luckily, I found a research topic aligned with my interests and applied. Now, I'm conducting research at the place I always wanted to be. 

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My project focuses on establishing direct communication between mobile phones and satellites. This is a cutting-edge topic that numerous universities and companies are currently working on to enable seamless connectivity. By enhancing coverage, my project aims to allow a greater number of users to access high-speed internet in the future, even in areas like the sea and deserts where internet connectivity is currently limited.

Supervision

My supervisor has been a constant source of support throughout my research journey. He generously shares his experience to enhance my skills and knowledge. Our weekly meetings decrease my stress and pressure, as I can openly discuss my research issues with him and receive valuable advice. He always works to make me feel more confident and simplify the research process for me.

Here at 6GIC, researchers cover a wide range of telecommunications topics, enabling you to discuss and share knowledge with them. You can also seek their advice to enhance your understanding. 

This will broaden your knowledge in telecommunications, benefiting your future career. Additionally, various workshops are held here, providing opportunities to learn from industry experts. Companies visit to present their work and share knowledge with researchers, offering valuable networking opportunities beyond academia. This is an excellent chance to expand your network beyond academic circles.

Most rewarding moments

The most rewarding moments in my PhD journey are when my research gets accepted for publication in journals or conferences. It boosts my confidence and gives me a sense of accomplishment, knowing that my work is valued and useful. Presenting my research at conferences is also fulfilling, as I get to meet other researchers and experts in my field and share ideas with them. It's an opportunity to establish myself as a researcher or expert in my field on a global scale, which adds to the enjoyment of my PhD journey.

Life on campus 

I lived at the university's accommodation and I believe it's a valuable experience to live with others in a flat during the first year of our studies. It teaches us how to compromise and helps us form friendships. Living with peers of the same age prevents feelings of loneliness. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to meet people from different countries and become familiar with their cultures, cuisines, and accents. Overall, it's a positive experience.

Moreover, the rooms in Surrey accommodation are very cosy and clean. They promptly address any facility issues in the accommodations and ensure thorough cleaning before the start of each academic year. Additionally, the public areas are cleaned every day. These actions make living there comfortable.

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My favourite spot on campus is the lake. It's stunning, especially during spring and summer. It's perfect for walks, runs, or hanging out with friends while taking in the beauty of the surroundings. Whenever I'm tired or in need of relaxation, I love to spend time by the lake. Additionally, during summer, there are activities organized for students to enjoy.

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