Applying
for halls

Applications for halls are open to all Derby students, whether they are apprentices, new undergraduates, returners, internationals or local students. Applying for halls is really easy. You'll need your UCAS or student number to apply and you'll only have to pay £50 upfront to secure your booking. That £50 will be deducted from your first term's rent.

How to apply for halls

Once you've accepted your offer from the University of Derby, you can apply for halls. We recommend you apply soon after you've chosen Derby as your first choice University so that you have the best chance of getting the room type that you want. Don't worry though, we have plenty of rooms available and we guarantee a room to first-year and overseas students who apply by 31 July. For September 2023, we still have lots of rooms available, all of them just a short walking distance to the University and the city centre.

When you apply, you'll see what options and room types are still open to you. All applications should be made online. You'll have the chance to tell us your room preferences when you apply and though we can't guarantee that you'll be offered your first choice of room, we will however do our best to meet your requirements from the choices you've made.

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When you apply, you should also tell us whether you want to live in a single or mixed-gender flat and if you have any particular requirements because of a medical condition.

When we've allocated you a room, we'll email you to let you know and we'll send you an offer of accommodation, so remember to check your emails regularly. To accept our offer of accommodation, you'll need to complete the online offer and accept it within ten working days.

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Accommodation to suit everyone

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September starters

Halls of residence are the first choice for first year, foundation and overseas students. Halls are a great introduction to University life and they are the ideal place to make friends with other new ...

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Current students

There's a vibrant community of our second and third year students living in halls with other students in similar study years. Find out about all the convenience and benefits that halls can provid...

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International students

Our halls of residence have a long-standing record of excellent customer service for international students. We aim to make halls a home from home and encourage students to join in our events programm...

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January starters

There will be rooms available in halls for our January starters, across all halls depending on where vacancies have become available. 

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Students with special requirements

It’s important to tell us about any health conditions, disabilities or wellbeing concerns you have when you apply so that we can support you during your stay with us.

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University of Nottingham students

Students from the University of Nottingham can stay in our halls of residence while studying at the Medical School in Derby.

Other contracts

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51 week contracts

If you require a longer halls contract because your University course is longer than most, find out which halls provide this option.

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Placements, exchanges and term one contracts

If you're going on placement or an exchange for part of the academic year, find out what you need to do about accommodation.

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Rolls-Royce interns

This year, all Rolls-Royce interns will be accommodated at our Princess Alice Court hall of residence.

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Staying in halls over summer

If you are a University of Derby student and want to stay in the city over the summer, here's everything you need to know.

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Couples

If you want to live as a couple with your partner, take a look at the studios at Darley Bank. This hall has studios for dual occupancy at really good rates.

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Local students

If you live locally, you can still get the full University experience by living in halls.

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Halls prices 2023-24

The price of our accommodation varies depending on which halls and room type you choose to apply for.

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Easy booking

We're confident that you'll find applying an easy process as we were recently named finalists for Best Booking Experience in the Global Student Living Index (Autumn 2021).