Accommodation

Discover our range of student accommodation options and find out how to apply – everything you need to know about student accommodation
Accommodation UPP halls Radnor Pilgrim
Accommodation Portal How to apply

The Accommodation Portal is now open for 2025/26 bookings

 
 
We want you to enjoy living and studying in Plymouth, build life-long friendships and feel fully supported during your time with us. We offer a great variety of halls to choose from which provide a safe and friendly environment for our students.
Your accommodation licence will be with the University, and our halls are provided in partnership with UPP, the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure.

[ Accommodation guarantee

We understand how important it is for new students to find the home that's right for them, so that's why we offer an Accommodation Guarantee. We guarantee a place in halls (either University-managed or with an accredited private provider) to all new undergraduate students who make Plymouth their firm first choice, apply by 7 July 2025 and are eligible under our terms and conditions .
 
 

Halls of residence

Our halls of residence are located on campus, or within the nearby Student Village – only a few minutes’ walk from both University facilities and the city centre.
Explore our halls
Accommodation UPP halls Radnor Pilgrim

Apply for accommodation

To make an application for a place in halls, the University of Plymouth must be your first choice university. Once the Accommodation Portal opens, you will be sent an email inviting you to make an account and make your booking.

Paying for your accommodation

Find out how and when to make payments via the Accommodation Portal.

Female student cooking in Radnor Halls accommodation shared kitchen (1280x720)
Specific accommodation requirements

Further information on accessible accommodation for students with disabilities and medical conditions and specific requirements such as single-sex or alcohol free flats.
Ebrington Street, Plymouth
Private accommodation

Information on privately rented accommodation for postgraduate and returning students.
Students getting some food in Drake's Cafe as part of our prepaid catered halls scheme
Prepaid catered halls and halls packages

The prepaid catered halls offer is for 35 weeks of the year and includes breakfast and dinner served Monday – Friday. We also offer packages containing basic household items to set you up for a great start in halls.

Getting started in halls

Arrival information and hall induction

Once your place in halls is confirmed we'll be in contact with further information on hall induction and instructions on how to navigate arrivals day.

Supporting your stay

Find out everything you need to know during your stay in University-managed accommodation. Learn more about our halls events, the support you can receive from the Halls Team and practical information such as TV Licences and bike storage.
Halls Team in January 2025, sat in a group in a generic halls of residence room