Accommodation Commitment for September 2025
To provide assurance of accommodation availability, we have introduced an Accommodation Commitment so students can feel confident about securing a room.
To receive a room offer, follow these simple steps:
Accommodation and cost of living
International student accommodation
Finding the right place to live is an important part of settling in, especially as an international student. At Kingston University International Study Centre, we offer a variety of options to suit your needs.
At Kingston University London, you can choose to:
- Apply to live in halls of residence, where you'll have your own furnished bedroom in a University-managed flat shared with other students
- Live independently in a privately rented flat or house share
Why live in university-managed accommodation?
Staying in the University's accommodation, you will benefit from living nearby to your classes. Living with other students makes it easy to meet people and make friends. Furniture is provided and your safety is a priority, with security provided 24/7.
Kingston's halls include
- Single en-suite study bedrooms arranged in flats in modern halls
- Self-catered plans with shared kitchens and on-site launderette facilities
- Free internet access
- On-site management with 24-hour security
- Designated flats for mature and postgraduate students
- Adapted accommodation for students with disabilities
Prices range for a single room and studio flats. See below for up-to-date details of accommodation prices (2024/25) — costs include heating, lighting and hot water.
| Residence | Room type | Cost per week (2024/25)^ |
| Clayhill | En-suite | £171 |
| Middle Mill * | Standard | £177 |
| Walkden Hall ** | En-suite | £201 |
| Seething Wells | En-suite | £126 - £242 (Micro, Budget, Smaller Standard, Standard, Premium, Premium Non En-Suite or Premium PLUS) |
| Chancellors Hall** | En-suite | £177 - £213 (Affordable, Standard or Premium) |
| 71-75 Penrhyn Road*** | En-suite | £236 - £408 (Single, Double, Large Double, Studio, Large Studio) |
^All accommodation is subject to availability. The cost shown is intended as a guideline and subject to change. The cost of your room will be confirmed in your tenancy agreement.
*Middle Mill does come with a hand basin/sink in the bedroom, but the bathrooms are 'communal'
**Located on Kingston Hill campus, where the ISC is.
***Please note that Penrhyn rooms are offered on a 50-week license period only, and will be available exclusively for postgraduate applicants.
Act early if you can
Our accommodation is now available to book. Act fast to increase your chances of priority room allocation.
I would recommend people stay in halls for the social life. One of the people I met last year was staying in private accommodation and the amount of people you meet there is really low, whereas in halls you meet 500 people, and you can choose who you want to be friends with.
Alexander from Germany
Studied International Year One in Business and Management
Booking your accommodation
Submit your Acceptance Form and make any required payments by 25 July 2025 (5pm UK time).
Use the instructions from your Centre or College to apply by 4 August 2025 (5pm UK time).
Once you receive a room offer, complete the application process within the given deadlines to confirm your booking.
Important Information:
- The Accommodation Commitment applies to courses starting in September and October 2025 only.
- Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Some students may be prioritised, including those under 18 or with specific medical needs. Certain accommodation types may be reserved for under-18s.
- Students do not need their CAS or study visa to be part of the accommodation commitment or to start the booking process.
Arranging your own private accommodation
If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, there are private rooms, flats, and houses available in and around Kingston. You have two options:
Amber
- Amber is a leading student accommodation provider offering a range of options. If you choose this route, our Central Student Support team will give you a bespoke link to Amber’s Portal. Their team will guide you through the booking process and assist with any queries.
Arrange independently
- You may also arrange accommodation on your own. If you do, please inform us of your address and ensure it is within a 60-minute door-to-door commute of Kingston International Study Centre.
Please also refer to our 'Look out for fraud' section, which highlights the potential risks of booking accommodation privately.
Arrange your room
If you have any queries regarding accommodation availability and accommodation options, you can contact the Kingston ISC Central Student Support Team who are available for any help or advice you may need.
Look out for fraud
Scammers may specifically target international students so it is important to be able to recognise common signs of fraudulent activity and know what to do if you come across it. Let us know at fraudreporting@studygroup.com if you have any concerns about fraudulent activity when dealing with a private accommodation provider so that we can help to protect you and other international students in case they are targeted in the same way.
Join us today
Our student enrolment advisors are available to answer your questions and help you with your application. We can’t wait to meet you.