Accommodation Options:
We have several different types of accommodation to choose from, depending on your preferred facilities, budget and board basis. Along with our own en-suite halls and properties, we also partner with some private providers to give students more options.
View all accommodation options online, at chester.ac.uk/explore-accommodation
Take a look at our accommodation playlist on YouTube to watch tours of our residences, hear student stories about living in Chester, and find helpful guidance on how to apply.
Self-Catered Studio
• From £188.30 per week** from 40 weeks (full academic year)
• Options include: Grosvenor House (40 weeks) and Granary Studios (51 weeks)
• Studio flats with individual kitchen facilities
• En-suite bathroom facilities
• Social spaces
Full-Board
• From £194.95 per week** for 38 weeks (term time only)
• Single rooms (en-suite facilities available in most full-board properties)
• Breakfast, lunch and evening meals provided Monday to Sunday during term time
Self-Catered Standard
• From £113.40 per week** for 40 weeks (full academic year)
• Single rooms with shared bathroom facilities
• Fully fitted kitchens and communal areas
• Additional meal scheme available
Self-Catered En-suite
• From £143.85 per week** for 40 weeks (full academic year)
• Partnership accommodation from £182.10** ranging from 44-46 weeks (dependent on site chosen)
• Single rooms
• Small communal kitchenette provided
• Additional meal scheme available
Please be aware that Full Board accommodation contracts have a two-week break at Christmas in which our catering services are closed, and students are expected to vacate the accommodation. Special arrangements can be made for anyone needing to stay during this time.
For accommodation contract duration and terms, please visit: chester.ac.uk/accommodation/contracts
**Prices are for 2026/2027. Prices subject to change and will be confirmed upon receipt of your accommodation offer and contract.
How to Apply:
If you are a Firm or Insurance offer holder, or you have paid a deposit, you will be eligible to apply for accommodation. We strongly recommend that you apply by the priority deadline of Monday 20th July; however, you can still submit an application should you miss this deadline.
Please note that deadlines may vary for different cohorts, and we will advise you if you have a later deadline.
Step 1. Visit our website.
Visit the accommodation application page on our website accommodation.chester.ac.uk/apply
You will need your Student ID number, which you will find in your offer letter.
Step 2. Select your preferred accommodation.
The application form will ask you to select your preferred accommodation type, such as quiet accommodation, single-sex accommodation or alcohol-free accommodation.
After this, you’ll need to select your room preferences and rank your preferred room type from one to eight. It is also a good idea to have a budget in mind and prioritise accordingly when making your selection.
We recommend that you still apply even if you miss the deadline or have chosen Chester as your Insurance choice.
Step 3. Confirm your choices.
Once your application has been received and the priority deadline has passed, we will send you details of your allocation (this will be around late July/August time).
At the point of offer, you will be sent details of the full terms and conditions of the accommodation offer made. Applicants will be asked to pay a deposit of £250* to secure the room – this will later be returned as a deduction from your final term’s rent.
Step 4. Pay your deposit.
Once your application has been received and the priority deadline has passed, we will send you details of your allocation (this will be around late July/August time).
*Payments, terms, and processes will be slightly different from those referred to partner accommodation. You will be contacted by the university and our partners in the event of any referral.
Our Accommodation Guarantee
Good news! University or partnership accommodation is guaranteed for all students who have marked us as firm or paid a deposit, and who have applied by the priority deadline of Monday 20th July 2026.
Accommodation Contact Details
If you have any queries about our accommodation offering or how to apply, please get in touch with our Accommodation Office using the following details: Website: chester.ac.uk/accommodation
Email: accommodation@chester.ac.uk
Phone: 01244 513000
Accessible Accommodation
Please contact our Disability and Inclusion team if you have any specific needs or circumstances, email: disability@chester.ac.uk. It is important that you include this information on your accommodation application.
Make Connections That Could Last a Lifetime
Want to make friends before you arrive in Chester? Once you’ve paid your deposit or made us your firm choice, you can then join our 2026/27 New International Starters Facebook Group and begin chatting with fellow students.
And when you get here, Welcome Week is the perfect chance to meet people, settle in, and feel at home from day one.
Discover how we’ll support you every step of the way: www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/student-support
“Living on campus was one of my favourite parts of my university experience. Being located in the centre of campus was extremely convenient, and I loved how there were always students around. I made so many friends from everyday moments – whether it’s bumping into people in the laundry room, playing pool in the common area, or setting up movie nights with the projector – there was always a friendly face nearby.”
Mounia BSc Psychology
Commuting Students
If you are considering living outside of your city of study, we offer lots of support to help make your university experience everything it should be. This includes social spaces, societies and induction events that make meeting other students and making friends easy. Chester has high quality transport links that make commuting to our sites straightforward.
For more information on commuting, please visit: chester.ac.uk/commuting-students