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When you choose University of Reading accommodation, you'll live at the heart of a supportive community. We provide a safe, secure place to live, relax and socialise while you study.

Our hall rooms and flats are available to undergraduates and postgraduates. As well as offering 40-week residency periods, we also offer longer contract options for some of our accommodation.

Student accommodation at Reading

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Locations

Set in or near the grounds of the beautiful Whiteknights campus, our student accommodation makes your time at Reading comfortable and pleasant. 
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Room types

From standard rooms to en-suites to townhouses, our student room types are versatile enough for all tastes and a range of budgets.
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How to apply for accommodation  

Find out more about applying for student accommodation if you have an offer to study at Reading.

Rooms available for the current year

Part year contracts are available from January 2025 onwards.

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Returning to halls in 2025/26?

Visit our dedicated website for current students, Essentials, for information about returning to halls.

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All you need to know about terms and conditions, our accommodation guarantee, support, and pre-arrival information.

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Accessible accommodation

We are committed to making student accommodation accessible for all students. Find out about our adapted rooms.

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Private accommodation

There is a variety of privately rented accommodation in Reading. Our Reading Students' Union can help find the right accommodation for you.

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If you have a question and have already applied for a place at Reading, you can log into our application portal and contact us via our live chat.

You can also contact the Accommodation Office on 0118 200 5011 or email 
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  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioveterinary Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

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  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Drama
  • Ecology
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  • Marketing
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  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
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