Finding Accommodation as an International Student in the UK

Casita.com is a fully free student housing website that provides the most comprehensive selection of university student rooms in the UK. Casita offers over 160,000 rooms in 60 UK towns, all of which can be searched by price, amenities, and distance from your institution. The first stage in your study abroad adventure is to find suitable accommodation in the United Kingdom. That may also be the most difficult hurdle you face as an international student. This is a rundown of the many options you have for living quarters in the United Kingdom as a student.

The following are the most prevalent forms of lodging for overseas students in the United Kingdom

• University Dorms
• Private Dorms
• Rented Apartments 

Nevertheless, choosing one that matches your interests and, most significantly, your financial means is difficult. You're also pressed for time since courses start shortly. That being stated, you must plan ahead of time. Here's all you need to know about choosing the best spot for you:

Residence Halls (Student Halls) - On-campus housing is one of the most prevalent forms of accommodation for foreign students studying in the UK. There are several reasons for its appeal, including affordability (an average weekly cost of £212 (USD 250) in London and £166 (USD 200) elsewhere in the UK) and safety when living among other students. Student halls are the name given to university residences in the United Kingdom.

Advantages of living in resident halls:

• Rooms for a single person
• Opportunities for socializing and networking
• Safety

Cons of living in resident halls:

• Kitchen, restroom, and/or other amenities are shared.
• There are just a few spots available.
• There is little to no privacy.

Dorms for Individuals (Private Student Halls) - Private dormitories are comparable to halls of residence in many respects, except that they are maintained by student groups around the nation rather than the institution. Students may find shared and single rooms in private dormitories. Yet, you must still use the communal toilets or kitchen facilities in most private dormitories.

Advantages of living in private dorms: 

• There are studio rooms available.
• Saunas and movie theatres (included in some, not all, dormitories).
• Modern design, structure, and equipment.

The disadvantages of living in private dormitories are as follows:

• More expensive than halls of residence, with weekly costs of £259 (310 USD) in London and £155 - £228 (USD 185 - 270) elsewhere in the UK.
• That may be loud.
• Common areas are shared.

Apartments for Rent - Renting a flat in the UK is often done by second or third-year students. Sharing a flat with friends, peers, or strangers is a fantastic alternative (if you feel comfortable). It is a more costly choice, with average rents in London of £750 (USD 900) and in the rest of the UK of £554 (USD 660). You do, however, have greater privacy and may choose who you wish to stay with. 

Advantages of renting a flat:

• The ability to choose (whether the roommates or location).
• The privacy of having your own room.

The disadvantages of renting a flat include:

• It may be pricey (including bills and rent).
• Depending on the locale, safety may be a problem.
• Other tasks include responding to landlords, cleaning, and negotiating with housemates.