Self-catered accommodation

Our self-catered accommodation ranges from modern flats to more traditional corridor-style blocks.

Self-catered rooms with en-suite bathrooms

Self-catered rooms with shared bathrooms

Catered accommodation

Eat at a range of restaurants and cafes on our Whiteknights and London Road campuses.

Catered rooms with shared bathrooms or en-suite bathrooms

Returning to halls?

If you are a current student looking to stay in halls of residence for your second or third year, find out more information about the process of applying.

Returning to halls.

Students enjoying a well deserved drink at the union bar

Families, couples and mature students

The University has a range of accommodation which is suitable for mature students, couples and families. From houses with converted rooms and self-contained flats to purpose-built studio rooms located within the halls.

Information for couples, families and mature students

Private accommodation

There is a huge variety of private rented accommodation in Reading. We can help you find the accommodation that's best for you.

Private accommodation

new students - early bird accommodation offer!

Apply by 5 May to be GUARANTEED your first choice of accommodation*!

Applications are made through the RISIS web portal. Select either the Undergraduate or Postgraduate option as appropriate and apply using the ‘Early Bird’ pathway.

Choices include, but are not limited to:

premium en-suite rooms
en-suite rooms
townhouse rooms.

Questions or queries?

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch via:

Tel: +44 (0)118 378 4203

Email: accommodation@reading.ac.uk

*You are guaranteed your first choice of accommodation from the available room type and Hall options within the Early Bird application form.

The Accommodation Office reserves the right to change the available room type options within the Early Bird application form.

The Accommodation Office reserves the right to withdraw this offer ahead of the 5 May 2020 deadline pending on uptake.

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Your home at Reading

At Reading, we offer a wide range of catered and self-catered accommodation for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing you with a home away from home in a supported community.

The University of Reading has two housing providers: University Partnerships Programme (UPP) and Unite Students. Unite Students owns and manages Kendrick Hall, located next to the London Road campus. UPP manages the remainder of the halls on, or next to, the Whiteknights Campus.

Application information

Find out more about the application process and how you should apply.

Need a room?

If you still need accommodation for this term, don't worry – there are several rooms available in student halls of residence. To find a new room, get in touch with us or apply below.

Apply for a place in halls