We understand the need for our students to have a safe and secure place to live. Housing at The Courtauld includes historic Duchy House, newly refurbished for 2010, and a small number of rooms at University of London Intercollegiate Halls.

We are able to house about 80 students who apply for accommodation, where international and first-year BA students are given priority. Accommodation application forms will be available from the Academic Registry.

Study Abroad Students
Students who have been offered a place to study at the Courtauld for a full year will be able to apply for accommodation in Duchy House and University of London Intercollegiate Halls.  Students who are studying for one term only are not eligible for this accommodation.

DUCHY HOUSE


Duchy House The Courtauld's own recently refurbished residence, Duchy House, houses 64 students and is located about 50 metres from Somerset House. The residents of this accommodation are both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The accommodation offers single rooms, most with en suite bathroom facilities in addition to a common room, shared kitchen, laundry facilities and free Internet access.

 

How to apply:

A housing application form will be sent to all students who have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-year (or longer) programme.  Rooms are allocated to the Duchy House and the Intercollegiate Halls simultaneously; we cannot offer a choice between the two unless there is a specific medical requirement or other special circumstances.

Take a virtual tour of Duchy House.

University of London Intercollegiate Halls


The Courtauld is allocated a small number of rooms in various halls, which are located in Bloomsbury, approximately 20 minutes' walk from Somerset House. Students who live in Intercollegiate Halls are housed with students from other University of London colleges, which is a great way to meet a diverse community of neighbours from a huge range of subjects. University of London halls are mostly catered (breakfast and dinner) and offer both single and shared accomodation. Laundry and some cooking facilities are available on site.

How to apply:

A housing application form will be sent to all students who have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-year (or longer) programme.  Rooms are allocated to the Duchy House and the Intercollegiate Halls simultaneously; we cannot offer a choice between the two unless there is a specific medical requirement or other special circumstances.


Please visit the University of London Accommodation pages for further details including the latest information on University of London Halls of Residence fees.



Goodenough College


Goodenough College is a unique postgraduate accommodation near the centre of London and within walking distance of many of its leading academic institutions. The College provides a residence for about 600 postgraduates from all over the world, offering rooms for single students and flats for those with partners and families within a supportive and friendly environment. The hallmark of Goodenough is diversity, with students from every academic discipline and more than 90 countries.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted directly to the College.



international student house


International Students House has served London's universities by housing under- and postgraduate students since its establishment in 1965. Students from more than 100 countries including the UK reside in this lively multicultural environment.

How to apply:

Applications can be made online.



IES Residence hall


Study Abroad Students
Accommodation for students who are studying for a single term or one academic year are available at the IES Residence Hall in Chelsea.

How to apply:

Applications can be made online.



Private Sector Accommodation


The University of London Housing Services is able to help you find private accommodation, whether shared or self-contained. The Housing Services Office is based at the University of London Union building (4th floor) on Malet Street (WC1) and provides assistance to full-time students in finding accommodation. It is open from 09:30-17:30 Monday to Friday, excluding Tuesday when it opens at 10:30. You will need a password to access the housing list on the Web site, which may be obtained by request from the Academic Registry.

Private landlords sometimes notify The Courtauld of accommodation vacancies, which are displayed on the notice board next to the student pigeonholes near the refectory; howver, please be aware that we do not endorse these properties.