student life
Accommodation
We understand the need for students to have a safe and secure place to live.
In addition to a small number of self-catering rooms near Somerset House, we have access to a quota of rooms in the University of London
Intercollegiate Halls
of residence in Bloomsbury. Building work is currently in progress for additional accommodation facilities on the Strand, which will house 80 students.
We aim to provide accommodation for all international and first-year undergraduate students; however, due to limited space for student houseing across the board for all London universities, this is not always possible. any students are able to locate accommodation either privately
or through the
University of London Housing Service.
Courtauld Residence: The Strand Continental
The Courtauld's own recently refurbished residence, the Strand Continental Hotel, houses
26 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 with shared bathroom
facilities in addition to laundry and a communal kitchen.
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 the University of London Intercollegiate Halls
or in the Strand Continental
Hotel. Accommodation application forms will be
available from the Academic Registry at The Courtauld, and
the completed forms should be returned to the Academic Registry. Students who are studying for one term only are not eligible for this accommodation.
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 Strand Continental Hotel and the University of London Intercollegiate Halls simultaneously; we cannot offer a choice between the two unless there is a specific medical requirement or other special circumstances.
Further Information: Strand Continental
Further details about the Courtauld’s self-catering
Strand Continental residence (including a slide show).
University of London's Intercollegiate Halls of Residence
These are mostly 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.
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 the University of London Intercollegiate Halls
or in the Strand Continental
Hotel. Accommodation application forms will be
available from the Academic Registry at The Courtauld, and
the completed forms should be returned to the Academic Registry. Students who are studying for one term only are not eligible for this accommodation.
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 Strand Continental Hotel and the University of London 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 over 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.
For further information please visit the Goodenough College Web site or e-mail the College directly.
international student house
International Students House is an independent charity and has served London's universities since its establishment in 1965. Students from more than 100 countries including the UK reside in this lively multicultural environment.
Further Information: International Students House
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. Applications should be made directly to
the hall.
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.
