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.

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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.


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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.