Guarantee Scheme
That’s why we guarantee you an opportunity to book a room in our accommodation if you’re a new undergraduate, postgraduate, or full-year international exchange student.
January starters
If you're starting one of our postgraduate courses in January, we're delighted to offer you a guaranteed opportunity to book a room in our accommodation.
Applications are now open!
Key dates:
- 9 November – Accommodation bookings open
- 16 December – Deadline to book your room
To guarantee your opportunity to secure accommodation, please ensure you submit your booking before 16 December.
Your place with us will be secured so long as:
- You meet the terms of your offer
- You accept University of Birmingham as your firm choice on UCAS
- You’ve applied for accommodation by the Guarantee Scheme deadline (see more below)
All students with a conditional or unconditional offer to study from the University can apply for accommodation from 1 December 2026.
This year, we are delighted to offer a guaranteed place in University-owned accommodation for new UK postgraduate students who would like to join our vibrant, supportive campus community.
Guarantee Scheme deadlines
- New UK undergraduate – apply by 30 June 2027
- New international undergraduate – apply by 31 July 2027
- New UK postgraduate – apply and book by 30 June 2027*
- New international postgraduate – apply and book by 31 July 2027*
*As postgraduate, you'll have the chance to book your room from early February 2027. We therefore recommend applying as soon as you can.