Accommodation for presessional students
Navigating UK student life when English isn’t your first language can be tricky. That’s why we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to secure accommodation that is close to campus and will support you through the duration of your Presessional English course and beyond.
Living in Birmingham
Moving to a new country to study is exciting, but it can be a little daunting too. At University of Birmingham, you’ll receive all the support you need to settle into your new home. Our friendly team will be on hand 24/7 to assist you and all our residences have 24-hour security for extra reassurance.
As part of your accommodation fees, you will be provided with an essentials pack which will be in your room ready for your arrival. This pack will include crockery and cutlery, a duvet, a pillow, and full linen set. In addition, you will receive kitchen pots and cooking utensils to use – please note these will be shared with all students in your flat. Your accommodation fees will also include all utility bills (electricity, heating, etc.), Wi-Fi and basic room insurance for the duration of your stay.
Securing your accommodation
It’s easy to apply for your accommodation online via the Accommodation Portal. To get started, you’ll need to create a new account. You’ll then be able to apply for and secure your room for the 2025/26 academic year too.
1. Apply for Presessional accommodation
1. Apply for Presessional accommodation
Presessional applications are now open from Friday 28 February via our Accommodation Portal.
If you are studying on the 20- or 15-week Presessional course, once you have completed your application you will be contacted by the Student Living team within seven working days of submitting your application with an offer of accommodation. Please note, some contracts will require students to transfer into an alternative room from 13 July for the remainder of their stay up until 13 September. Once students have secured their room, if they are required to transfer, the Student Living team will be in contact with them directly in May with more information on how to secure their extension accommodation booking.
If you are applying for a 10-, 6- or 4-week Presessional course, once you have completed your application you will be invited to book your room from the beginning of May.
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Course duration |
Applications open |
Contract start date |
Contract end date |
|
20 weeks |
28 February |
26 April |
13 September |
|
15 weeks |
28 February |
31 May |
13 September |
|
10 weeks |
31 March |
13 July |
13 September |
|
6 weeks |
31 March |
9 August |
13 September |
|
4 weeks |
31 March |
23 August |
13 September |
If you book a room with us for the academic year 2025/26, we can confirm that you will be housed for the period between your presessional and full academic year contracts. Please rest assured that a member of the team will be in contact nearer the time with more details regarding this.
2. Book your room
2. Book your room
20- and 15-week Presessional
Once you have completed your application, you will receive an offer of accommodation from Student Living within seven working days. Please note, some contracts will require students to transfer into an alternative room from 13 July for the remainder of their stay up until 13 September 2025. Once students have secured their room, if they are required to transfer, the Student Living team will be in contact with them directly with more information on how to secure their extension accommodation booking.
10, 6 and 4 week Presessional
Our rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis via our online booking system. Therefore, we recommend booking your chosen room as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To access the system, you’ll need to select the ‘2025 Presessional (EAP)’ classification from the options menu. You’ll then be able to browse all the accommodation available, filter your search, and add your chosen room to your basket.
3. Pay for your room
3. Pay for your room
To secure your chosen room, you will need to pay in full at checkout. Unfortunately, we cannot accept bank transfers.
Our Presessional accommodation from July will be priced from £145 per week for a shared bathroom and from £195 per week for an ensuite room.
Apply for 2025/26 accommodation
To ensure you have everything you need at your fingertips for when your undergraduate or postgraduate studies begin, don’t forget to apply for 2025/26 accommodation. You’ll be able to move directly from your Presessional accommodation to your new room. You’re guaranteed a room with us so long as you submit your application by 31 July 2025. If you have any queries about your application, please contact us.
Apply for accommodation