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Your options partly depend on the size and location of the university itself. There is a wide variety of student accommodation of various sizes and types, so you are sure to find a place that will suit you. You will be sent application forms to cover all types of accommodation when your course place is confirmed.
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What are halls of residence?
These are special buildings where lots of full-time students live. They usually have single study-bedrooms with shared bathrooms, meeting areas and laundry facilities. Some halls provide most meals, in others you do your own cooking; you choose which you want. First-year students have preference for places in these halls.
If you have a disability, you will find that some places in halls have been adapted to make them accessible. However, the numbers are limited - contact the accommodation office before you apply for a place and they will give you more information on what you should do next.
What about private rentals?
You can make your own arrangements to find a place to live, either with friends or in a place of your own. University accommodation offices have a lot of experience - they will give you advice on what to look out for, and can give you lists of addresses for privately rented rooms, flats or houses. Many students rent a place together as a group, particularly after their first year. You will need to give some money to the landlord as a deposit, which you get back when you leave (as long as the place is left in good condition).
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