Accommodation

Making you feel right at home

We guarantee a room in halls, on campus, for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus. Starting at only £85 per week, our on campus accommodation is almost half the national average.

Included in all our halls

Bills
Wi-Fi / Ethernet ports
Single bed
24/7 security
Oven/cooker
White goods
Launderette
Residential team on-site

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Derwent (economy standard)

Douglas (economy standard)

Pendle (self-contained/twin)

Ribble (economy standard)

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Preston Campus
Accommodation	Room type	Price	Number of people per flat
Derwent Hall	Economy standard	£85	5 or 6
Douglas Hall	Economy standard	£85	4
Pendle Hall	Self-contained or twin flats	From £117 - £149	1 or 2 (one flat has three bedrooms)
Ribble Hall (economy)	Economy standard	£85	6
Ribble Hall (premium)	Premium standard	£99	5
Roeburn Hall	En-suite	£125	5, 6 or 7
Whitendale (economy)	Economy standard	£85	4 or 5
Whitendale (premium)	Premium standard	£99	4

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Burnley Campus
Accommodation	Room type	Price	Number of people per flat
Sandygate Hall	En-suite	£134	3, 4 or 5

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Westlakes Campus
Accommodation	Room type	Price	Number of people per flat
Summergrove Hall	En-suite catered	£210	Flats are individual rooms on a shared floor
Summergrove Hall	En-suite self-catering	£135	Flats are individual rooms on a shared floor

Life in uni halls

Living on campus means joining a thriving community, with a range of events in halls from the moment you move in. You’ll feel at home from day one with our friendly on-site Residences Team on hand to help you settle into your new home.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of activities and extra support, including:

A varied events programme of seasonal activities. These include Halloween, Christmas, movie nights and a moving in BBQ. It's perfect for making friends and relaxing during your down time.
Many of our halls have added extras such as fantastic green spaces, and common areas with TVs, games consoles and pool tables.
Close to comfy and warm social spaces on campus, as well as Lampworks in the Students' Union and the sports centre. These are great places to hang out with friends or get involved in on-campus activities.
A dedicated Residences Team office on-site to help with anything from a leaky tap to worries about your studies. They’ll be there for whatever you need.
24/7 security presence with CCTV in all halls, plus the SafeZone app where you can request urgent assistance.
Bills for gas, electricity and water are included in the rent, plus free internet and Wi-Fi.
With on-site bike racks and safe cycle lockers, it's never been easier to bring your bike to uni.
Our Report + Support system means that you can anonymously report incidents. This includes bullying, harassment, sexual assault, domestic abuse, hate crime and discrimination.

Where are our halls?

You'll never be late for a lecture

All of our halls are a short walk from main campus buildings, the library and study spots. Check out the interactive maps to see how close everything is.

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Student stories

Hear from our students

Top tips for living with other people at uni

Esther Adeyemi - UCLan student

Three female students sat in a living room on a sofa looking at a book

My guide to living in uni accommodation

Hollie Tiegan Russell - Forensic Science, MSc

How to make (and keep) friends in uni halls

Graciete Silva Da Rosa - BA (Hons) Business & Human Resource Management

Two students walking in front of Ribble Hall

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Moving away for the first time was scary, but preparation and helpful staff made the whole process trouble-free!

Sophia Reichel

BA (Hons) Business and Management

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Next steps

Social campus

Want to say hello to your future course mates before you join the University of Central Lancashire? Our closed Facebook groups give you the opportunity to get to know each other before you start.

Cost of living support hub

We're the most affordable uni in the country according to The Times (2023). Discover how to manage your finances and explore the support available.

How to apply for accommodation

Need help on your application for university accommodation? Our team are here to support you every step of the way.

When you accept a room offer with us, you need to agree to a legally binding contract for a period of time. The standard dates for these contracts are below.

When you receive your room offer the dates of the contract will be clear. You will also be able to see the full price before you decide whether to accept the room offer.

Longer term contracts are available for students who are studying specific courses. These include dentistry or dental hygiene and dental therapy. We also offer contracts for students who are studying at the University for one semester. Please email us for more information.

The conditions of residence form part of a contractual agreement between you (the student) and us (UCLan). It is important you read this so you are aware of what the University expects of you whilst you are living in our halls.

If you fail to follow the conditions of residence you can be fined, transferred to other accommodation or even have your accommodation contract terminated.

Please note, any accommodation offers are separate to your study offers. Additional fees apply.

Conditions of residence

Halls handbooks

Other policies

Student policies including the network lite fair usage and security policy

The Student Accommodation Code (SAC)

The University complies with the requirements of the Universities UK Student Accommodation Code of Practice. Further details can be found on the SAC website.

We have several rooms on campus which are adapted for students with additional needs. You will get extra consideration if you have a disability or medical condition that requires you to live on campus.

Our adaptations include:

Specially adapted bathroom
Emergency pull cord in bedroom
Red flashing lights for D/deaf students
Alerter systems for D/deaf students
Kitchens designed for wheelchair users
Assistance dogs can be accommodated

If you have need help with daily living, personal assistants may be accommodated. You will need to have had a social services assessment to identify this. If they are in University accommodation you must sign their contract on their behalf.

The Accommodation Team work closely with our colleagues in the Inclusive Support Team. We will ensure that your on campus experience is adapted to suit your needs.

Get in touch

Accommodation support

If you've got questions about living in halls or private accommodation, get in touch with our teams and we'll be able to help.

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