Benefits for International Students

Derby University halls – The cheapest way to live in Derby*

With prices from £107 per week, all bills included, no guarantor required and just £50 to pay upfront – our halls of residence offer one clear price from the start. Shorter contracts mean you only pay for the time you’re here, keeping overall costs lower than private housing.

Apart from the deposit, there is nothing to pay till you move into halls. Monthly payments can be arranged if you prefer and residents at all our halls enjoy free events and activities, cycle storage and possessions insurance for items in their room. Finally, there's also the opportunity to earn some money by working for the halls team.

*Based on comparison of average weekly rent, contract length and additional costs with local private housing (see table below)

University vs private accommodation

	Derby University Halls	Private halls	Private house
Guaranteed?	Yes	No	No
Guarantor required?	No	Yes	Yes
Deposit required	Just £50 in advance but deducted off first rent payment	£99	£200 - £300
Weekly rent (2026 -2027)	£107 - £187	£134 - £205	£95 - £115
Utility bills	£0	£0	£30 - £40
Contract length	Usually 42 weeks but 50 week is also available	43 weeks and 51 weeks	52 week
Annual cost	£4,515 to £7,864 (42 week)	£5,762 to £8,815 (43 week)	£6,500 to £8,060
Safety	CCTV, 24/7 security, 24 hour contact number	Varies but most have CCTV	Nothing
Added value	Regular cleans of communal areas, Free events programme, games room	Varies - some have a gym or cinema room	Lounge in most houses

Staying in the UK is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and choosing the right accommodation is key to ensuring you have a happy, trouble-free stay in the UK. Our award-winning halls are the best choice for international students, offering a wide range of rooms, great facilities and a safe and secure environment close to your lectures and on the Unibus route.

As a member of our halls community, you'll also be able to meet, socialise and make friends with residents from all seven of our halls of residence via our free Residence Life programme of activities and events.

Accommodation offers (2026-27 academic year)

Whether you're on a tight budget or have cash to spare, we have accommodation to suit your needs. Whatever offer you choose, you can be sure of first-rate service, excellent facilities and wrap-around security and pastoral care, plus an all-inclusive price that takes the worry out of budgeting so you can concentrate on your studies.

Halls building with sign saying Princess Alice Court

Value offer £107 a week

All-inclusive accommodation for £107 a week (2026-27)

Premium offer (shared) £128 a week

High-end rooms with shared toilet and shower facilities. £128 a week (2026-27)

Premium offer (ensuite) from £170 a week

Ensuite accommodation at our three ensuite halls from £170 a week (2026-27)

I've lived in halls pretty much all my years at University and I wouldn't change it for the world. The Hall Managers are very kind and they are always ready to help.

Omoye

Third year Computer Science student from Nigeria

Award-winning accommodation

Award-Winning Accommodation

We’re proud to have won Best University Housing (UK and Ireland) at the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Global Student Living Awards. These student-voted awards reflect the outstanding service and support provided by our dedicated Student Living team. In addition in 2025 we won the Best Environmental Management award and the Best Value for Money award.

A warm welcome

A warm welcome awaits you at our halls. We understand that International students are limited in the amount of luggage they can bring, so we provide a few things you'll need, free of charge:

On arrival, you'll find your free bed pack with new bedding which is yours to keep.
We'll also leave you a free kitchen pack with some basic kitchen items in to get you started.
Because you could be arriving at anytime and may be tired after your journey, we provide you with a small arrival pack containing snacks and water.

Staying in halls is the best way to check an item off the stress list when moving to a new country, allowing you to take care of other important matters/needs with full attention.

Danae Moreault from Canada

Forensic Science student

I was worried about not making any friends in university so I opted for halls because that meant I would be able to meet new people. Thankfully, my flatmates were kind and we got along nicely.

Amandine Soho

Forensics and Criminology student from the USA and Nunnery Court resident