To be registered at Warwick on a full or part year(one or two terms) undergraduate visiting or exchange (including Erasmus and Junior Year Abroad) programme which will commence between September 2026 and June 2027.
Have your seven digit University of Warwick ID number ready. This can be found in your study offer email. Please contact admissions if you do not have a University ID number
There are different instructions depending on your course start date so please read this page carefully. Students are not guaranteed accommodation, although we will endeavour to offer students university-allocated accommodation. This could be a room on campus but a large number of inbound study abroad students will be offered partnership accommodation off campus.
If you have a disability, mental health or medical condition you'll need to ensure you follow our specific accommodation requirementsLink opens in a new window process in addition to applying online for accommodation. You should ensure you complete this process no later than the deadline at 17:00 on 17th August 2026
Your confirmation email and offer of accommodation will be sent to the contact email address on your student record. You should update your student record if your email address changes
When to Apply
If you have an offer of study from Warwick starting in the Autumn Term, you should apply for accommodation by 18 August 2026.
We will do our best to accommodate you where possible however rooms are offered subject to availability. Once you have applied for accommodation, you should hear from us about your accommodation by email in early September. If you have not heard anything from us by 8 September 2026, please contact usLink opens in a new window.
If you have an offer of study from Warwick starting in the Spring Term, you should apply for accommodation in Term one and ensure you select the '2026/2027' academic year when applying online.
Once you have applied online, you should hear from us about your accommodation by email in December 2026.
How to Apply
We want you to have the best possible experience when applying online with Warwick Accommodation.
Follow the 7 steps below by clicking the arrows or numbers for help navigating through our online application process.
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Step 1
Click the 'apply for accommodation' button below once applications open and log in to the accommodation hub.
You should select the 'Prospective Students' option and register/log in with your Warwick ID number and password.
Once registered and logged in please make sure you have selected the correct academic year (2026/2027).
You will need to click 'Create Application' and then select the 'Inbound Study Abroad' application type from the drop down options.
Step 3
You now need to answer some profile questions for us to better understand your habits and hobbies.
This information is used to allocate you to a particular flat/corridor closer to move-in time if we have availability on campus and can offer you a room through our ballot process.
Step 4
Now you'll need to confirm whether you have specific accommodation requirements for any medical or disability needs you may have.
If you have specific accommodation requirements, don't forget you'll need to ensure you follow the relevant process and get supported by Wellbeing and Student Support by 17:00 on 17 August 2026.
Step 5
You'll then need to select your accommodation preferences. You have to choose seven options and list them in order of preference.
Please carefully read through the information provided at this stage as it will outline any limitations to bear in mind when selecting your accommodation preferences.
Step 6
After you have confirmed your accommodation preferences you will be shown a summary of your application details.
Please carefully check your application details, including your accommodation preferences and their order are correct, before submitting your application for accommodation.
Step 7
You should receive a confirmation email containing your application details within 12 hours after successfully applying online.
We advise to check your emails including your spam/clutter/junk inbox to ensure you have received your confirmation email.
If you do not receive a confirmation email or if you notice any differences between your confirmation email and what you submitted when you applied online, please contact accommodation@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inbound study abroad students will be allocated subject to availability.
If rooms are available on campus, the preferences you select for our residences are taken into account. If campus is fully allocated you will be offered a room in partnership accommodation off campus.
Inbound study abroad students coming to Warwick are not guaranteed accommodation, however we will endeavour to offer university-allocated accommodation to as many students as possible.
University-allocated accommodation includes both rooms on campus and rooms in our partnership accommodation off campus.
If you have an offer of study from Warwick starting in the Autumn Term and you apply for accommodation by 18 August 2026, you should hear from us in early September. If you have not heard anything from us by 8 September 2026 you can email accommodation@warwick.ac.uk.
If you have an offer of study from Warwick starting in the Spring Term and you have applied for accommodation, you should hear from us in December 2026.
Please make sure you are regularly checking your emails including your spam/junk/clutter folders.
If we are able to offer you a room on campus, your contract let length will be for the time you are here at Warwick. If you have an offer of study from Warwick and are only here for one or two terms, we will provide you a contract, removing the term(s) that you are not enrolled at Warwick.
In the event you are offered a room in partnership accommodation, your accommodation contract will be arranged directly with our partner providers. They'll be in touch to confirm the contract let length available and will arrange your accommodation with you directly.
If you have specific accommodation requirements due to a medical condition or support needs, including a physical or hidden disability, you'll find details on how to get supported and the assessment process by visiting our Specific Accommodation RequirementsLink opens in a new window webpage. You should ensure you are supported by Wellbeing and Student Support by 17:00 on 17th August 2026. We advise you to submit any supporting evidence in advance of this deadline to ensure there is enough time for it to be assessed.
In addition to getting supported, you'll also need to apply for accommodation and confirm within your application that you have specific accommodation requirements and agree to follow the process to get supported. We work closely with Wellbeing and Student Support to check specific requirements and room allocations are suitable for students who meet the deadlines noted in our Allocation PrinciplesLink opens in a new window.
The University of Warwick also offers an exclusive property search platform Warwick StudentpadLink opens in a new window to help you search for properties if you need a helping hand. Please note that you'll need to have accepted your offer of study and have an unconditional firm 'UF' offer status in order to use Warwick Studentpad and search for suitable properties.
We would also strongly recommend seeking private accommodation advice and guidance from Warwick Students' Union Advice CentreLink opens in a new window before signing a private accommodation contract. Warwick Students' Union Advice Centre offer free, professional and confidential housing advice and can help with house-hunting and checking your tenancy agreement as well as offer guidance after you move in if you need help with repairs, landlord disputes, security or recovering your deposit.
Students coming to Warwick to do an internship or traineeship placement should apply for part-year accommodation. Please contact the allocations team around mid-October time to apply for accommodation from November onwards. Please note that part year accommodation is dependent upon availability of rooms during the academic year and is not guaranteed.
We've put together a 7 step application guide which should help you navigate through the application process.
If after following our application guide you still need help, please feel free to contact our Allocation TeamLink opens in a new window who will endeavour to help you if you are experiencing issues.
If you accept an offer of accommodation on campus, your accommodation fees will be added to your Warwick student account.
Your rent is usually payable in advance termly on the first day of each term. You can find out more about how and when to pay your accommodation fees by visiting the Warwick Student FinanceLink opens in a new window website.
If you have a sponsor who is paying your accommodation fees or you are receiveing a scholarship/bursary and need further help regarding payments, it is likely you'll find the answer by reading through Warwick Student Finance's frequently asked questionsLink opens in a new window.
