UCA Farnham has extensive halls of residence for students with its Student Village and recently opened University Walk.
Both the Student Village and our new halls - University Walk - are right in the heart of the action within the campus complex and a friendly community where you'll feel right at home.
Our accommodation comprises single bedrooms, each of which comes with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair - you can put your personal stamp on it with your own soft furnishings.
New for 2024* - Union Yard: UCA is excited to announce a new student accommodation option for September 2024* - Union Yard in the nearby town of Aldershot.
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University Walk
Our new accommodation, located on our Farnham campus next to the Film & Media Centre and library, comprises five buildings.
The stylish accommodation is all set for more than 250 students to settle in, with each flat sleeping up to eight students in single en-suite bedrooms, along with a shared kitchen and dining area.
There are six fully accessible bedrooms for students with disabilities too.
Check out the images below or view our 360-degree Virtual Tour.
Student Village
The Student Village at UCA Farnham features purpose-built houses and flats just a minute's walk from campus for up to 345 students.
Each flat or house can accommodate up to eight students in single study bedrooms, with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Each bedroom features a washbasin, and we do have some en-suite rooms available.
View our 360-degree Virtual Tour to get an idea of the rooms you'll find in the Student Village.
Union Yard
UCA is excited to announce a new student accommodation option for September 2024* - Union Yard.
Based in the nearby town of Aldershot, accommodation is available in flats comprising six to eight bedrooms, all ensuite.
There is no parking available on site (unless you are a blue badge holder), however Aldershot is a 5 minute train journey from Farnham and an Anytime Day Return is only £2.90† (with a 16-25 railcard).
Buses go directly from outside Union Yard up to every 20 minutes, 7 days a week. Students can travel for less with discounted student bus tickets. For more information, visit the Stagecoach website.
Prices start at £165 per week. If you'd like to find out more please contact [email protected].
*subject to contract
†price correct Feb 2024
Accommodation
costs
For 2024/25, prices range from around £128 to £191 per week and vary depending on your level of study and the type of accommodation you choose.
Residence fees must be paid in full at the beginning of the period of residence or by the instalment due dates.
Your accommodation fees include internet access and utilities (heating, lighting and water). A TV licence is not included.
Budget Single
- Cost per week: £128
- Number of rooms: 20
- Room size: 5.5-7.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £4,864
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £6,528
Budget Single (Refurbished)
- Cost per week: £133
- Number of rooms: 18
- Room size: 5.5-7.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £5,054
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £6,783
Basic Single
- Cost per week: £143
- Number of rooms: 172
- Room size: 7.5-9.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £5,434
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £7,293
Basic Single (Refurbished)
- Cost per week: £149
- Number of rooms: 69
- Room size: 7.5-9.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £5,662
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £7,599
Standard Single
- Cost per week: £154
- Number of rooms: 39
- Room size: 9.5-11.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £5,852
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £7,854
Standard Single (Refurbished)
- Cost per week: £159
- Number of rooms: 11
- Room size: 9.5-11.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £6,042
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £8,109
Standard Ensuite
- Cost per week: £169
- Number of rooms: 12
- Room size: 8.5-10.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £6,422
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £8,925
Large Ensuite
- Cost per week: £175
- Number of rooms: 4
- Room size: 12-16.5m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £6,650
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £8,925
Premium Ensuite
- Cost per week: £191
- Number of rooms: 252
- Room size: 11-14m2
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £7,258
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £9,741
Premium Ensuite
- Cost per week: £165 (undergraduates) or £155 (postgraduates)
- Number of rooms: 128
- Room size: TBC
- Total cost for undergraduates (38 weeks): £6,930
- Total cost for postgraduates (51 weeks): £7,905
Please note: Union Yard is currently being built by and is due for delivery summer 2024.
Terms and Conditions
Please read the 2024/25 Terms & Conditions of Residence to learn about the accommodation agreement between us, including things like services provided, payment and responsibilities.
Things
to know
The duration of your tenancy will depend on your level of study
Undergraduate, Foundation Years, MFA, Pre-Masters - September
- Start date: Friday 13 September 2024
- End date: Friday 6 June 2025
- Fee instalment dates:
- 9 October 2024 (for the period 13 September - 3 January)
- 8 January 2025 (for the period 3 January - 25 April)
- 30 April 2025 (for the period 25 April - 6 June)
Postgraduate (MA, MBA, MMus, MArch) - September
- Start date: Friday 13 September 2024
- End date: Friday 5 September 2025
- Fee instalment dates:
- 9 October 2024 (for the period 13 September - 17 January)
- 22 January 2025 (for the period 17 January - 23 May)
- 28 May 2025 (for the period 23 May - 5 September)
Exchange (Semester One)
- Start date: Friday 13 September 2024
- End date: Friday 10 January 2025
- Fee instalment date: 9 October 2024 (for the period 13 September - 10 January)
Exchange (Semester Two)
- Start date: Friday 17 January 2025
- End date: Friday 31 May 2025
- Fee instalment date: 22 January 2025 (for the period 17 January - 31 May)
Undergraduate, Foundation Years, MFA, Pre-Masters - January
- Start date: Friday 17 January 2025
- End date: Friday 5 September 2025
- Fee instalment dates:
- 22 January 2025 (for the period 17 January - 11 April)
- 16 April 2025 (for the period 11 April - 4 July)
- 9 July 2025 (for the period 4 July - 5 September)
Postgraduate (MA, MBA, MMus, MArch) - January
- Start date: Friday 17 January 2025
- End date: Friday 9 January 2026
- Fee instalment dates:
- 22 January 2025 (for the period 27 January - 23 May)
- 28 May 2025 (for the period 23 May - 26 September)
- 1 October 2025 (for the period 26 September - 9 January)
The allocation of rooms is carried out randomly. The University cannot guarantee to offer students their first choice regarding the location or size of the room allocated.
Please consider the number of rooms available for each room type when applying for accommodation.
If you are offered a place in university accommodation, you will be asked for an advance payment of £300. You should deduct this from the first payment of your Residence Fees.
Kitchen
- Pots
- Pans
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Kitchen utensils
- Tea towels
Bedroom
- Towels
- Sheets
- Pillow(s)
- Duvet (and cover) or blankets
Please note: Student Village beds are singles and University Walk beds are small doubles.
Laundry
- Washing machine capsules or liquid gel that can go in with your clothes (machines are not fitted with powder dispensing drawers)
What UCA provides
We’ll provide a vacuum cleaner, broom, dustpan and brush, and mop and bucket in each flat.
- Student wardens live on-site, so there's help out of hours if you need it
- 24/7 laundry facilities, costing around £3 per wash or tumble
- We operate a no-smoking policy in all our residences and buildings
- There are no parking facilities
Contact the Accommodation Team
The Accommodation Team are available 9am-5pm Monday-Friday to answer any questions you have about living at UCA.
More information
Find out more about accommodation and UCA Farnham