Clearing
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Accommodation for students applying through clearing
If you’re joining us through clearing, you may be eligible for our Clearing and Insurance Guarantee on our New Student Guarantee page. This means that we will offer you a room in either our University-owned accommodation, in a managed partnership, or with an alternative private provider, so long as you meet our eligibility criteria.
Allocations priority will be given to students who have a firm offer with us, and we will assign their rooms first, but our Clearing and Insurance Guarantee is there so we can support you in your quest for accommodation. When applying for accommodation through clearing, our availability may be limited and your preferred accommodation may not be available. We aim to process this within two to three business days. Remember that it’s the people you live with that make your experience.
You can familiarise yourself with all our residences, room types, and accommodation options in advance.
If you are unhappy with your accommodation offer, once you accept it, you’re able to independently organise a room swap with another student. There is also the opportunity to apply for a room transfer when the transfer window opens in November. A swap or a transfer is not guaranteed. If you reject our offer of accommodation, we are unable to give you a new offer. This applies to all applicants, whether you apply through clearing or not.
Accommodation costs vary depending on where you are placed. The prices do not increase or decrease if you’re applying as a clearing applicant. Take a look at Our Accommodation page to compare costs.