1st Class Accommodation

If you hope to live on campus, HIC offers places in the University of Hertfordshire’s halls of residence for those wishing to live on campus. These are low-rise, modern, buildings on both the College Lane and De Havilland campuses.

Alternatively, HIC can help to arrange off-campus accommodation for you through its preferred service providers. This accommodation consists of modern apartments and townhouses, ideally located within a short walking distance of either campus.

On-campus accommodation: single rooms in halls of residence

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These rooms are usually only available for stays of one semester (16 weeks). Availability is limited, so be sure to apply early. In this accommodation you will have your own room containing a single bed, desk, cupboard and washstand. Students may either share bathroom facilities or have their own en-suite facilities. All halls of residence have a large shared self-catering kitchen and free broadband internet access.

If you would like to continue staying in halls of residence for longer than one semester, please be aware that availability is subject to demand. Many students find that one semester living in halls of residence is long enough to make friends and adjust to local life, and they would like to experience life off campus.

Off-campus accommodation: accommodation near the university

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HIC provides a referral service to a preferred accommodation provider for all students (new and continuing) who would like to live off campus. The service ensures that HIC students are able to find modern, high-quality, privately rented accommodation near the College Lane campus or within the new residential development next to the de Havilland campus. The service involves support and assistance from the property manager, who is available 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. The property manager is also responsible for maintenance, repair work and housing inspections.

Accommodation costs

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The following prices are per semester (16 weeks):

  • Category A: On campus with en-suite: £1,895
  • Category B: On campus with shared bathroom: £1,595
  • Category A1: Off-campus with en-suite or large room: £1,895
  • Category B1: Off-campus with shared bathroom: £1,595

Reserving accommodation

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Once you have accepted an offer to study at HIC you may then wish to ask HIC to arrange your accommodation. To reserve your preferred accommodation, you must complete an Accommodation form and pay a non-refundable deposit of £800. This deposit covers:

  • rent advance: £300
  • caution fee: £400*
  • administration fee: £100

The remaining fee of either £1,295 or £1,595 (depending on your accommodation category selection) must be paid on arrival.†

* The caution fee is refundable when you leave the accommodation, providing you have left the accommodation in a clean and satisfactory condition.
† The accommodation category is only allocated once you have received your visa and booked your flight to the UK.