Accommodation in Chelmsford
If you’re studying with us in Chelmsford, you’ll have the option to live in halls on campus or in Colchester, in hospital accommodation if on placement, or in private accommodation.
If you’re studying with us in Chelmsford, you’ll have the option to live in halls on campus or in Colchester, in hospital accommodation if on placement, or in private accommodation.
Available when you apply for a full-time undergraduate course starting in September 2025, and firmly accept your place at ARU. Accommodation available at Cambridge, Chelmsford and Writtle campuses.*
We are able to offer a limited number of rooms to returning students for September bookings. To find out more please email [email protected]. Please be aware accommodation is not guaranteed.
Here you'll be right at the heart of campus, with high street shops, restaurants and cafés a 15 minute walk away.
Parking is available if you're a Blue Badge holder or studying certain courses.
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As soon as you've firmly accepted an offer (conditional or unconditional), we recommend you apply online for accommodation. We allocate it on a first come first served basis.
Please check our criteria for applying and allocations policy before you apply.
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Host 27 Magdalen Street is third party student accommodation near Colchester city centre, a 45 minute train ride away.
Find out and apply for HOST accommodation
Accommodation is available at various hospitals across Essex if you're on a placement for your nursing, midwifery or operating department practice degree.
Apply for hospital accommodation
If you need help finding private rented accommodation, or advice about issues that could occur when you're renting, you can ask our specialist Tenancy Support Team.
More about private rented accommodation
Need short term accommodation? Contact [email protected] - we may have some for you on campus.
More about short term accommodation Book accommodation for Radio 2 in the Park*Conditions apply. Accommodation guarantee not available in Peterborough. Applicable when you firmly accept a place at ARU.