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Accommodation

We want you to be happy in every aspect of your life at university, and that includes finding a home which is friendly, comfortable and safe.

Get guaranteed 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 and Chelmsford campuses.*

Accommodation in Cambridge
Accommodation in Chelmsford
Accommodation in Peterborough
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Accommodation in Writtle
Renting privately
Short-term accommodation
Four students outside accommodation at ARU's Chelmsford campus
A communal kitchen in Peter Taylor House, Cambridge

Virtual accommodation tours

Take a look around our accommodation any time, anywhere with our 360 VR tour experience.

Take a 360 tour of our accommodation
Contact our accommodation team
Information for current students

Student Accommodation Code

It’s important to us that your accommodation is safe and of a good standard. The University’s eligible properties are signed up to the Student Accommodation Code. All off-campus houses are subject to House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing laws and several of our houses are accredited by the local council. Externally-managed accommodation is covered by Unipol/ANUK National Code.


*Conditions apply. Accommodation guarantee not available in Peterborough or Writtle. Applicable when you firmly accept a place at ARU.