Accommodation Code
UUK STUDENT ACCOMMODATION CODE
Where you live is a big part of being at university or college.
This is why Queen’s University Belfast is one of a number of universities and further education colleges that is signed up to The Student Accommodation Code. The Code protects our students’ rights to safe, good quality accommodation, to make sure our students get the best out of their time living in our residences.
It outlines everything students can expect from our accommodation as well as their responsibilities as tenants.
The Code has already raised standards of accommodation at Queen’s University Belfast and underpins our ongoing dedication to our students.
We are fully committed to providing a safe, comfortable living environment which will help support our students in leading a successful and enjoyable student life.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION
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Accommodation Fees 2025-2026
Queen's Accommodation bed spaces Total number of rooms Weekly Price Price for 40 Weeks*
Small Standard 28 £89 £3,560 Standard 755 £115 £4,600 Double standard 45 £126 £5,040 En suite BT9 1139 £157 £6,280 En suite BT1/2 1100 £168 £6,720 Willow Walk 3 and 4 bed apartments (price per room) 119 £162 £6,480 Willow Walk 2 bedroom apartment (price per room) 62 £173 £6,920 Willow Walk 2 bed premium apartment (price per room) 46 £178 £7,120 Studio 154 £194 £7,760 Willow Walk 1 bedroom apartment 13 £225 £9,000 3461 * Total price is shown for a 40 week contract but dependent on student type, 48 & 51 week contracts are also available.
Failure to pay accommodation fees
Failure to settle accommodation fees will result in you being asked to leave Queen’s University accommodation or accommodation at Student Roost and details of your account will be passed to the University’s debt collection agency.
The University has a robust debt management procedure in place which outlines the steps that will be taken by the Residential Fees and Accommodation Team when payments are outstanding / overdue. For a detailed explanation of this procedure please click here.
- Contract Length Dates 2025-2026
Contract lengths Start date End date 40 week contract 07/09/2025 16/06/2026 44 week contract
(Student Roost property only)
13/09/2025 18/07/2026 48 week contract 07/09/2025 09/08/2026 51 week contract 14/09/2025 06/09/2026 Semester 1 07/09/2025 14/12/2025 Semester 2 03/01/2025 14/06/2026 - Payment Option Overview
Student Type Full payment 2 instalments (50% 2 weeks before check in & balance by 1st Feb) 3 Direct Debits 7 Direct Debits Stipend / Salary deduction Payment Plan International students (including students from Republic of Ireland) ✔ ✔ Students from GB/N Ireland ✔ ✔ ✔ Postgraduate students ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Short term / Single semester students ✔ Sponsorship / Scholarship students ✔ Returning students ✔ ✔** ✔* ✔* * Only for returning students who have paid accommodation fees previously by direct debit can make payments by this method.
** Returning international students only
- Cost comparison: Queen's Accommodation vs Private Rental
Check out the table below to see how Queen's Accommodation compares to privately rented options in Belfast.
QUB Standard Malone Botanic Lisburn Rd Stranmillis Rent 1 £110.00 £81.25 £75.00 £81.25 £81.25 Utilities 2 ✔ included £30 £30 £30 £30 Wi-Fi 3 ✔ included £8 £8 £8 £8 TV License ✔ included £3.31 £3.31 £3.31 £3.31 Contents Insurance ✔ included £7.00 £7.00 £7.00 £7.00 Gym Membership ✔ included £3.61 £3.61 £3.61 £3.61 Total Weekly Cost £110.00 £133.17 £126.92 £133.17 £133.17 Annual Cost £4,400.00 £6,924.84 £6599.84 £6,924.84 £6,924.84 Additional
cost of 52
week tenancy
versus
University 38
week
contract.£2,524.84 £2,199.84 £2,524.84 £2,524.84 Choosing Queen's Accommodation also provides these additional services included in your rent:
- Weekly cleaning of communal areas
- 24/7 Welfare and Pastoral Care
- Residential Life and Events Programme
- 24/7 Reception
- Security and Maintenance
(1) Average rents for private rental from www.belfaststudentaccommodation.co.uk as of March 2023
(2) Typical utility costs in Belfast from Save the student 2022/23 *averages before the energy crisis*
(3) In communal areas only. - Allocation Policy and Conditions of Occupancy