Moving in
Important / Key Dates 2025-26
| Accommodation portfolio and prices published on website | Feb 2025 | ||||
| Online Application opens | Mid-Feb 2025 | ||||
International/GB/ROI students to be guaranteed accommodation
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| A-Level Results Day | 14 Aug 2025 | ||||
| Allocations commence | 14 Aug 2025 | ||||
Exchange students and Study Abroad students to be guaranteed accommodation
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40 and 48-week contract start date |
7 Sept 2025 * | ||||
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44 and 51-week contract start date(Student Roost property only) |
7 Sept 2025 * | ||||
| 51-week contract start date | 14 Sept 2025 * | ||||
* Please refer to your offer of accommodation for your contract start date as there can be variations to contract start dates due to refurbishment work.
Semester 2
Semester 2 arrivals is on 3 Jan 2026 and departure is on 14 June 2026.
For Semester 2 Applications: Rooms are not available for early check-in prior to 3rd January 2026.
BEFORE YOU MOVE IN
Your e-induction is a compulsory exercise which you must complete prior to arrival.
It explains how things work in accommodation, introduces you to the department and the different teams and makes you aware how things work and what we expect from you whilst living in university accommodation.
It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to read and complete a few short questions at the end of each section. Once it is completed, your accommodation profile is updated and allows you to book an arrival slot and / or check in to your accommodation.
If the e-induction is NOT complete prior to arrival, you will not be permitted to check-in to your accommodation. There will also be a mandatory induction with the Residential Life Team after you arrive. Your Residential Assistant will organise a floor meeting which will cover the important aspects of living in accommodation as well as meeting your fellow housemates.
YOUR ROOM
All Queen's Accommodation is furnished with a bed, a wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, a desk and chair, waste bin, window covering and desk lighting.
However you will need to bring some small items to truly make it your home. Supplies are cheaply and readily available locally. If you need anything else, regular bus trips to local supermarkets and Ikea will be arranged shortly after check-in by our Residential Life Team.
Cooking is not permitted in bedrooms. We provide kettles, toasters, freezers, fridges, cookers and microwaves in all kitchens. Medical fridges are available upon request (please indicate on your online accommodation application if you require a medical fridge).
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What To Bring with You
Bedding and kitchen packs are not provided, however you can order everything ahead of time from UniKitOut and have it delivered before you arrive on campus. Shop Now & save 10% on your order with discount code QUB10.
We suggest that you can purchase these items when you arrive to your accommodation.
- Washing detergent for laundry and dishes
- Towels and dish drying towels
- Clothes hangers
- Crockery, cutlery, saucepans and bed linen (can be ordered prior to arrival for delivery to your accommodation)
- Hairdryer and toiletries
If you are bringing any electrical equipment with you, please note the following:
- Ensure electrical equipment you are bringing is safe and has a rating of less than 1000 Watts
- Plugs in UK have three pins
- Adapters can be purchased in the airport or in local shops when you arrive
- Portable appliance testing (PAT) – we arrange times for you to bring your electrical equipment to be tested for safety after your arrival to accommodation. The PAT policy and procedure can be found here.
- Items not to bring as these are prohibited:
- Electric heaters or electric blankets
- Loudspeakers
- Candles or incense
- Sticky hooks (when stuck to walls, they cause damage to the plaster work when removing them and a charge will be imposed to fix)
- Electrical multi-socket extension leads
- Animals, reptiles, fish or insects
- If possible, hairdryers or other electrical items over 1000 watts
- Knives (for example, pocket or hunting knife), catapults, cylinders of gas, chemicals or biological substances, replica guns, laser guns, air guns, water pistols, water bombs, fireworks
- E-scooters
- E-bikes (please note the charging of these are not permitted in University buildings)
- Electrical Appliances
You're welcome to bring small electrical appliances that are in good working order. If you're bringing them from outside the UK, that means fitting your plugs with three-pin adaptors that comply with the British electrical system (230V, 50Hz) and British Standard BS 1363. Extension leads are fine to use, as long as they're not overloaded, but block plug adaptors are not permitted.
Laptops, printers and small electrical appliances such as small lamps or alarm radios are all welcome, as long as they’re fitted with plugs or adaptors that are compatible with the UK electrical system. Please do not bring any e-scooters, e-cigarette chargers, electric heaters (including any halogen equipment) or air conditioners as they are not permitted in accommodation.
- Storage
Storage space is limited so don’t bring too many belongings with you as everything is available locally. Please remember, you are sharing fridge and freezer space so plan your shopping accordingly. Storage for luggage is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Arrival slots
Students from Northern Ireland will book an arrival slot once they complete the online e-induction.
ACCOMMODATION FEES
You are legally obliged to pay fees throughout the period of your contract. If you select to pay your fees by direct debit, you will need to set up a UK bank account and ensure that it allows direct debits i.e. a student account. If required for opening a UK Bank Account a proof of residency letter can be provided via your reception.
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.
For more information on Residential Fees please email: residentialfees@qub.ac.uk
Rent Payment Dates 2025/2026
- 3 DD’s – 1 November, 1 February, 1 May;
- 7 DD’s – 1 November – 1 May (inclusive);
- 2 instalments – 50% of your accommodation fee, 2 weeks in advance of check-in, the balance being payable by 1st February;
- Full payment: 2 weeks in advance of check-in.
