Living in halls of residence
Living in UON accommodation
When you live in our halls of residence, you’ll be living in the heart of the UON’s student community. University of Northampton accommodation is the perfect environment for making new friends and developing your independence while you study.
A home away from home
All of our student rooms are fully-furnished with a bed, desk and chair, wardrobe and storage space, bookshelves or case and bin, and are ready for you to move into. You’ll need to bring bedding, pots, pans, cutlery, and any other belongings you’d like to make yourself feel at home.
When living in halls, you can either opt for an en-suite room, which includes your own shower, toilet and washbasin, or a standard room where you’ll share a bathroom with other students in your flat or town house. All flats and town houses feature communal kitchen (with a cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster, kettle, iron and ironing board, and storage facilities) and living spaces, except single and twin studios which have their own kitchenette areas.
Depending on your preference, you can also request a room in single or mixed sex flats or town houses (subject to availability).
Living in Halls support videos
Watch our support and advice videos about living in halls by one of our student behaviour coordinators Poppie Goodman:
No surprise costs
It’s easier to budget when you live in halls as the main utility bills for heating, lighting, water, and electricity are included in your rent. WiFi is also included, with links to the University computer network (ResNET). So all you’ll need is money for food, socialising, and a TV licence (if you’re planning to watch TV in your room).
24 hour support
The University of Northampton owns and maintains our halls, and so providing a safe, secure and supportive environment for students is our highest priority; we operate round-the-clock security cover, and you are also supported by our fantastic Residential Life team, who provide pastoral assistance and guidance.
Our Halls Guarantee
Full-time, first year students are guaranteed a place in UON halls of residence (eligibility criteria apply); for further details, including how to apply, please see our Accommodation guarantee pages.
Priority applications for halls
If you have disability-related accommodation needs, you can make a priority application to live in halls of residence. We have a selection of accessible rooms, and will make any reasonable adaptations needed to improve access and comfort.
For further information, please contact Additional Student Support and Inclusion Services Team (ASSIST) or Accommodation Services.
International students
International students are welcome to apply to live in the University of Northampton’s halls of residence – our accommodation can provide the ideal supportive and friendly environment when living and studying in a new country.
If you would prefer to live in the private sector, please see our guidance if you are an international student thinking of living off-campus, and our International pages for further guidance about studying in the UK.
UUK Code
The University of Northampton is signed up to and adheres to the UUK code for student accommodation. This protects students’ rights to safe, good quality accommodation, wherever they are studying, and makes sure they get the best out of their time living in university or college residences. It outlines everything students can expect from their accommodation as well as their responsibilities as tenants.
For further information on the code, please visit the Universities UK Accommodation Code of Practice page.
Further information
If you have any further queries, please see our How to Apply for Halls, Preparing for Halls FAQs and Accommodation Services pages.