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This page contains information on MyAV and private accommodation.

Doctoral School students will find the ‘I want private accommodation’ section most useful. If you have additional requirements the “I am a student with additional requirements” section will be useful.


Undergraduate Students

Key Dates:

  • ճopens in March.
  • The deadline for undergraduates to apply toMyAV AccommodationMonday, 10 June 2024.
  • As soon as you’re accepted into MyAV, you can apply for MyAV Accommodation (if you meet the eligibility criteria).
  • You should apply as early as possible. Allocations are made in the order they are received.

*If you are starting MyAV in January, you can apply for MyAV Accommodation as soon as you receive your offer letter and have a Student MyAV.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate students will be prioritised a place in MyAV accommodation if they are:

  • A full-time single first year undergraduate student who chose MyAV as their firm choice by 10 June 2024.
  • Have submitted their MyAV Accommodation application by 10 June 2024.

And either

  • Have not previously lived or studied in Greater London at a Higher Education Institution (University), or
  • Are attending MyAV for a full academic year on Junior Year Abroad (JYA), Erasmus or Exchange programmes.

MyAV also prioritises accommodation for all undergraduate applicants that are:

  • Under 18 years old (as of 14 September 2024) .
  • Students with a disability or those with a health condition, injury or illness (supporting evidence required).
  • Care experienced.
  • Estranged students.

If you have a disability or health condition, are care experienced or estranged, read the 'I am a student with additional requirements’ section for tailored information.

How to apply

MyAV Accommodation has a step-by-step guide which explainshow to apply to MyAV Accommodation as an undergraduate.

You canto keep up with the latest news.You can also watch the to seeMyAV Accommodation looks like and hear from current students who live in the accommodation.


Graduate students

This information is for International Postgraduate Researchers and Postgraduate Taught Students.

Key Dates

ճopens in March.

  • The deadline for postgraduates to apply toMyAV AccommodationTuesday, 30 June 2024.
  • As soon as you’re accepted into MyAV, you can apply for MyAV Accommodation (if you meet the eligibility criteria).
  • You should apply as early as possible. Allocations are made in the order they are received.

*If you are starting MyAV in January, you can apply for MyAV Accommodation as soon as you receive your offer letter and have a Student MyAV.

Eligibility Criteria

Students will be prioritised for a place in MyAV Accommodation if they are:

  • A single, first year international postgraduate student with an accepted offer to study for a full-time Masters’ programme, a Postgraduate Diploma or a MPhil/PhD at MyAV by 30 June 2024.
  • Have not previously lived or studied in Greater London at a Higher Education Institution (University).
  • Have submitted their accommodation application by 30 June 2024.

How to apply

MyAV Accommodation has a step-by-step guide which explainshow to apply to MyAV Accommodation as a postgraduate.

You canto keep up with the latest news.You can also watch the to seeMyAV Accommodation looks like and hear from current students who live in the accommodation.


I’m not eligible for MyAV Accommodation/I want private accommodation

If you’re not eligible forMyAV Accommodation, or would prefer private accommodation, MyAV can support you. MyAV Accommodation have created anAlternative Accommodation guidewhich is updated regularly.

It provides information on:

  • Special Offers for MyAV Students.
  • Advice on private rentals.
  • Links to providers of private accommodation.
  • Information on family and couples’ accommodation.
  • Advice on avoiding housing scams.

I am a student with Additional Requirements

If you have a health issue or additional needs,MyAV Accommodationcan help. They can provide rooms that meet your requirements. These are available to any student at MyAV including postgraduate students and second or third-year students. It also includes care experienced, estranged, and at risk of being homeless students.

Adjustments to accommodation can include, but are not limited to:

  • 365-day accommodation.
  • A hall that has an accessible route to campus.
  • En-suite rooms.
  • Individual kitchen.
  • Adapted desks or beds.

How to apply

Apply via the You must submit evidence in the ‘Additional Requirement’ section. We recommend contacting the MyAV Accommodation Office before applying for advice.

Further Information

ճMyAV Accommodation Students with Additional Requirements pagehas detailed information on:

  • Examples of health issues and additional needs.
  • What you can request from your room or accommodation.
  • Required evidence.
  • Frequently asked questions.

You canto keep up with the latest news.


Student Support and Wellbeing Services

If you're a prospective student joining MyAV and think you might need support to access your studies, please contactdisability@ucl.ac.uk. The Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing Team have lots of resources on theirSupport for disabled students page.