Returning next year
Applications to return to University accommodation for 2026/27 academic year have now closed.
Each year we have a number of rooms available for students who wish to return to halls for the following academic year. Applications for the 2027/28 academic year will open in autumn 2026.
Applying to return to halls
Each year we have availability at a great range of accommodation, including catered and self-catered rooms. There’s lots of great benefits to living in University accommodation:
- Value for money – rent includes WiFi and energy bills
- Premium Edge gym membership – anytime access to The Edge gym on campus
- Access to Residence Life services – support, activities and events throughout the year
- Shorter contracts – no summer rent to pay1
- No deposit or guarantor needed
Please note that some residences are more popular than others and if demand is high, we reserve the right to close applications for some, or all, residences earlier.
Who can apply?
- International undergraduate students. If you are an international undergraduate student (paying full tuition fees), we can guarantee you an offer of University accommodation if you apply by the deadline.
- UK undergraduate and postgraduate students. We also welcome applications from UK undergraduate and postgraduate returning students and will do our best to off you your preferred choice or something similar, but we cannot guarantee you an offer of accommodation. If you apply and we are unable to offer you a room, we will let you know your application has been unsuccessful as soon as we are able to.
We welcome applications from students with accessible requirements who feel that private housing would not meet their requirements. To help us process your application please include supporting information regarding the kind of accommodation you require. Alternatively, should you wish to have a confidential discussion about your requirements with a dedicated member of the Accommodation team, please get in touch by emailing accom@leeds.ac.uk.
Please be aware, each year we have a fixed number of rooms available for returning students, and that these may not be available in all residences.
How to apply
All applications should be submitted online via the Accommodation Portal.
To access the accommodation portal for the first time, you will need to set a password using the 'Create Account' option. You will then receive an email with a link to create a new password. Once you have created a new password, you should log in with your email and your password.
Tips for completing your application
If you are applying with a friend or as part of a group, please ensure that you all put each other’s names on the application forms.
If you will be resitting exams over the summer, you must tell us as soon as you know.
If you are hoping to undertake a study abroad year or a year in industry but this has not yet been confirmed, you must tell us when you apply.
We may be able to offer you a short-term contract if your course requires it. Please give full details on your application form. If you will only be in Leeds for:
- One semester - we will usually be able to house you with friends who are here for the full year
- Two terms and will leave to undertake a third term abroad - we will need to house you with other students who need the same length contract.
