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Accommodation

We want you to be happy in every aspect of your life at university, and that includes finding a home which is friendly, comfortable and safe.

Joining us as a full-time undergraduate in September 2022? We'll guarantee a room in Cambridge and Chelmsford.*

Contact the Residential Service Team
Accommodation in Cambridge
Accommodation in Chelmsford
Accommodation in Peterborough
Renting privately
Short-term accommodation
Information for current students
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A communal kitchen in Peter Taylor House, Cambridge

Virtual accommodation tours

Take a look around our accommodation any time, anywhere with our 360 VR tour experience.

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Look around Anastasia House

Anastasia House

The flats in Anastasia House are right across the road from our Cambridge campus.

Look around CB1

CB1

CB1 in central Cambridge has more than 500 rooms for Anglia Ruskin students.

Look around Chelmsford Student Village

Chelmsford Student Village

Chelmsford Student Village is right next door to campus.

Look around Peter Taylor House

Peter Taylor House

Peter Taylor House offers bright, modern accommodation on-campus in Cambridge.

Look around The Railyard

The Railyard

The Railyard offers 244 rooms to students in Cambridge.

Look around Sedley Court

Sedley Court

Sedley Court in Cambridge is available exclusively to Anglia Ruskin students Sedley Court in Cambridge is available exclusively to Anglia Ruskin students.

Look around shared houses

Shared houses

Many of our Cambridge students live in university shared houses.

Look around Swinhoe House

Swinhoe House

Swinhoe House is conveniently located on our Cambridge Campus.

Look around Cambridge YMCA

YMCA

Cambridge YMCA reserves two floors exclusively for Anglia Ruskin students

Student Accommodation Code

It’s important to us that your accommodation is safe and of a good standard. The University’s eligible properties are signed up to the Student Accommodation Code. All off-campus houses are subject to House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing laws and several of our houses are accredited by the local council. Externally-managed accommodation is covered by Unipol/ANUK National Code.

*Accommodation availability
We still have plenty of vacancies available at our Cambridge and Chelmsford campus, but early booking is recommended. You can contact our accommodation team who will support you in finding the right option, whether on campus or in the private sector. Our guarantee is available until 30 June 2022.