Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

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Accommodation in Cambridge

If you’re studying with us in Cambridge, you’ll have the option to live in halls or shared houses.

Accommodation options

Campus accommodation and university houses

Our halls are on-campus and our houses are within easy walking distance. Each hall or house is different, as are the social opportunities and surroundings.

Our properties are:

Anastasia House Peter Taylor House Swinhoe House Hall of Residence University shared houses

Third party accommodation nearby

The following properties are available to full-time ARU students. You'll apply for them via the Residential Services Office, but they are owned and operated by third parties, who will issue your contract.

CB1 The Railyard Anglia House Sedley Court YMCA

Accommodation comparison and costs

Find out at a glance how they compare and how much they cost.

Cambridge halls and houses cost comparison Cambridge property comparison chart

Hospital accommodation

There is limited hospital accommodation available for nursing, midwifery and operating department practice students.

Addenbrookes Hospital (Harston House) Hinchingbrooke Hospital (Alexandra House) Hospital accommodation booking form

Private rented accommodation

We have a specialist Tenancy Support Team who can help you find private rented accommodation and give you advice about any issues that could occur when you're renting.

More about private rented accommodation

Short term accommodation

We have limited short term accommodation on our Cambridge campus, to check availability contact [email protected].

More about short term accommodation
Frequently asked questions about our accommodation
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.

Take a 360 tour of our accommodation
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How to apply for accommodation

We allocate accommodation on a first come first served basis, so we recommend that you apply online as soon as you have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer from us.

Applications will open in Spring 2023. Before you apply, please check our criteria for applying and allocations policy.

Apply for accommodation Hospital accommodation booking form Criteria for applying Allocations policy
Accommodation when you have medical requirements
Accommodation for under 18s and families