How to apply

How to apply for BCU student accommodation

Before you can apply for accommodation at Birmingham City University, you’ll need to accept us as your firm or insurance choice. 24 hours after you’ve accepted your offer you can apply through our Accommodation Portal. All first-year, full-time home and international students are guaranteed University accommodation if they have firmly accepted an offer in the main application cycle and apply by the deadline date.

Apply for accommodation

Accept BCU as your firm or insurance choice, or have a firm offer from us.
Choose your accommodation, pick up to 6 options and order them from most to least preferred.
Apply through the BCU accommodation portal
Accept your room, you'll get an email with the steps you need to follow.

2025/26 key dates

Jan27

Student accommodation for 2025-26 published on website
Feb4

Accommodation application goes live
Feb11

Allocations start for students holding unconditional offers
Jul31

Application deadline date for UK students
Aug14

A Level results day
Aug31

Application deadline date for International students
Sep13

Application deadline date for Clearing/Insurance students
Sep15

Welcome Week
Sep22

Semester 1 teaching

Find your new home

Want to see all the student accommodation we offer at BCU in one place? We’ve put together a guide with all the key facilities, locations and costs so you can compare them easily and focus on the points that are most important to you.

Download accommodation guide

Frequently asked questions

These are the FAQs for our BCU managed and partner halls of residence and the sections are listed in relevance for you.

How do I apply for accommodation?

You will need to know your choices of accommodation prior to making an application. If there are medical or mobility factors which have a bearing on your accommodation needs, please provide full details.
When will I know I have been allocated a room?

You will receive an email from Accommodation Services informing you that you have been offered a room, please ensure you accept and make the relevant payment required before the offer deadline date.
When will I be able to move in?

Before you can move into your accommodation, you will be asked to complete the online induction. You will receive an email with instructions on how to complete this process.
How much will the rent be per month?

Please see individual accommodation location pages for rent prices.
What if I don't have an Application Number?

Your University Application Number should be on your offer letter. It is made up of eight unique numbers. If it isn't on your offer letter, please contact Accommodation Services.

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Get in touch

Can't find what you're looking for or need more help? Get in touch with our friendly accommodation team.

Contact accommodation team

Policies 2025-26

Read the accommodation policy for the finer points on how to apply.

Accommodation offer policy