Top 10 Best UK Halls of Residence 2025 

Let's take a look at the top 8 of the UK's best halls of residence for 2025!

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London, is one of the 16 most beautiful campuses in the world and attracts a large number of international students every year because of its ancient gothic red brick buildings and lush green gardens, which were voted as one of the 10 most beautiful campuses in the UK by the Daily Telegraph. The surrounding student apartments are not only safe and comfortable, but also well-equipped and more affordable than those in the city center. Accommodation is available all over the city and there are a variety of rooms to choose from in each type of apartment, such as standard singles, deluxe singles and standard doubles. Inside the apartments are well-equipped with study areas, gyms, social areas, and projectors, making life easy. It's worth noting that most of the school's accommodation is located near the center of London, and some are even just a few minutes' walk away.

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University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is one of the UK's "Red Brick Universities" and a member of the Alliance of Universities. With a great location and high quality accommodation, students at the University of Sheffield are always pleasantly surprised by the campus experience. There are 33 uniquely designed halls of residence spread across the city, meaning you'll always be able to find comfortable accommodation in a convenient location! What's more, with a dizzying array of accommodation types and an unrivaled range of facilities, students can choose the supplies and services they need in comfort and freedom. 

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University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is here! It's in Birmingham, the second-largest city in the United Kingdom, and is a research-based public university ranked 80th in the QS 2025 Global University Rankings. Accommodation at the University of Birmingham is mostly in student apartments, mainly on campus, with many self-contained singles, doubles and halls of residence. The halls of residence are spread across three accommodation areas and cost around £90 - £250 a week. Facilities in halls of residence generally include toilets and showers, Wi-Fi and some kitchen appliances, while some apartments have the usual facilities of external kitchens, shared areas and games rooms. The location of the apartments is close to the academic buildings, making it easy to get around.

05

University of Leeds

Get to know the University of Leeds! This is a public research university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and is ranked 82nd in the world by QS World University Rankings. The University of Leeds has a wide range of accommodation types, from student apartments to private apartments, so students can choose according to their own preferences and the thickness of their wallets. Student apartments are usually single or double rooms, and students can share kitchens and bathrooms. The best thing about student apartments is that they are convenient and safe, close to campus and supermarkets, and have all the facilities and services. Private apartments are usually in small blocks, each with plenty of space and equipment. The best thing about private apartments is that they are private and quiet, which is suitable for students who like peace and quiet. 

04

University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is also here! This university originated in the mid-nineteenth century and was officially founded in 1955 by royal charter. It is a member of the Ivy League and other organizations. With over 19,000 full-time students and international students from over 130 countries, this is a truly international university, with Chinese students making up about 25% of the student body. Although we all spit the University of Exeter dormitory expensive, but the room is new like freshly baked bread, there are any problems can be solved immediately, the staff service that is called a thoughtful, simply like living in a hotel, and dormitory buildings also look very good. Some dormitory buildings look out, you can actually see a field, the environment is so comfortable that people can fly up! The University of Exeter to postgraduate students to provide accommodation services are also great, the time cycle is appropriate, the rent is all-inclusive without having to pay extra money, unlimited Internet access, as well as public lounges, computer access and study room study space are also available.

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University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool has a wide range of halls of residence, with more than 4,500 rooms in the Greenbank Student Village and on campus. There's great postgraduate accommodation in a variety of locations, ranging from single rooms to self-contained studio apartments, so international students can choose a room depending on the size of their wallet. Dormitories are clean and comfortable, with bedrooms, shared bathrooms, kitchens, and workspaces, so international students can have their own little place to retreat to on weekends to study or develop hobbies. There are also a lot of facilities in the halls of residence, such as gyms, study rooms, recreational facilities and laundry rooms. There are also apartments with self-catering kitchens where students can prepare their own meals. 

02

Newcastle University

Take a look at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, or "Newcastle University" or "NCL" for short. Located in the North East of England, it is a world-class research university and is a member of many prestigious university consortia in the UK! Its popular disciplines such as architecture, accounting and finance, art and design can rank in the top 20 in the whole of Britain. The school has a first-class medical and dental school, science and engineering department equipment is also very good, there is also a brand new business school. The dormitory environment of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne is simply amazing! Not only is the environment beautiful, but the facilities inside the dormitories are also excellent. Each dormitory is clean and tidy, spacious and comfortable, with enough storage space to fit the whole world, making students feel like they are at home. In addition, the dormitories are fully equipped with kitchens and public bathrooms, providing students with convenient and comfortable living conditions. All in all, students can start their university life here with peace of mind. 

01

Chilson University

This is the number one university in the list, also known as Edge Hill University and Bien Shan University. It was founded in 1885 and is located in West Lancashire, next to Liverpool, which is a national comprehensive university! However, the proportion of international students in this school is pitifully small, and the number of Chinese students is even less than pandas, and you can't even find it on the QS list, so you don't know much about it. However, it is one of the top-ranked accommodation schools in the UK! Modern accommodation is at the heart of the campus community! In recent years, the school has been spending a lot of money on accommodation, and it's not stopping. This means that all first year full-time undergraduates on campus have a room to stay in!