Off campus housing
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Off campus housing
Looking for somewhere to live?
Here at UEL, we offer a range of housing search and advising support that can help you in your search for safe, comfortable and supportive housing throughout the city. We can also help you with any questions or concerns, even after you've found a place to stay.
We also have a number of partnerships with housing organisations to provide discounted accommodation to students.
Personalised support
Through our Student Services teams and partnerships, you can access one-on-one housing advice.
Dedicated Off Campus Housing Advisor
Our dedicated Student Life Advisor for Off-Campus Housing offers 1-on-1 appointments, virtually or face-to-face, either by request or through bookable drop-in slots. They can provide personalised housing advice, housing search help, and general troubleshooting.
To book an appointment, visit https://myportal.uel.ac.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau at UEL
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART), are working in partnership with Citizens Advice to offer specialist advice to UEL students and staff. You can also meet with them regarding housing issues.
On-campus appointments
Citizens Advice will be offering on-campus advice appointments on the first Wednesday of every month at the Docklands campus only. To book an appointment with Citizens Advice, please contact the Hub either in person or by calling 020 8223 4444.
Remote advice (via telephone or email)
To self-refer your case to Citizens Advice for remote advice, please email uel@citizensadvicesouthend.org.uk.
You will need to clearly state your name, student number, phone number and topic of advice required within the email content.
Special platforms
You can search for housing and build community through our partner platforms.
Amber
The University of East London (UEL) has partnered with Amber, a global accommodation booking platform, to help our home and international students find suitable and secure housing. Whether you are a UK-based student looking for off-campus housing or an international student seeking a verified home before you arrive, Amber offers a wide range of listings to fit your needs. This partnership provides UEL students with a streamlined way to find and book their new home, making the transition to university life smoother and more manageable.
Roome
UEL has partnered with the app provider Roome to bring students an all-in-one housing and community app.
Through the app students will be able to:
- Find roommates
- Search for housing
- Access student discounts at local establishments
- Connect to community hubs
- Post spare rooms
- and so much more.
Housing discounts and special offers
UEL has also partnered with a range of housing agencies to offer exclusive discounts to UEL students seeking off-campus accommodation.
UEL X spotahome
20% off when booking mid to long-term accommodation
UEL students can search for vetted accommodations by using spotahome. Spotahome is an accommodations website focused on finding long-term accommodations (6+ months) worldwide. The properties showcased are checked by their team, and the booking process is professionally handled by the spotahome team to allow a seamless correspondence between the future tenant and the landlord. UEL students can speak to the booking team directly, who will search for a property directly, based on your requirements. UEL students receive a 20 per cent discount (code: UEL 20) on the spotahome service fee as part of our collaboration.
UEL X Host Family Stay
Save money on host family accommodation.
UEL students receive various discounts when booking with host families for their time staying in London. A host family will provide a room in their family home and allow you to have a safe space to come home to after a busy day at university. Various room options, including staying with other students of UEL in a shared room and/or meals, are included to allow a cost-effective provision. The longer you stay in a room, the bigger the discount will be. Host families can often be a safer housing provision than private rented accommodation.
Looking for information about on-campus accommodations?
Visit our Accommodation pages and connect with our Residential Life Team.