Room types, prices and payment plans
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UEL student accommodation prices for 2026/27 range from £189 per week for a West Halls standard en-suite room to £238 per week for an East Halls self-contained studio. All prices are fully all-inclusive, utilities (gas, electricity, water), high-speed Wi-Fi (up to 100 Mbps), and maintenance support are covered with no additional bills. Over 1,100 students live in our on-campus Docklands Student Village, which offers a range of en-suite room types across East and West Halls.
Why UEL accommodation offers better value than private rentals
All-inclusive rent: utilities, Wi-Fi, and TV licence covered
With weekly rent from £189, you'll know exactly what you're paying each month. Your rent includes gas, electricity, water, high-speed Wi-Fi, a TV licence in eligible flats, 24/7 security and maintenance support, so there are no unexpected bills to budget for.
How UEL prices compare to private East London rents
Finding privately rented accommodation in East London often means paying separate utility bills, internet costs and other household expenses on top of your rent. At UEL, these costs are included in one weekly payment, helping you budget with confidence while living on campus close to your classes and transport links.
Premium accommodation
We offer premium accommodation in both East and West Halls. In East Halls, the premium accommodation is in Longbridge House and in West Halls, it is located in Felix, Kwame, Jamilah and Ailsa Houses. They offer the same en-suite rooms and shared kitchen living as our standard halls; however, the rooms and kitchens have been recently refurbished.
Premium East Halls
Premium East standard - Premium kitchen
54 sq. metre shared kitchen area. Recently refurbished throughout. Social area including sofas and a TV, with a TV licence included. 13 m2 single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £224/week (2026/27 costs).
Premium East standard - Four-bed flat
Guaranteed to share the communal space with only 3 other students. Recently refurbished throughout. Dock-facing modern and spacious shared kitchen. 13 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £224/week (2026/27 costs).
Premium Enhanced - Premium kitchen
54 sq. metre shared kitchen area. Recently refurbished throughout. Social area including sofas and a TV, with a TV licence included. 17 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £231/week (2026/27 costs).
Premium Enhanced - Four-bed flat
Guaranteed to share the communal space with only 3 other students. Recently refurbished throughout. Dock-facing modern and spacious shared kitchen. 17 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £231/week (2026/27 costs).
Premium West Halls
Premium West Standard - Premium kitchen
Recently refurbished throughout. Affordable London Living. Modern shared kitchen. 10 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £189/week (2026/27 costs).
Wheelchair Accessible West - Premium kitchen
Recently refurbished throughout. Affordable London Living. Modern shared kitchen. En-suite bedroom adapted for students with medical conditions*. From £189/week (2026/27 costs).
Standard accommodation
Affordable on-campus, en-suite accommodation. All bedrooms include under-bed storage, Wi-Fi with speeds up to 100mbps, a study desk, and a chair, as well as built-in shelving and cupboard space.
East Halls
East standard
Shared kitchen/dining area. Each flat houses between five and seven students. A 13 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £210/week (2026/27 costs).
East standard - Four Bed Flat
Shared kitchen/dining area. Guaranteed to share the communal space with only three other students. 13 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £217/week (2026/27 costs).
East standard - Detached Flat
Located dockside on the ground floor with your own entrance to the building. Shared kitchen/dining area. Integrated appliances including a washing/drying machine. 13 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £217/week (2026/27 costs).
East Studio
Self-contained en-suite studio flat including bedroom, kitchen and dining space in one 14.58 sq. metre single occupancy room. Live, dine, and sleep in one room without having to share the space with other students. From £238/week (2026/27 costs).
East Enhanced
Larger student space with all the advantages of living in a shared flat environment. 17 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. Shared kitchen/dining area. From £224/week (2026/27 costs).
Wheelchair Accessible East Studio
En-suite studio room adapted for students with medical conditions.* Bedroom, kitchen and dining space in one single occupancy room. Live, dine, and sleep in one room without having to share the space with other students. From £238/week (2026/27 costs).
Wheelchair Accessible Detached Flat
Located dockside on the ground floor with your own entrance to the building. Shared kitchen/dining area. Integrated appliances, including a washing/drying machine. En-suite bedroom adapted for students with medical conditions.* From £217/week (2026/27 costs).
West Halls
West Standard
Affordable London Living. Shared kitchen/ dining area. 10 sq. metre single occupancy en-suite bedroom. From £182/week (2026/27 costs).
* Residential Life can work with Estates and Facilities to further adapt a room, if that would be beneficial. Should you require this, please get in contact with us.
Docklands campus accommodation prices
Our on-campus accommodation prices are fully inclusive, covering utilities, Wi-Fi, and maintenance support – giving you peace of mind compared to private rentals where additional bills can increase overall university accommodation costs.
Full academic year
Tenancy Dates: 12/09/2026 – 06/06/2027
Total No. of Nights: 267
| ROOM TYPE | PRICE PER NIGHT | TOTAL RENT |
|---|---|---|
| East standard | £30 | £8,010 |
| East standard - 4 bed flat | £31 | £8,277 |
| East standard - detached flat | £31 | £8,277 |
| Studio | £34 | £9,078 |
| Enhanced | £32 | £8,544 |
| Premium East standard - 4 bed flat | £32 | £8,544 |
| Premium East standard - Premium kitchen | £32 | £8,544 |
| Premium Enhanced - 4 bed flat | £33 | £8,811 |
| Premium Enhanced - Premium kitchen | £33 | £8,811 |
| West standard | £26 | £6,942 |
| Premium West Standard - Premium kitchen | £27 | £7,209 |
Full academic year and summer
Tenancy Dates: 12/09/26 – 31/08/27
Total No. of Nights: 353
| Room type | Price per night | Total rent |
|---|---|---|
| East standard | £30 | £10,590 |
| Studio | £34 | £12,002 |
| Enhanced | £32 | £11,296 |
| East Standard – Detached Flat | £31 | £10,943 |
PGCE
Tenancy Dates: 12/09/26 – 31/07/27
Total No. of Nights: 322
| Room type | Price per night | Total rent |
|---|---|---|
| East Standard | £30 | £9,660 |
| Studio | £34 | £10,948 |
| Enhanced | £32 | £10,304 |
| East Standard – Detached Flat | £31 | £9,982 |
Term 1
Tenancy Dates: 12/09/26 – 17/01/27
Total No. of Nights: 127
| Room type | Price per night | Total rent |
|---|---|---|
| East standard | £30 | £3,810 |
| East standard - 4 bed flat | £31 | £3,937 |
| East standard - Detached flat | £31 | £3,937 |
| Studio | £34 | £4,318 |
| Enhanced | £32 | £4,064 |
| Premium East standard - 4 bed flat | £32 | £4,064 |
| Premium East standard - Premium kitchen | £32 | £4,064 |
| Premium enhanced - 4 bed flat | £33 | £4,191 |
| Premium enhanced- Premium kitchen | £33 | £4,191 |
| West standard | £26 | £3,302 |
| Premium West standard - Premium kitchen | £27 | £3,429 |
Room type breakdown - East Halls
| Hall | Room type | Price per WEEK | Price per Night | nO. OF rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Halls | East standard | £210 | £30 | 506 |
| East Halls | East standard - 4 bed flat | £217 | £31 | 56 |
| East Halls | East standard - detached flat | £217 | £31 | 16 |
| East Halls | East studio | £238 | £34 | 100 |
| East Halls | Enhanced | £224 | £32 | 8 |
| East Halls | Wheelchair accessible East studio | £238 | £34 | 7 |
| East Halls | Wheelchair accessible detached flat | £217 | £31 | 3 |
| Premium East Hall | Premium East standard - 4 bed flat | £224 | £32 | 45 |
| Premium East Hall | Premium East standard - Premium kitchen | £224 | £32 | 35 |
| Premium East Hall | Premium enhanced - 4 bed flat | £231 | £33 | 3 |
| Premium East Hall | Premium enhanced - Premium kitchen | £231 | £33 | 1 |
Room type breakdown - West Halls
| Hall | Room type | Price per WEEK | Price per Night | nO. OF rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Halls | West standard | £182 | £26 | 68 |
| Premium West Hall | Premium West standard - premium kitchen | £189 | £27 | 308 |
| Premium West Hall | Wheelchair accessible West - premium kitchen | £189 | £27 | 4 |
Payment plans and rent information
A student accommodation payment plan is a way of paying your student housing rent by dividing the total amount due into several equal, smaller instalments. These are then paid throughout the year. The total amount that you owe will be your total rent for your tenancy, minus any payments you have already made. Your payment plan will be available for you to set up via UEL Direct within 72 hours of accepting your room offer for the Halls of Residence. You will be emailed as soon as your payment plan task is ready for you to complete.
Payment plan options
Your student accommodation payment plan options are dependent on what tenancy type you select:
- Term 1 only or Term 2 only Tenancy: Option to pay in 3 instalments.
- Full Academic Year Tenancy: Option to pay in 3 or 7 instalments.
- Full Academic Year and Summer Tenancy: Option to pay in 3, 7, or 10 instalments.
All tenancy types come with the option to pay for the entire cost of your rent at the start of your stay, in one payment. To do this, set up any payment plan and make a payment for all instalments at once. Instructions on how to make a payment are below.
Setting up your payment plan
Open UEL Direct and enter your UEL email (Example: u1234567@uel.ac.uk). Enter your password, which is your date of birth in the following format: ddMmyyyy (Example: 06Jan1991). Then, click the “Sign-in” button. You will only have access to UEL Direct once your enrolment task is available to you. If you have issues accessing UEL Direct, please contact the Student Hub via 0208 223 4444.
Once you are logged into UEL Direct, go to “My Payments” > “Student Statement” > “Set Up Payment Plan” > select instalment amounts > “Confirm and Submit” > “Exit”.
If you wish to change your payment plan, please email residentiallife@uel.ac.uk. You cannot change your payment plan if you are in arrears.
Deadline to set up your payment plan
We ask that all students set up their student accommodation payment plan before their arrival at the Halls of Residence. However, we understand that due to access to UEL Direct and Enrolment, this may not always be possible. We therefore have the following deadlines in place:
- If you arrive as part of the September intake, your payment plan must be set up by 30 October. Failure to set up your payment plan will result in your full rent being due on 30 October.
- If you arrive mid-year, after the September intake, you need to ensure your payment plan is set up by the 30th of the month you arrive. For example, if you arrive on 5 November, your payment plan must be set up by 30 November. Failure to set up your payment plan by the 30th of your arrival month will result in your full rent being due on the 30th of that month.
How to make a payment
Paying via recurring card payments is no longer an option for paying your rent. Payments need to be paid manually via UEL Direct by going to My Payments > Student Statement > “Make an Accommodation Payment”. You will then be directed to the payment system, Flywire. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions on how to make a payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UEL room prices
What is the cheapest room at UEL?
The most affordable room at UEL is the West Halls standard en-suite bedroom, available from £189 per week for the 2026/27 academic year. This includes all utilities and Wi-Fi.
Does UEL accommodation include bills?
Yes. All UEL on-campus accommodation is all-inclusive. Gas, electricity, water, high-speed Wi-Fi (up to 100 Mbps), and maintenance support are all included in the weekly rent.
Can I pay UEL accommodation fees in instalments?
Yes. UEL offers payment plans with 3, 7, or 10 instalment options depending on your tenancy type. Payment plans are set up via UEL Direct. International students can pay via Flywire.
Can I pay for UEL accommodation from outside the UK?
Yes. UEL uses Flywire for international payments, which supports bank transfers in local currencies including Indian Rupees, Nigerian Naira, and Pakistani Rupees.
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