Accommodation

Whether you’re joining SOAS soon or studying here already, our Student Accommodation Team offers help and advice on finding a suitable place to live.

We offer a wide range of accommodation, in locations that range from 5 minutes to 45 minutes travel to the SOAS campus in historic Bloomsbury. Our portfolio consists of halls of residence with 24-hour security and rooms in shared flats or houses.

Application period

Applications for 2026/27 housing open on 20 April 2026 for new students. You cannot apply before this date. Accommodation codes are sent on the day the portal opens. 

Returning students can only apply between 13 - 19 April 2026. 

Whether you are a new applicant or a returning student, please visit the How to Apply for Accommodation section for further instructions. Additional rooms may be added to the portfolio at a later stage. Please check the latest published portfolio before submitting your application.