Returning accommodation applications for the academic year 2025-2026 are now open! 

Make use of our fantastic new offers below!

Rent credit offer - Apply for campus accommodation between 1 August 2025 and midnight on 1 October 2025 and receive £100 rent credit to your student account. Find out more here, terms and conditions apply.

Refer-a-friend offer - If you have an accepted offer of campus accommodation for the 2025/26 academic year, you can refer a friend to stay with us and both earn £100 rent credit. Find out more here, terms and conditions apply.

We are now offering guaranteed accommodation for the duration of your course. Meaning you can say goodbye to yearly house hunting knowing Essex has your room ready for you.

*T&C's apply, book now for 2025/26 to get your preferred accommodation, areas are selling out! 

Our Book Now system has been replaced by an Application Booking process for students applying for rooms in Colchester. As from now you will no longer select a specific room yourself. Instead, you’ll submit your accommodation preferences, and we’ll send you an offer based on availability.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: please remember, there is no cooling off period. You cannot cancel your contract with us once accepted/confirmed, unless you withdraw or intermit from the University, even if you don't move in. So please consider carefully before confirming your booking through Book Now or accepting an offer we have sent you.