Housing for students with families

Whilst it can be hard for children to settle into their new life and for the family to adjust, London nevertheless, offers an irresistible opportunity for children to experience and develop in a thriving and exciting city, with an amazing diversity of people and cultures.

However, family accommodation is difficult to find and students with families should only bring their family to London once they have arranged somewhere for their family to live permanently.

There is very little accommodation provided directly by Universities to students with families.

Some specialist hostels and housing associations can assist both married
students and those with children, but places are limited and you will need to apply early (see details on Hostels).

If you are not able to secure a place in a hostel, you will need to consider an appropriate budget for the private sector. Self-contained flats for couples and those with children are not easily obtainable for less than £175 per week and £240 for a couple with two small children.

If you are an overseas student and need guidance on other costs, please see the section on budgets.