Full Year Study: Independent fee-paying Study Abroad*and Exchange students studying at Bangor for a full academic year (2 x semesters) are offered a room in University Halls of Residence, subject to availability. *This applies to all Study Abroad student paying their own tuition and/or accommodation fees only.
Semester Only Study: International Study Abroad and Exchange students studying at Bangor for one semester only will be offered University Halls accommodation on a first come first served basis. If the Halls Office is unable to offer accommodation students will be directed to 58³Ô¹Ï’s Student Housing Office where help and support in finding accommodation in the private sector will be provided. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page.
University Accommodation
Where possible International Exchange students will be offered a room of their choice in modern University Halls of Residence located in one of our two student villages.
All rooms are for single occupancy only and have en-suite shower rooms. All are offered on a self-catered basis with access to a kitchen and dining area. A small number of studios (rooms with en-suite shower room and a kitchen area) and standard rooms (shared bathroom facilities) are also available on request.
All bills are included within your Hall fees including water, electricity, heating, insurance, wi-fi, Brailsford gym membership and Campus Life membership.
Although bedding, towels and cooking utensils are not provided, these items can be ordered in advance and delivered to your room ready for your arrival.
Both student villages have 24 hour security and a residential support team who are responsible for your welfare and for disciplinary matters within Halls.
Students with additional needs
Arrangements can be made where possible to accommodate individual requests from students which are disability related.
We currently have adapted rooms - you can view a typical accessible room here.
How to apply for University Accommodation
Students will receive the link to the Accommodation Application Form after receiving their Acceptance and Offer letter. If a student wishes to take up the offer of a room in University Halls complete the online form and submit it
Deadlines:
- Starting study in Semester 1 (September 2025) 10 June 2025
- Starting study in Semester 2 (January 2026) 30 October 2025
Please DO NOT apply for University halls accommodation directly to the Halls Office. Instead use the online Study Abroad/Exchanges Accommodation Application Form only. You will receive notification that we have received your application and room allocation and contracts for your room in the month before your arrival.
If we don't receive your accommodation request form by the deadline we will assume that you don't wish to take up the offer of a room in University Halls.
Contract
University halls accommodation is allocated for a set period of time, you will be asked to accept the room by signing the University's Residence agreement (contract) whereby you will agree to pay for your room for the whole period stated on your residence agreement. Please note the end date of your contract may extend beyond the end of the semester.
Arriving early or later
Please inform the Study Abroad or International Exchange Office if you plan to arrive earlier or later than the expected arrival date exchanges-incoming@bangor.ac.uk
How to apply for Private Rented Accommodation
If Bangor is unable to offer student University Halls Accommodation or you prefer to live in private housing please contact the Student Housing Office in Bangor’s Student Services department.
Student housing maintains details of private rented accommodation in Bangor and the surrounding area. Student Services & Administration & Administration will assist you in finding appropriate accommodation, however they are unable to enter into agreement or contracts on behalf of students. You will be required to make contact with private accommodation landlords directly.
For more information click here.