Accommodation at Lincoln

Your New Home from Home

University accommodation is so much more than just a place to live, and one of the many reasons our students love Lincoln is because they feel so at home with us. All of our accommodation is either on campus or a short distance away, which means that almost everything you could need is right on your doorstep. There are options to suit different needs and budgets whether you're joining us as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, and our Accommodation Services Team is on hand to help you find a great place to live.

Why Choose Our Accommodation

Winner in the Halls and Student Accommodation category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024

Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for accommodation in the Uni Compare University Rankings 2025

Support from our Residence Life Team throughout your time living with us

Access to classes and workout space at our on-campus Sports Centre while living in our accommodation

Accommodation Options

One of the reasons why our students feel at home at Lincoln is the sense of community here. As well as offering well-equipped and contemporary rooms, our purpose-built accommodation includes great social spaces and communal areas where you can hang out, chat, and make new friends. We have a plentiful supply of purpose-built student accommodation, including residences managed directly by the University and others operated by established third party providers.

All of our residences are managed following the Universities UK Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing. For further information please visit www.thesac.org.uk.

Accommodation for Current Students

Applications are now open for returning students wanting to stay in University-managed accommodation for the 2025/26 academic year, with a range of incentives including up to £500 cash back for early booking.

Two students chatting in accommodation

Postgraduate Accommodation

As a postgraduate student, it's important to have somewhere to call home. We have a variety of postgraduate only apartments and blocks across our residences. Living with other postgraduate students means that you are surrounded by a community of like-minded people.

Two students sat in accommodation talking

Residence Life Team

To ease your transition to university and help you settle into your new home, our friendly Residence Life Team are here to offer you help when it's needed. They also arrange a variety of social activities that you can get involved in.

ResLife Student Assistants

University Gym Access

All students who book a University-managed room also receive gym membership, with classes access, for the duration of their accommodation contract. Our on-campus gym is located in the University Sports Centre, just a short walk away from our on-campus accommodation.

Students using cycling machines in the gym

The location is perfect; being on campus is ideal for getting to lectures. Settling in and making new friends could not have been easier due to the spacious communal areas.

International Students

Our international pages offer guidance on accommodation if you are looking to join us from overseas. Lincoln is a fantastic place to live, work, and study and we are looking forward to welcoming you. Before you arrive in the UK, you must ensure you have arranged suitable accommodation, and that you are able to move into your room before the start of your course.

Contact Us

Accommodation Services Team
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool Campus
Lincoln
LN6 7TS

01522 886300

Enquiry Form