Now is the time to start planning where you’ll be living.
Coming back next year? Now is the time to start planning where you’ll be living. Staying on campus keeps everything in one place and makes student life that little bit easier. By following the steps below, you can secure your room for next year.
Why choose university accommodation?
Living on campus comes with a range of benefits:
- Accommodation to suit your needs (self-catered, catered, en-suite, shared facilities, LGBTQ+ accommodation)
- The option to live with your friends
- Opportunities to become a ResLife Ambassador
- Free sports membership included
- No deposit required and all utility bills and Wi-Fi included
- Personal possessions insurance
- 24/7 security
- On-site maintenance team
- Our accommodation is regulated by the Universities UK Code of Practice
Why not continue with simple, stress-free living on campus?
Important information:
Pre-register interest:
- Returning students can pre-register their interest between 28 November 2025 and 8 January 2026. This gives you 24-hour early access to the application pages when they open on 21 January 2026, increasing your chances of securing accommodation.
Accommodation Guarantee:
To be considered for guaranteed accommodation for September 2026, you must meet the eligibility criteria and apply by 23 January 2026.
- The first 1,800 eligible undergraduate and postgraduate applicants (including KMMS students) are guaranteed a room offer.
- Returning international students are guaranteed accommodation for all years of study if they apply by the deadline.
- All students applying for Pier Quays, Medway are guaranteed an offer if they apply by the deadline.
First come first served:
Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early for the best chance of getting your preferred room. Availability is limited for some room types, so if you need a specific room type, contact the Accommodation team as soon as possible.
How do I apply?
KMMS (Kent and Medway Medical School) and MPharm students will need to apply through their dedicated application links.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Step 1: Log in
Once applications open in January, log in to your My Accommodation Portal and create a new application for your chosen year. Make sure you use your Kent email address and check it regularly so you don’t miss important updates.
Group Applications: If you want to live with friends, each student must submit their own accommodation application. You can then follow the group application steps on the returning students webpage.
Step 2: Choose your preferences
During your application, you can select four room options in order of preference:
Tips for choosing your room:
- Consider different areas of campus (everything is within a 10–15 minute walk)
- Only select rooms you would be happy to live in
- Research room types and locations before deciding (Self-catered/Catered/En-suite/Shared facilities/LGBTQ+)
- Think about your budget – see our Budgeting for accommodation blog
Need more information? Check out our How do I decide what accommodation is right for me? and Accommodation Jargon Buster blogs.
Step 3: Submit
Once you’ve submitted your application, you’re all done. It’s that easy!
We will email you by the end of January 2026 to let you know if you’ve secured a guaranteed offer. If you don’t receive this email, don’t worry, it simply means you didn’t secure a guaranteed offer, but you may still receive one later.
Step 4: Receiving Your Offer
Starting in late March/early April 2026, we will send accommodation offers (including details like your block) to all applicants, based on the order in which applications were received. We usually start sending offers from late March, but offers are released in batches, so please be patient. When your offer is available, we will email your Kent account to let you know, so make sure you check your inbox (and spam folder) regularly.
Accepting Your Offer
Once you receive your accommodation offer, you will need to log in to your My Accommodation Portal and accept or decline the offer within 48 hours.
Not happy with your offer?
If you’re not happy with the accommodation you’ve been offered, don’t panic, and don’t decline your offer straight away. Declining your offer means you won’t automatically receive another one. Instead, contact the Accommodation team for advice.
Missed the Deadline?
The University will try to accommodate as many students as possible, so if you apply for accommodation after January 2026, you’ll no longer be guaranteed a room, however you may still be in with a change of securing accommodation on campus, subject to availability.