Accommodation

Finding a host can sometimes be a challenge for a student. Well, maybe your initial plan has failed, your university acceptance came late, or maybe your expectations were way off because rooms fill up quickly. However, whatever the reason, it is not an unusual experience because every year, many students are faced with the challenge of looking for student accommodation with little time left before the...

If you are starting university in September, you will no doubt have been advised ‘to sort your accommodation out early.’ However, the issue is that nobody has a clear definition within this context as to what ‘early’ is supposed to mean. Is it January? March? After you receive your offer? Or can you wait until summer? In the matter of students apartments, having the right timing can make a...

Booking student halls online is now the norm. In 2026, most students pay for their halls of residence before setting foot in their country of study. The convenience of paying online saves students time and trouble, but there are many risks involved. Each year, many students fall prey to Student Accommodation scams.  For students willing to settle down in a stranger land or simply trying to...

International students can save money on accommodation by booking 4–8 months early, choosing shared housing instead of studios, living slightly outside city centres and selecting properties with bills included. Using verified platforms, negotiating discounts and opting for flexible contracts can further reduce expenses. Sharing groceries, transport and utilities with flatmates also helps cut monthly...

Searching for the perfect place to stay while going to school can be quite overwhelming, especially when it’s the first time doing so in a different location away from home. There’s so much to consider: costs, locations, lifestyles—none are created equal!  There are students who are looking for a buzzing social scene, while there are those who are looking for peace and quiet. Here's the good...

Choosing a place to stay when at school is not only about finding a place to lay your head; it's about how you will live day to day. It is about whom you will come home to, how much space you have, and how well you will feel during one of life's busy moments. But for many students, this is where the big decision comes in: shared accommodation or private student accommodation? Both options are popular....

For many students, studying abroad is an eye-opening experience. It is an avenue that opens education, culture, and personal developments worldwide. But once the euphoria is over, reality dawns, and it comes in terms of costs, primarily living costs. The costs of tuition are easy to estimate, but living costs in student accommodations can easily get out of hand if not managed well. Housing costs are...