UCL ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS

If you have any questions about living at Scape get in touch with us - bookings.uk@scape.com or call the Sales team on +44 (0)2045718133. We're here to help you find the right place to lease for your budget. 

Wondering why hundreds of students choose Scape for their UCL housing each year? With world-class buildings designed with students in mind, you’ll find everything you need here to make the most of student life and your time at university. All our buildings are safe and secure with 24/7 reception, offer a great sense of community, and are located in the best spots in town, close to major London university campuses. And to help make your life easier, your student room at Scape comes with all bills included, no guarantor needed and modern facilities such as an on-site gym and cinema room – everything you need to live uni life to the full! Come and have a look for yourself and make Scape the university home of your choice. 

When choosing your University College London student accommodation for Gower Street main campus or school of management, you have a few different accommodation options, depending on what year you are in. If you are going into your first year of university, typically your choice is between university halls and a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), such as Scape. University halls are a great option for many for student housing, but they tend to be quite basic in terms of facilities and it can be very difficult to get an en-suite room – which could mean sharing a bathroom with up to six people. At Scape, on the other hand, all our rooms are en-suite as standard, our shared spaces are premium and newly refurbished, and you have access to excellent facilities such as an on-site gym and cinema room. When compared to other PBSAs, we have the most central and convenient locations, our shared spaces and facilities are of a higher spec, and we have fully trained Scape staff on-site 24/7. 

In second or third year you will most likely no longer have the option of living in UCL halls, but you do have the option to move into private residence such as a flat or housing share with friends. With this option, there is no guarantee of an en-suite room. Typically, private accommodation rented to students is not of the highest quality, your bills won’t be included, and you have no staff support. You could instead choose to live in one of our large apartments with friends and continue to enjoy all the benefits that Scape offers, including not having to worry about bills and getting your communal areas cleaned on a regular basis. 

Absolutely! Whether you’re staying with us in your first year and would like to book again for your second year, or you’re new to Scape and looking at different options for your second, third or even your postgraduate year, you’re most welcome here. Our community is incredibly diverse and inclusive, and we have something to offer everyone, regardless of where you are at in your higher education journey. 

All our buildings in London are in great neighbourhoods with fast transport links across the city. If being close to campus is important to you, we’d recommend Scape Bloomsbury or Kings Cross. Both properties are within a 10-minute walk of UCL main campus. Scape Wembley and Canada Water and more budget friendly alternatives – commute via tube to campus in 30 minutes. 

If your studies are based out of UCL East, we would recommend living at Scape Shoreditch, Mile End or Canada Water. Get to campus within 30 minutes via the Jubilee or Central tube line.  

That’s really down to personal preference. All our buildings feature the same amenities and benefits: en-suite rooms, a range of room types to choose from, thoughtfully designed, premium shared spaces, excellent facilities including study zones, gym, cinema room and bike storage and regular socials and events. Unsure which building to choose? We recommend booking a tour to come and see the buildings in person. If you’re based overseas, we do also have video tours available. For more information, email bookings.uk@scape.com 

London is known as one of the greatest cities in the world and if it’s your first experience of the Big Smoke, it won’t disappoint. By choosing Scape for your UCL accommodation you’re choosing to live right in the heart of the action, so that you can easily experience the best of what London has to offer - some of the most popular activities, libraries, museums, restaurants, cafes and the best of the capital's nightlife.  Discover the best of the West End, Soho, Notting Hill, Shoreditch, institutions like the British Museum, British Library, Westfield shopping centre. For more things to do check out our London area guides.  

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