Manchester housing:

Students studying abroad at The University of Manchester for a full academic year are guaranteed a room in Manchester accommodation.

Students coming for one semester only are not guaranteed a room, but under normal circumstances are usually allocated one.

Important Notes from the University of Manchester:

• • Please note that catered halls of residence do not provide catering during University vacation periods.

  • Please note that the choice of housing in Semester 2 (January to June) is often very restricted. While the Accommodation Office will strive to allocate you to one of your preferred halls, please understand that it is common for Semester 2 students to be offered a place in an alternative hall.

  • Students applying for September entry must ensure that their online application for housing is submitted no later than July 31st. Students applying for entry in Semester 2 should ensure their application is submitted as soon as possible after receiving their offer letter from us.

Illinois housing:

• If you are studying abroad for only one semester, you may need to sublease your Champaign-Urbana apartment or find a sublease for yourself for the semester you’ll be on campus.

• Post on the study abroad housing board (this link can also be found on the study abroad website under "Support Resources")

• Use this housing board to find a semester sublease for yourself or to advertise your sublease to incoming exchange students.

• If you are living in UIUC housing, notify the housing department that you will be studying abroad. We can provide a confirmation letter, if needed.

Student Voices on Housing

• • I was in Woolton Hall in the Fallowfield Campus area of Manchester. The dorm room was nice, spacious, and was in a relatively safe area. My floormates were very friendly and eager to get to know me. Meals were pretty standard and the staff were very friendly.

  • If you want to make friends very easily, choose student housing.

  • I stayed in student housing and I was able to spend a lot of time with my floormates and get to know them. I went on a few organized trips with the International Society there. I did not get involved in clubs (which would have helped me make some more friends). But, I loved exploring the city and talking with locals. Everyone was so friendly and I truly felt welcomed in Manchester.

  • I was in Woolton Hall in the Fallowfield Campus area of Manchester. The dorm room was nice, spacious, and was in a relatively safe area. My floormates were very friendly and eager to get to know me. Meals were pretty standard and the staff were very friendly.

  • There are different areas of housing at Manchester. Fallowfield campus area is very social and fun. The city area is very easy to get around and the University and city are more easily accessible. But to make sure to integrate with your fellow students while abroad, I suggest staying in Fallowfield where people are very social.

  • If you live in Oak House you will be in a flat with 7 other people (total is 4 guys and 4 girls in the flat). Gives you an opportunity to really get close with locals. I was in Owens Park and the only advantage was that it was catered but I probably wouldn't chosen Oak House if I knew in advance.

  • Pick Fallowfield for the fun and social life. Pick Victoria if you prefer a quieter, more convenient spot.