Accommodation Applications Portal
Applications for 2026/27 - New and returning students open - APPLY NOW BELOW
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All campus accommodation for undergraduates and postgraduates is provided in conjunction with our accommodation partner, Unite Students.
New & Returning Students can Apply Now for September 2026 (see below for details)
Rooms available from January & April 2026 (see below for details)
Prospective new Undergraduate and Postgraduate students for the 2026/27 academic year (Open now)
Aston University Guaranteed First Year Accommodation.
If this is your first time accessing the accommodation portal, please REGISTER your details to receive a validation code BEFORE you proceed. If you do not receive a validation code, please check your spam or junk email folders first before contacting us. Some email providers such as gmail block emails when several arrive all at once. Please make sure emails from aston.ac.uk and unitestudents.com are always getting through. Google 'whitelist gmail' for instructions.
You may need to wait 24 hours after making Aston your firm choice on UCAS before registering
Applications are invited from 1st Year applicants for the 2026/27 Academic Year. Rooms will be available in William Murdoch and James Watt residences only. Please go through the application process to register your interest. Once validated, you will receive an email explaining how to proceed with your booking.
Postgraduate students can choose between 5 bedroom and 7 bedroom flats in the William Murdoch building only. Students studying for just one semester will be able to choose a 5 bedroom flat in the William Murdoch building only.
If you have previously registered on the Accommodation Portal, please use your existing email and password details to logon.
By completing and submitting an application for accommodation at Aston University, you authorise the sharing of your application details with Unite Students, our accommodation partner.
Returning students for the 2026/27 academic year (Open Now)
For 26/27, the University has set aside rooms for returning students in the William Murdoch building, block A2 and the Mary Sturge building C1 and C3. Applications are open now and they can be booked through this portal. The William Murdoch rooms are all ensuite rooms in 5 bed shared flats (large bed). The Mary Sturge rooms are mostly in 7 bed shared flats (single bed). There will also be single gender flats available.
Free All-inclusive Sports Centre membership for returning students included*
If this is your first time accessing the accommodation portal, please REGISTER your details to receive a validation code BEFORE you proceed. If you do not receive a validation code, please check your spam or junk email folders first before contacting us. Some email providers such as gmail block emails when several arrive all at once. Please make sure emails from aston.ac.uk and unitestudents.com are always getting through. Google 'whitelist gmail' for instructions.
By completing and submitting an application for accommodation at Aston University, you authorise the sharing of your application details with Unite Students, our accommodation partner.
All other accommodation applications for returning students on campus are now booked directly with Unite Students. This is for Lakeside, Harriet Martineau and Mary Sturge buildings. The James Watt building is still just for first year students only.
Foundation year students returning for the first year of their degree under an integrated 4 or 5 year course are classed as returning students and must apply for one of the returner rooms above or directly with Unite Students.
Applications are also open for 2026/27 returning students in Mary Sturge, Harriet Martineau or Lakeside. For Lakeside, Harriet Martineau and Mary Sturge buildings, please book your room at https://www.unitestudents.com/birmingham or contact them at astonstudentvillage.general@unitestudents.com
Alternatively, for off campus accommodation please contact the Students' Union Housing Team at https://www.astonstudenthomes.org/Accommodation
Student Accommodation Available January 2026 and April 2026 Starters
Special Offer for January or April 2026 starters
- Apply now for rooms starting in January 2026 or April 2026 for a full year and get 20% off.
- Rooms from £137 per week
- All inclusive Sport Centre Membership included*
- Contact accom@aston.ac.uk to enquire about availability or phone 0121 204 3618
*must have moved in with completed tenancy agreement to qualify