Accommodation

Living in halls undoubtedly adds to your student experience. Our accommodation has been created to provide you with comfortable and cost-effective options, allowing you to fully focus on studying and making lifelong friendships while you’re here!

HIC offers places in the University of Hertfordshire’s halls of residence for those wishing to live on campus.

All under 18s students are advised to reserve on campus accommodation.

Accommodation at Herts: Enhanced room, College Lane Campus

On-Campus Accommodation – College Lane

Situated on the College Lane Campus, we have on–campus, ensuite bathroom, accommodation which is highly sought after and gets reserved quickly. College Lane has fantastic facilities with:

A gym based in the Oval
An outdoor artificial turf pitch and multi–use games areas
A one-minute walk from the Learning Resources Centre (LRC)
The Forum Hertfordshire which hosts events most weeknights for students
The EleHouse, offering drinks, food and pub games
Campus shop, restaurant and café
Launderette
Campus medical centre, providing advice for students
A free shuttle bus between College Lane and de Havilland cycle hire scheme
Students who rent from HIC will exclusively have weekly cleaning of the communal areas which is included in the accommodation cost.

Accommodation Options

Enhanced En-Suite

The enhanced en suite room is for those that want a little extra room! Enjoy stretching out on a 4ft bed after a long day studying and benefit from added floor space. Enhanced rooms have an en suite bathroom, desk and storage space. Plus a large shared kitchen space to entertain your friends.

Room Description:

4ft Double sized-bed with storage (including bedding pack – pillow & blanket)
En-suite with shower, toilet and sink
Study desk (including reading lamp) & chair
Wardrobe & plenty of storage space
14.5 m²

Kitchen & Common Area – 2 x Integrated Tall Fridges, 2 x Microwaves, 2 x Ovens with Electric Hobs, 6 x Drawers, 2 x Sinks, 3 x separate rubbish bins, 1 x Table, 6 x Chairs, 1 x Sofa, 2 x Toasters

En-suite bedroom with study table and chair

Standard En-Suite

Our standard en suite rooms on College Lane have everything you need to make you feel at home. Each room benefits from an en suite bathroom, desk and storage space as well as a shared kitchen to relax after a long day of studying. Close to the entertainment venues on campus, they are the perfect place to socialise with friends before going out.

Room Description:

Single bed with storage (including bedding pack – pillow & blanket)
En-suite with shower, toilet and sink
Study desk (including reading lamp) & chair
Wardrobe & plenty of storage space
12.0 m²

Standard en-suite bedroom with study table

Standard en-suite bedroom with study table and chair

Contract

HIC offers 42 contract for Sept intake and 33 weeks contracts for January intake. Accommodation contracts will be assigned according to course length and projected HIC pathway.

Please note that HIC cannot guarantee your room choice.

Steps

Step 1

Complete the booking form online.

If you have received your unconditional offer, complete the accommodation booking form.

Step 2

Review your contract and Secure your booking.

Please Read, Sign, Pay deposit and Return the Accommodation Agreement
You must pay one third of the full balance stated in the Accommodation Agreement within 10 days of receipt of the Accommodation Agreement
Your Accommodation Agreement will be cancelled if you fail to make the requested deposit within the timeframe

Step 3

Move in to your on-campus accommodation.

Collect your room keys from the Oval from 2pm on your move in date.

Please do not forget to bring your signed Accommodation Agreement & proof of payment.

Accommodation Prices & Contract Information

42 Week Contract (September 2025 - July 2026)

September 2025 – July 2026 Options

Fee	Enhanced En Suite	Standard En-Suite
Rent	£9,872.10	£9,434.04
Caution fee (refundable)	250	250
Administration fee	250	250
Total 42 week contract	£10,372.10	£9,934.04

Payable in 3 instalments:

1/3 advance payment to secure booking

1/3 by week 5

1/3 by week 9.

Accommodation Start Date: 13 September 2025
Accommodation End Date: 4th July 2026
Prices include contents insurance, weekly cleaning of the communal areas and a bedding pack at the start of the accommodation agreement.
Once you have paid the first instalment and signed the contract you are liable for the full contract.

Other Accommodation

Venturing into off-campus living is an exciting step, but it comes with distinct responsibilities.

Off-campus living has other considerations such as larger deposits, guarantor requirements, and utility bills not being included in your rent. Unlike the on-campus experience, you won’t have resident assistants available 24/7. However, HIC and the University, in collaboration with Hertfordshire Students’ Union and external support services, are committed to supporting you.

Your journey into off-campus living is an important chapter, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Additionally, to enhance your off-campus experience, the University of Hertfordshire have established the PAL accreditation scheme in partnership with Hatfield Welwyn Borough Council. This initiative recognises landlords and letting agents who offer safe and well-maintained private accommodation.