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Explore accommodation options for UWS London students and find useful guidance on securing safe, convenient housing while studying in the capital.

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Accommodation in London

While we do not have UWS-managed student accommodation in London, the city offers a wide range of accommodation options such as privately let properties and many operators that provide specific student accommodation. Private accommodation is let out and managed by private companies, landlords and estate agents, which can make the search process complex for international students booking from abroad. To help simplify your search, we have selected two specialised student accommodation providers that offer verified options with dedicated student support.

Amber Students

AmberStudents is a global platform dedicated to helping students find and book long-term accommodation near their universities. They offer 24/7 support, ensuring assistance is available whenever needed.

Student Pad

Studentpad is an online platform for student accommodation which has been helping students find their perfect pad for over 24 years. Find student rooms near UWS London with our modern, fast and user-friendly database of student housing.

Other accommodation options

Accredited agents

Before registering with letting agents, who will be able to assist in finding properties who meet your criteria, it’s important to check if the letting agent is registered with one of the UK’s leading accreditation schemes below:

Private accommodation

There are a lot of options online, you can search for properties independently in one of the websites below.

Important Notice

Amber Student Housing and Student Pad and any accommodation search engines/websites are independent companies and are not part of the University of the West of Scotland. Students should make their own checks as to whether the accommodation offered to them is suitable for what they need and is appropriately priced. The University is not able to help with any questions or complaints about Amber Student Housing or Student Pad or private landlords and agents and any queries should be raised with them directly.

Additional accommodation support

Finding accommodation in London can be difficult and expensive, so UWS has pulled together several different resources that our students can use. These resources provide information on what to expect and how to tackle your search for accommodation, while also providing resources should you run into any problems.


Please note that UWS cannot endorse private accommodation or private companies providing accommodation to students.

Our Location

Our London Campus provides you with a lot of options for getting around the city. Want to get from East to West? No problem, it’s 30 minutes away! Want to get a little further? You’ll be at the airport in 8 minutes.

Whether you feel like walking, cycling or taking transport; it’s a great base for exploring.

UWS London Campus
Export Building, 1 Clove Crescent, East India, London, E14 2BA
Tel: +44 (0)141 848 3047

drone view of London city in the daytime

UWS London Campus

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Canary Wharf – Tube and DLR

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East India – DLR

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Poplar – DLR

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Blackwall – DLR

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The City

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South Bank

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