Queen’s University Belfast residences cost from £119 a week for a standard room to £243 for a studio at Weavers’ Hall in 2026/27, with most en suites between £163 and £210. On a 40-week contract that is £4,760 to £9,720 in total. Queen’s guarantees accommodation to international, GB and ROI students who apply by 30 June 2026 and accept their offer in time. This guide covers rents, contract dates, the guarantee and what to check before you book.
Prices and dates on this page come from Queen’s University Belfast’s residential fees and applying pages for 2026/27. Check the current figure for your year of entry.
Queen’s University Belfast residences and rents (2026/27)
The university’s residential fees page lists room types with a weekly price and a 40-week total:
| Room type | Weekly price | 40-week total |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £119 | £4,760 |
| Double standard | £131 | £5,240 |
| En suite (BT9) | £163 | £6,520 |
| Willow Walk 3 and 4 bed apartments (per room) | £168 | £6,720 |
| En suite premium (BT9) | £174 | £6,960 |
| En suite (BT1/2) | £174 | £6,960 |
| Willow Walk 2-bedroom apartment (per room) | £180 | £7,200 |
| Willow Walk 2-bed premium apartment (per room) | £185 | £7,400 |
| Studio | £201 | £8,040 |
| Weavers’ Hall en suite premium | £210 | £8,400 |
| Willow Walk 1-bedroom apartment | £234 | £9,360 |
| Weavers’ Hall studio | £243 | £9,720 |
The BT9, BT1 and BT2 labels are postcode areas, which indicate whether a room is near the university or in the city centre. The page does not say which residence each standard, double or studio room belongs to, so check the room page before you rely on the type name.
Contract lengths for 2026/27
- 40 weeks: 12 September 2026 to 19 June 2027.
- 48 weeks: 12 September 2026 to 14 August 2027.
- 51 weeks: 12 September 2026 to 4 September 2027.
- 37 weeks: 12 September 2026 to 30 May 2027, for Mount Charles 26 to 50 because of refurbishment.
- Semester 1: 12 September to 19 December 2026.
The page gives totals only for the 40-week contract. It says 48 and 51-week contracts are available without listing prices, so ask the allocations team (allocations@qub.ac.uk) if you need a longer one.
Accommodation guarantee and how to apply
According to the university’s applying page:
- International, GB and ROI students are guaranteed accommodation, as are Exchange and Study Abroad students on a separate deadline.
- The main 2026/27 deadline was 30 June 2026 at 23:59 BST, and Exchange and Study Abroad students had until 31 July 2026. Applications opened in February 2026.
- You are allocated accommodation only once you have been accepted onto a course at Queen’s, and room offers were sent from 13 August 2026, which is A-level results day.
- Accepting an offer means paying a £300 deposit and creates a legally binding contract, usually for the academic year.
- If you miss the acceptance window or decline, you lose the guarantee and must submit a new application, with no guarantee of a later offer.
Semester 2 and January 2027 postgraduate applications open in November 2026. Offers arrive by email, so check your junk folder.
Private and shared options
Private purpose-built blocks and shared houses are the usual choices from second year, and prices vary by provider and area. I could not verify current prices for individual private buildings, so compare each provider’s total cost, bills and contract length. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains the differences. If you are studying at Ulster University, check its own accommodation pages, as the prices above apply to Queen’s only.
What to check before you book
- Contract length and total cost, not just the weekly rent.
- Which postcode area the room is in, and how far it is from your school.
- Standard, en suite, apartment or studio, because the price gap is large.
- The acceptance deadline in your offer email, since missing it forfeits the guarantee.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cardiff, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Queen’s University Belfast accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, rooms cost £119 to £243 a week. Over a 40-week contract that is £4,760 to £9,720. Most en suites are £163 to £210 a week.
Does Queen’s University Belfast guarantee accommodation?
Yes, to international, GB and ROI students who applied by 30 June 2026 and accept their offer in time. Exchange and Study Abroad students are also covered, with a 31 July 2026 deadline.
Is there a deposit for Queen’s accommodation?
Yes. You pay a £300 deposit when you accept your room offer, which creates a legally binding contract, usually for the academic year.
When do Queen’s room offers arrive?
For 2026/27 entry, offers were sent from 13 August 2026, which is A-level results day, and you must accept within the timeframe stated in your offer email.
