Residents live in study bedrooms, either alone or sharing with another student. Bathrooms and other facilities are usually shared, but en-suite rooms are becoming more common. Telephones are normally provided on each floor, but some institutions may provide one in each room. Halls of residence usually provide breakfast and an evening meal, but the food may be basic and not familiar to you. Many international students prefer this type of accommodation because you can choose what to eat and how the food is prepared.
Some institutions have a small number of self-catering flats for students with families.
In most cases accommodation provided by the institution has to be arranged before you come to Britain. When you are offered a place on your course, you will usually be asked if you would like your institution to provide accommodation or to arrange alternative private accommodation for you. Make sure that you follow the college's application procedures, and in particular, that you meet deadlines for booking accommodation. You will need to start making arrangements for family accommodation as soon as possible. Do not travel to Britain with your family unless you have booked accommodation for them in advance.