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Welcome The University of East London’s Student Village is based at our Docklands Campus and is one of the newest student living developments in London.

The Student Village houses nearly 1,200 undergraduate and postgraduate students who study at both the Docklands and Stratford Campuses. Situated on the Royal Albert Dock, our studio flats and shared flats boast views over the Canary Wharf Business District, the O2 Arena and London City Airport. Some of our accommodation will also be hosting the United States Olympic Committee during the coming 2012 Olympic Games. All our rooms are en-suite and we have an area specifically for postgraduate students. A number of our rooms are also adapted for students with disabilities.

Places are limited so it is important to apply as soon as you are eligible (see page 20). We guarantee accommodation* to students who apply by 5pm on 15 August 2012 and pay their deposit and advanced rental instalment by 5pm on 20 August 2012 (for halls eligibility please see page 20)

This guide will give you an insight into living at UEL, our types of rooms, our onsite and local facilities, safety and security and living in London, and includes a step-by-step guide on how to apply.

* Please note UEL reserves the right to accommodate students off campus if demand is such that the advertised accommodation is over

100% occupied. UEL’s accommodation adheres to the UUK code www.ukcode.info

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London is rich in culture. With world-class museums, royal and political history and iconic landmarks, you will never run out of places to see. The entertainment options offered in the capital are enormous; shows in the West End, cinemas showing the latest releases and all-time classics, clubs and bars for all musical tastes, trips along the River Thames, the London Eye and so much more.

London has over 40,000 shops and some of the most famous stores and streets in the world: Harrods, Selfridges, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Carnaby Street – the list goes on and on. Not to mention giant retail parks such as Gallion’s Reach, only a 10-minute walk from the Docklands halls, and the ever-expanding shopping centre at Canary Wharf, 15 minutes by tube from both campuses. This September will also see the opening of Westfield Shopping Mall in Stratford, which will be Europe’s largest urban shopping mall. London is also famed for its wealth of street markets including Petticoat Lane and Spitalfields Markets.

As a student at UEL you get to experience living and life in east London, one of the capital’s liveliest and most affordable areas. The east has something for everyone: from nights out in Shoreditch to art in Whitechapel; and eating out in Brick Lane to football at West Ham. With the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on UEL’s doorstep, east London is an exciting place in which to live, work and study.

If you ever feel the need for a change from the various food outlets on campus, London’s restaurants offer the widest variety of food you could ever imagine – from the famous Brick Lane curry houses to eastern cuisine in China Town and baked-before-your-eyes goodies at Camden Market!

Both campuses are also serviced by local shops and several markets that sell every kind of fresh food you could possibly imagine from all corners of the world.

Living in London

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UEL also has a Silent Witness scheme, which allows students to anonymously report any incident that may have worried them.

Around the Student Village there are numerous CCTV cameras. Each one is active and monitored by our Security team in the UEL control room.

There is also a visitor policy in place which means that students are safe in the knowledge that those in residences are either authorised visitors or fellow residents.

At the University of East London, our residents’ safety and security is our top priority.

The University has an on-campus security team available 24 hours a day. Our security officers are responsible for regularly patrolling the Student Village to ensure the safety and security of all of our resident students on campus.

We have a dedicated Security helpdesk located in the Reception Building, which students can visit at any time. Additionally, each room contains a phone from which residents can dial directly to Security at any time if they require. The University has a dedicated emergency line from which residents can get urgent assistance and we work closely with the Metropolitan Police to ensure students feel safe and happy around campus.

Safety and security

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Studio £146.50.

Size approximately 30 square metres.

The UEL Student Village is split into two main areas, the East Student Village and the West Student Village. These contain five distinct types of accommodation:

West Student Village(Ailsa House, Clare House, Felix House, Jamilah House and Kwame House).

Ensuite £110.70.

Types of rooms

The West Student Village was designed by award-winning architect Edward Cullinan in tribute to the shipping heritage of the area. The circular residences follow a nautical theme and have a unique feel owing to their distinctive shape. Each flat has 3 to 5 residents with a shared kitchen and social area.There are 16 flats in each building.

Each room contains:

• a built-in single bed with enclosed under-bed storage

• phone

• desk and chair

• bin

• en-suite wet room shower and lavatory

• shelving and cupboard space.

We have specially adapted en-suite rooms for disabled students.


There are two studio flats, the largest rooms we offer, and these are located in Clare House in the West Student Village. These are ideal if you want a quiet area of your own in which to study.

Each studio flat contains:

• a built in single bed with enclosed under-bed storage

• phone

• desk and chair

• bin

• separate shower and lavatory

• shelving and cupboard space

• full kitchen with fridge and freezer for your own cooking

• oven and hob

• a small dining area.

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En-suite enhanced £125.40.

Types of rooms

We have 11 large, en-suite rooms in the East Student Village which provide slightly bigger rooms in width. These provide greater study space for students who want a little more room, as well as the social advantages of staying in a shared-flat environment.

East Student VillageAmong the newest university accommodation in London, the East Student Village is located adjacent to the new UEL SportsDock which opened in 2012. A number of the living areas and kitchens have excellent panoramic views across the dock area.

En-suite £117.50.

Rooms in the East Student Village have a modern, spacious feel. Each flat houses 4 to 7 students and has a large, shared kitchen/dining area and living space. Flats are equipped with an oven, fridge, freezer and microwave and many have excellent views over the dock area. We also have some large, specially adapted en-suite rooms for disabled students.

Each room contains:

• a built-in single bed with enclosed under-bed storage

• phone

• desk and chair

• bin

• en-suite wet room with shower and lavatory

• shelving and cupboard space.



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East Student VillageStudio £146.50.

Types of rooms

For students who wish to live in halls but not in a shared flat we have studio-style accommodation available. These self-contained studios are based in Marley, Shephard and Templars Houses and many have views directly out onto the dockside. We also have some adapted-access larger studios for those with disabilities.

Each room contains:

• a single bed

• under-bed storage

• phone

• desk and chair

• bin

• en-suite shower and lavatory

• shelving and cupboard space

• a fridge freezer

• combi oven and hob.

Please note our studios are single-occupancy only; for couple’s accommodation please see page 26.


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Full academic year (39 weeks = 274 nights) 15 September 2012 – 16 June 2013

Prices and agreement dates

Location(Docklands)

West Village (Circular Halls)

East Village (New Halls)

Room type(cost per week)

En-suite single (£110.70)


En-suite enhanced (£125.40)

Studio flat (£146.50)

Total rent

£4,333.11

£4,599.29

£4,908.51

£5,734.43

In full (including 5% discount)

£3,616.46(inc. 5% discount of £216.66)

£3,869.32(inc. 5% discount of £229.96)

£4,163.09(inc. 5% discount of £245.43)

£4,947.71(inc. 5% discount of £286.72)

In instalments(six payments)

£638.85

£683.22

£734.75

£872.41

After advanced rental payment of £500.00

Overseas contracts start from 12 September to allow for the International Welcome programme. PGCE contracts start from 6 September in line with academic course dates. Additional fees apply per night.

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Semester A only(18 weeks = 127 nights) 15 September 2012 – 20 January 2013

Semester B only(20 weeks = 141 nights) 26 January 2013 – 16 June 2013

Location(Docklands)


East Village(New Halls)

Location(Docklands)


East Village(New Halls)











Total rent

£2,008.41

£2,131.79

£2,275.11

£2,657.93

Total rent

£2,229.81

£2,366.79

£2,525.91

£2,950.93

In instalments (two payments)

£754.21

£815.90

£887.56

£1,078.97

After advanced rental payment of £500.00 After advanced rental payment of £500.00

Prices and agreement dates

In instalments (two payments)

£864.91

£933.40

£1,012.96

£1,225.47

In full (incl. 5% discount)

£1,618.32(inc. 5% discount of £111.49)

£1,748.45(inc. 5% discount of £118.34)

£1,899.62(inc. 5% discount of £126.30)

£2,303.38(inc. 5% discount of £147.55)

In full (inc. 5% discount)

£1,407.99(inc. 5% discount of £100.42)

£1,525.20(inc. 5% discount of £106.59)

£1,661.36(inc. 5% discount of £113.76)

£2,025.03(inc. 5% discount of £132.90)

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Other facilities on campus include:

The Underground Bar* Open 12 noon to 12 midnight Monday–Sunday UEL’s own student bar is located opposite Cyprus Station. It hosts a wide range of events and special nights throughout the year including DJ sets from various artists and genres, comedy nights, live sport and seasonal parties. The Underground serves a large range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Edge* Open 7.30am to 8.00pm Monday–Friday

The Edge is the main restaurant at the Docklands Campus, serving a range of hot and cold food from around the world at excellent prices. The Edge offers an extensive menu that suits every taste and always has a variety of vegetarian and Halal dishes to suit every diet. The restaurant area can seat over 280 diners and has WiFi access.

* hours subject to changeAs a resident of the Student Village you will have access to all the facilities that we have on campus. Each side of the Student Village has its own launderette, located in Clare House for the West Student Village and Longbridge House for the East Student Village. Both launderettes also have drying facilities.

The Student Village also has the Aqua East Common Room, a social learning space for all students open until 11pm each night, Monday to Friday. Aqua East includes vending machines, plasma televisions, DVD, pool tables and table football and acts as a large meeting area for our students to come together, relax, chat, learn and socialise.

The Bite* Open 10am to 3pm Monday–Friday

Oscar’s features an outdoor decking area to enjoy in sunny weather and indoor comfortable seating. Oscar’s serves Fair Trade coffee, snacks, sandwiches, cakes and some hot food.

Coffee Culture*Open 8.30am to 2pm Monday–Friday

Coffee Culture serves Fair Trade coffee, snacks, sandwiches, cakes and some hot food.

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Eligibility

International students If you are an international student you will be eligible for a place in our halls if you are studying at UEL for the first time. You can apply as soon as you have received your Confirmation of Acceptance to Studies letter from the University’s International Admissions Office and paid your deposit to secure your place. Please note that by paying your accommodation deposit and accepting the agreement you are committed to the tenancy.

* UEL reserves the right to accommodate students off campus if demand is such that the advertised accommodation is over 100% occupied.

** To be eligible to live in the Student Village you must be aged 18 by the date you move into halls.

When can I apply for accommodation?

Our guaranteeIf you apply for accommodation before 5pm on 15 August 2012 and subsequently pay your deposit by 5pm on the 20 August 2012, you are guaranteed to be accommodated by the University* if you meet the guarantee criteria.

To qualify for this guarantee you must be a first-year undergraduate/postgraduate student and live over 90 minutes from your campus of study.** Priority is given to students who have a disability that requires them to live on campus. All students must sign a rental agreement for a full academic year (September to mid-June). This condition does not apply to single-semester students.

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How to apply – UK and European Union students

Have you firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer from UEL?

If UEL is your insurance choice you will not be able to apply for a place in halls. If you change your mind and firmly accept an offer from UEL we will email offering you the chance to apply online for any remaining room in halls.

You will receive an email from UEL with details of how to apply online.

We will allocate you a room within four days of receiving your application. You will need to log back into your UEL Direct account to view, accept and agree to the terms and conditions of your tenancy agreement. At this point you MUST either set up a payment plan, pay your rent in full or set up a direct debit online via steps 4 or 5 on UEL Direct.

We will confirm that your application has been received. Once you’ve satisfied your entry requirements you will be required to pay a deposit of £250 and first rental instalment of £500 in order to secure your place in halls*.

* Subject to our guarantee, please note that your first choice of allocation is not guaranteed but we will make every endeavour to match it.

To be eligible to live at UEL you must be 18 by the date you move into halls AND satisfy the eligibility criteria detailed onpage 20.

Then you can sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that you have your place in the UEL Student Village when you begin your programme with us.

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How to apply – International students

Once you have been made an offer from our International Admissions office you will receive an email with details of how to log onto our Student Portal UEL Direct.

(students from outside the European Union)

We will email you to confirm receipt of your application.

If you apply by 5pm 15 August 2012 and make the required payment for on-campus accommodation before 5pm on 20 August, we will be able to guarantee a room in halls*.

* UEL reserves the right to accommodate students off-campus if demand is such that the advertised accommodation is over 100% occupied.

Whilst we endeavour to give all students their first choice of accommodation this cannot always be achieved.

You can apply for your accommodation online through your UEL Direct account. You can let us know your preference of halls as part of the application process.

We will allocate you a room within four days of receiving your application. You will need to log back into your UEL Direct account to view, accept and agree to the terms and conditions of your tenancy agreement. At this point you MUST either set up a payment plan, pay your rent in full or set up a direct debit online via steps 4 or 5 on UEL Direct.

To confirm your halls application you must make an advance payment of £750 – this includes a £250 deposit and the first rental instalment of £500.

Then you can sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that you have your place in the UEL Student Village when you begin your programme with us.

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Alternative accommodation

a starting point. Please contact [email protected] for further information. We cannot guarantee that any of our listed landlords will accommodate couples in their accommodation.

Short-term accommodationUEL does not offer accommodation for programmes that are shorter than a semester. However there is a significant amount of short-term accommodation available for students in London. For details, please see:

Britannia City at Canada Water www.britanniatravel.co.uk

YMCA Students at Canada Water www.ymca.co.uk

Bede House at East India Quay www.bedehouse.co.uk

UEL recommends that you live on campus if you are living away from home for the first time. However, if you do choose to live off campus our Residential Services team is here to help.

HomestayMost commonly chosen for short stays, Homestay accommodation is where you stay with a local family in their home during your university year. This is most commonly used by students coming from outside the UK looking to experience local life.

Please note UEL has not inspected and does not endorse Homestay provision. However, we do have a partnerships with leading local Homestay agencies.

Couple’s accommodationUnfortunately UEL does not currently offer any couple’s accommodation, but there are a number of providers locally who do. We recommend that couples use our Private Accommodation portfolio as

Private accommodationTraditionally, most second-year students move into a student house with their fellow students.

UEL advises students to ensure they have viewed accommodation before signing a contract. There are a number of places that provide advice on signing contracts with landlords and our Residential Services team is available to help with any questions you may have.

UEL carries a list of local landlords, which is available by e-mail at [email protected] – please note that UEL has not inspected these properties and therefore does not accept liability for their condition.

Private hallsLondon offers many varieties of purpose-built student accommodation provided by private companies such as Cass & Claredale, Liberty Living, Nido Student Living and Unite. UEL’s Student Village provides a similar service to these companies and more information is available from UEL’s Residential Services team.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: How can I pay my rent?

A: If you pay your rent for a year in full before you move in, you will receive a 5% discount. Alternatively you can pay by monthly payment plan. We recommend our students pay by direct debit, which must be from a UK bank account. You can also pay in person at the Cashier’s Office in the North Building at Docklands Campus or online via UEL Direct. Students from outside the European Union should follow the payment instructions outlined in their offer letter.

Q: How can I pay my deposit?

A: You must pay your deposit online via UEL Direct. Students from outside the EU should follow the payment instructions outlined in their offer letter.

Q: Can I park on Campus?

A: Unfortunately we are unable to offer car parking at our Docklands Campus. However, we do reserve a limited amount of spaces for Blue Badge holders. If you hold a Blue Badge and require a parking space, please contact [email protected] or call us on +44 (0)20 8223 5409.

We have put together a list of frequently asked questions with the answers below. If you have any more questions about accommodation you can speak to our Residential Services team by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling +44 (0)20 8223 5409.

Q: I am a Stratford-based student. Can I still stay in the Student Village?

A: Yes! Students from both our Docklands and Stratford Campuses live at the Docklands Student Village.

Q: How do I get to Stratford Campus from the Student Village?

A: Cyprus Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Station is situated at the entrance to the Docklands Campus. The quickest way to get to Stratford is to take the DLR to Canning Town, then change to the Jubilee Line to Stratford. The journey should take between 25 and 35 minutes depending on connections.

Q: Can I bring my bicycle?

A: Yes, UEL actively encourages students to use green transport methods to get around London. There are bike stations you can lock your bike to located around the campus. Please note you will need to bring your own bicycle lock.

Q: Are there sports facilities on campus?

A: Yes, the SportsDock is at the Docklands Campus.

This facility includes a state-of-the-art gym, indoor and outdoor sports pitches, dance and aerobic studios, a martial arts studio and teaching rooms, and opened in March 2012.. UEL Residences and UELSports organise many intra-halls tournaments throughout the year and there are clubs and societies for many sports.

To find out more, visit uel.ac.uk/sports

Q: Can I smoke on campus?

A: All UEL buildings are non-smoking, including our Student Village. However, cigarette bins are located outside the student halls and you are welcome to smoke outside.

Q: Do I need to get my own insurance?

A: Basic contents insurance from Endsleigh Insurance is included in your rent. However, there are some high-value items not covered by this insurance. An upgrade can be purchased directly from Endsleigh Insurance.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: I am international student from outside the European Union – if my application for a Tier 4 Student Visa is rejected, will my deposit and advanced rental payment be refunded?

A: Yes, subject to you providing verifiable evidence of your visa rejection, and our terms and conditions, your deposit and advanced rental payment are refundable. If you choose to defer your accommodation due to verifiable Tier 4 Student Visa reasons we will hold onto your deposit for your renewed entry.

Q: What if I pay my deposit, accept my room contract, but later want to cancel?

A: There is a seven-day cooling-off period during which you can cancel your contract. However, you will incur a £100 administration fee. If you cancel outside the seven-day period UEL will retain a £250 cancellation fee against your deposit. Please note you cannot cancel your contract after you have moved in.

Q: What do I need to bring?

A: As a guide you will need to bring your own bedding. You will also need items for cooking and dining. Please note if you are a student from outside the European Union attending the UEL International Welcome Programme, the International Office will provide your bedding pack on arrival. You will also receive a list of items that are not permitted in university halls.

Q: What if I pay my deposit but I don’t want to accept the room I am offered?

A: You will have four days from the time you receive your accommodation offer on UEL Direct to accept or decline. If you do reject your offer of a room, you may not be offered another and will incur a £100 administration charge against your deposit.

Q: Can I change my room if I move in and I don’t like it?

A: Yes, subject to agreement from the relevant housing officer and the payment of an administration fee.

Q: What if I want to move out?

A: Once you have moved in you are liable for the rent for the full term of your contract unless we can find someone to take over your tenancy. The exception to this is a student withdrawing from their course, whereby UEL will retain four weeks’ rent.

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