Housing

Looking for a place to stay?

The campus is based in central London, and like all major cities, finding a good place to live can be challenging.

However, if you are open-minded, flexible, and willing to put in some work, you should have no problem finding suitable living accommodation. We have created an accommodation guide to help you find a place to live in London.

Read our ACCOMMODATION GUIDE

There are a few factors that you need to consider when it comes to booking accommodation:

  • What type of accommodation do I want to live in (shared houses/flats, studio flats, private student residence halls, etc.)?
  • What is my maximum budget for accommodation for the duration of the programme?
  • Do I want to live alone or share with other people?
  • How far do I want to be from the London campus?

It is important to consider that there may be other fees or charges in addition to your rent that could be applicable, such as administration fees or a deposit, and services bills.

Please make sure that you only book your accommodation from reputable organisations.

Where can I find suitable accommodation?

Student sites such as student.com and Accommodation For Students have a lot of information on student accommodation and will help you search for your perfect London accommodation. Depending on the location and type of accommodation, whether student halls or private accommodation, prices can start from £200 per week for a shared room to over £400 per week for a private room.

Please see below several student halls*, located close to our Campus, those highlighted in red accept under 18 students. In most instances, you will have the option of a private or shared room (shared rooms are normally for two people and are cheaper than private rooms).

*The student halls listed are owned and managed by a private student accommodation provider. All contracts are held directly with the provider.

For a range of other accommodation, the Visit London website provides extensive information. There are also organisations that specialise in welcoming students into family homes, such as London Host Families.

Make sure you check out this guide to viewing student houses!

Guarantor Services

Do I need a UK guarantor?

Many landlords and letting agents require tenants to provide a UK-based guarantor before agreeing to a tenancy.

We understand that providing a qualifying UK guarantor can be difficult for some UK, EU and international students. In these circumstances, some landlords may accept a professional rent guarantor service.

Guarantor options

There are a number of professional guarantor providers available to students. The London campus has secured access to a discounted rate with Housing Hand and The Student Guarantor, for students who wish to use them. This does not limit students to these providers, and students may choose any professional guarantor service that best suits their individual circumstances.

Housing Hand
Professional UK rent guarantor service for UK and international students. To learn more about the service or apply, visit the Housing Hand’s dedicated page for our students.

The Student Guarantor
Professional UK rent guarantor service exclusively for international students. To learn more about the service or apply, visit the The Student Guarantor's dedicated page for our students.

Choosing a provider

Students should review the information provided by each guarantor service carefully, including fees, payment options and terms and conditions, to understand exactly what is and is not covered. 

Your application will be assessed against the provider's eligibility criteria.

Please also confirm that your landlord or accommodation provider accepts your chosen guarantor provider before completing the guarantor application.

Important information

Guarantor services are commercial products and represent an additional cost when renting privately. Any agreement you enter into is between you and the guarantor provider.

Dauphine London provides information about these services for students' convenience and does not provide financial or legal advice or endorse any particular provider. Students should make their own enquiries and ensure they understand the terms before entering into an agreement.

Council Tax

Students do not pay local tax (Council Tax) for the period that they are considered full-time students. To qualify for this exemption, you must file an application on the following site: Council Tax Site.

Contact

If you're having any problems relating to housing, before or after you have found somewhere to live, please contact our administration team. We will endeavour to guide you.