Accommodation
The Accommodation Office at the College of Technology London assists students to find accommodation locally before starting their course. We work with local accommodation agencies, landlords and households to provide a selection of suitable student houses for let during term time.
CTL has a variety of accommodation available from studio flats for twin share, to self-catering flats and private rooms. All accommodation, apart from private accommodation is only available for new full-time postgraduate students for up to 4 weeks upon arrival in London, after which the student must find private accommodation. Our Accommodation Office is available to assist you in this.
The Accommodation Office also keeps a register of private accommodation within approximately 6 miles of the College. Private accommodation comprises of lodgings with a resident landlord, private rooms and flats. Private accommodation is generally more expensive that the College maintained flats and ultimately within 4 weeks of arrival students will have to move into private accommodation.
Deposits of 4 weeks rent are payable to secure your nominated accommodation at least 4 working days before your arrival. This must be enclosed with your application or, in the case of international students, a receipt of your bank transfer should be attached to this application form.
Estimated Costs of Accommodation
| Accommodation Type | Weekly Rent (per person) |
|---|---|
| Self-catering single | £105.00 |
| Self catering (twin) | £95.00 |
| Flat Share (single) | from £85 |
| Flat Share (twin) | from £65 |
Note: All rent prices are estimates for 2006 / 07. All prices per person. Meal plans are also available.
All private accommodation usually does not include the cost of electricity, gas or telephone unless specified in the tenancy agreement.
When sharing with a landlord or other tenant the cost of bills are split between all the tenants in the home. Telephone bills are almost always itemised with each user paying for the calls he/she made.
Accommodation Reservations
To reserve accommodation please email to request an accommodation application form.
Considerations
Private vs College Accommodation
Flat share accommodation is booked out quickly and slightly less expensive than private accommodation.
Private accommodation with a local family or owned and maintained by a private landlord is easier to book, more flexible but more expensive.
