Click the 'Enquire Now' button, fill in the form, and return a signed copy of the Licence Agreement, a passport style photo, and your offer letter from the university.

You may request an ‘Premium Double’, ‘Premium’, ‘Large’, ‘Medium’, ‘Small’ or ‘Compact’ size room. We will always try to allocate your first preference.

Once you have been accepted into QAH we will ask for a £500 deposit, which is separate from your fees. Details can be found here. It is refundable at the end of your stay with us as long as there are no damages, your room is left clean and there is no outstanding rent.

Your accommodation fees cover use of communal facilities, all utility bills such as heating, water, electricity, Wi-Fi and as a catered residence, meals are provided as follows:

Monday to Friday: Breakfast and Lunch.
Saturday & Sunday: Breakfast only.

Any female who is enrolled in full time study within the Estate of the 1851 Commission such as Royal College of Music, Royal College of Art, Imperial College.

For those studying at other institutions please note applications will not be available until 1 June 2026.

Once your enquiry form has been submitted, you will be emailed asking for a digital photo and Letter of Offer from your university to complete your application. The Letter of Offer must be an official offer letter on headed paper. Once all information is received, your application will be reviewed and if successful you will receive an Acceptance Letter and Licence Agreement which you will need to sign and return within 48 hours otherwise your application will be cancelled.

Please be advised that not all residents will be successful in receiving an offer to apply to stay at QAH.

Each institution is allocated an equal number of rooms, once their allocation has been reached you will be placed on a waiting list. This ensures that QAH has a diverse and inclusive household.

You can arrive from 3pm on the first day of the term.

Autumn Term

Sunday 30 August 2026 - Saturday 19 December 2026 (16 weeks)

Spring Term

Sunday 3 January - Saturday 20 March 2027 (11 weeks)

Summer Term

Sunday 4 April to Saturday 10 July 2027 (14 weeks)

You should leave your room by 10am on the last days of each term.

You can access our policies and procedures here:

Policies and Procedures 2026 2027
Queen Alexandra's House Licence Agreement 2026 2027

Accommodation Bursary
Accommodation Fees Payment Policy
Complaints Procedure
Drugs and Anti-Social Behaviour Policy
Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures
Information Sharing Agreement Policy
Information Sharing Agreement Consent Form
Mental Health and Escalation Policy
Release from Licence Agreement Termination Policy
Residents Disciplinary Procedure