Once you have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer from the RAU as your first choice, you may apply for accommodation.

How to apply

We are really pleased that you wish to join us at the RAU this September 2026. Living on campus is a great way to meet fellow students and enjoy an independent living experience in the Cotswolds.

Whilst we await the completion of the new accommodation system, RAU accommodation application submission forms are currently being sent out to all applicants who hold a firm offer with the RAU.

Please keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder, and complete your submission forms within 10 days of receipt.

If you have any enquiries or concerns regarding this, or need further information, please contact accommodation@rau.ac.uk

If you have already emailed your preferences to the Accommodation Team: 

If you have already sent us reservation information, please complete this form to confirm and secure your application information within 10 days of receipt.

Please be assured that your preferences have been recorded in date order in our system.  If you have accepted the RAU as your Firm choice, you will receive an RAU accommodation application form via email.

Once your application submission has been received and processed by the Accommodation Team, you will receive your provisional room offer, accommodation contract and payment instructions in August.  You will need to accept or decline your room offer within 10 days of receipt.

If you accept your university residence, the contract will be for a minimum of one full academic year. 

If you fail to meet the necessary requirements, please inform accommodation@rau.ac.uk as soon as possible, and you will be released from your contract and your deposit will be refunded.

For Academic year 2026-27 we are now also able to offer postgraduate students short term stays on a ‘room only’ basis in our Main Building. Catered rooms are available for those staying over three weeks. These rooms are subject to availability so please contact shortstay@rau.ac.uk regarding any queries, in advance of your proposed dates.

We can also help you find accommodation in Cirencester and the surrounding area. For more information, please email us at accommodation@rau.ac.uk.