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    Influence students at the moment they choose where to live

    Finding somewhere to live is one of the biggest decisions students make before university. UCAS helps accommodation providers reach students early and better understand your future tenants.

    By partnering with UCAS, you can:

    Influence university choice
    Accommodation is the third biggest driver of university selection, influencing one in three students.

    Engage at a high‑value moment
    Students spend an average of £641 per month on rent.

    Reach the right students
    Target placed students by city, application status, and tariff using trusted UCAS insight.

    Talk to us about reaching future tenants

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    Be there when accommodation shapes their decision making

    Accommodation is one of the biggest decisions students make before university. It is the third biggest driver of university selection and plays a key role in where and how students choose to study.

    UCAS works with you to reach students early, using trusted data and sector expertise to connect with prospective tenants when they are actively making decisions.

    Download our accommodation media pack 

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    How well do you understand future student tenants?

    Get closer to what future students really think, value and worry about as they prepare to move away from home with the UCAS Student Panel.

    It gives accommodation providers direct access to insight from future university students, helping you understand priorities around cost, location, amenities and support. Use these insights to challenge assumptions, reach the right audiences and shape accommodation offers that genuinely meet student needs.

    Discover UCAS Student Panel

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    Webinars for accommodation providers

    Join live and on‑demand webinars exploring the topics shaping student accommodation. Gain insight into student behaviour, market change, and how to reach future tenants at key decision points.

    Explore webinars

    Blogs for accommodation providers

    Explore expert insight and practical guidance on student accommodation marketing. Our blog library helps you understand student needs, market trends, and how to engage effectively.

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    Understand the student cycle

    The journey to university is shaped by key decisions that influence student choices. Understand when to connect with future university students as they research, plan, and prepare for university.

    See the student cycle

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    Why partner with UCAS for accommodation marketing?

    An investment in students’ futures
    Every pound spent with UCAS supports our role as an independent charity, widening access to education and helping students make informed choices about their next steps.

    A trusted environment for decision making
    Students trust UCAS for information and guidance as they plan for university, including where they will live and how they will manage the cost of accommodation.

    Confidence in how you reach future tenants
    We help you connect with students responsibly, using trusted insight and expertise to support your objectives while contributing to positive outcomes for young people.

     

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