Woolf College has a strong community feel and provides an instant support network during your studies. In addition to accommodation and academic space, there is a landscaped courtyard and other social areas.

The College is situated at the heart of the Canterbury campus providing easy access to all the facilities, including the Templeman Library.

Woolf College

Woolf College offers the latest in student comfort and amenities, with all bedrooms having their own shower, wash basin and toilet. Each room is networked to the University’s main computer system and the College has its own social facilities and launderette.

The accommodation is arranged in flats, with six or eight students sharing a large, fully equipped kitchen. There are also some self-contained studio flats, which have their own cooking facilities.

Accommodation is offered to full-time postgraduate students for 51 weeks who apply before 31st July in their year of entry. Any postgraduates whose academic registration is shorter than 51 weeks should contact the Accommodation Office for further advice.

Car parking is not available for residents, but there is easy access to excellent local transport services.

Applying for accommodation

To qualify for an offer of on-campus accommodation, you should apply online by 31 July. You will also need to make an advance payment of £150 when applying.

Applicants who are unable to meet this deadline will need to find off-campus accommodation in private rented housing. To help with your search, please visit our Off-campus accommodation pages.

While we have some accommodation available for couples, we are not able to offer on-campus housing for families with children.