How to pay
You can pay for your accommodation in instalments via Direct Debit or in full.
Paying in instalments
The easiest way to pay your fees is to set up a Direct Debit through the My Profile section of your My Manchester account. You just need to add the details of your UK bank account and then the correct amount will be paid automatically at the due date. The payment dates for 2025/26 are:
- 28 October 2025
- 21 January 2026
- 30 April 2026
If you set up a Direct Debit the payment will be processed automatically so you do not need to make any other payments for your accommodation fees. You must have a UK based bank account if you intend to pay by Direct Debit.
If you choose not to pay by Direct Debit you can still pay in instalments, but you will need to complete the payment yourself before the due dates. You can pay by card or bank transfer through your My Manchester account.
The £400 Advanced Licence Fee you paid at the time of acceptance of the agreement will automatically be deducted from your first instalment.
Only full year students can pay in three instalments. If you are an exchange or student staying for part of the year, you'll need to pay in one payment.
Paying in full
If you prefer to pay the whole accommodation fee up front, you can make a payment now by card or bank transfer.
- You’re responsible for paying your rent (called the Licence Fee) on time, based on the published payments plan and agreed upon at the time you accepted the offer of accommodation.
- Even if someone else (like a parent or sponsor) is helping with payments, you’re still legally responsible for making sure it’s paid.
- If you’ve chosen to pay in instalments, your initial payment of £400 (the Advanced Licence Fee Payment made as part of the acceptance process goes towards your first rent instalment
- If you miss a payment or fall behind, it could be considered a breach of your accommodation agreement.
- The University may take action, which could include asking you to leave your accommodation or referring the debt for recovery.
- If you're struggling to pay, please contact the Accommodation Office
- If you are in debt to the University you should call credit control on 0161 275 8130 or email self.funding@manchester.ac.ukto arrange repayment as soon as possible
You won't need to find extra money for your utility bills, they're included in your hall fees (see payment plans below for your individual hall fees). If you live in self-catered accommodation and you would like to eat in catered halls then you can either 'pay as you go' or 'pay termly' or for a 'full year'.
Each year we assess the local market to ensure we are providing a range of affordable housing options for our students. In addition to not having utility bills (see above), we can say that, unlike accommodation in the private sector, we are able to offer shorter contract lengths than 52 weeks. Any student experiencing financial hardship can apply for our Cost of Living Support Fund, an institutional means-tested non-repayable bursary.
You can see your outstanding fees, due dates and payment options through your My Manchester account. Accommodation fees will normally be visible from October each year.
For other questions you can contact the relevant team:
- Problem when trying to make your payment? cashiers@manchester.ac.uk
- Problem with your Direct Debit? dd.accomm@manchester.ac.uk
- All other finance related queries complete the Student Services Enquiry Form
- Questions about a room or the contract? accommodation@manchester.ac.uk
Payment plans
- Ashburne Hall 41 weeks, 51 weeks
- Burkhardt House 41 weeks
- Canterbury Court 41 weeks
- Daisy Bank Hall 42 weeks
- Dalton Ellis Hall 41 weeks
- Denmark Road 42 weeks
- George Kenyon Hall 42 weeks
- Horniman House 50 weeks
- Hulme Hall 41 weeks
- Kincardine Court 42 weeks
- Manchester Gardens 42 weeks
- Park View 42 weeks
- Piccadilly Point 42 weeks, 51 weeks
- Richmond Park 41 weeks
- Rusholme Place 42 weeks
- Sheavyn House 41 weeks
- Square Gardens 51 weeks
- St. Anselm Hall 41 weeks, 51 weeks
- Unsworth Park 42 weeks
- Victoria Point 51 weeks
- Weston Hall 42 weeks
- Whitworth Park 41 weeks
- Woolton Hall 41 weeks
Price comparison data
The below links provide PDFs which list Postgraduate (PG) and Undergraduate (UG) halls in alphabetical order showing:
- the types of rooms on offer
- the length of the licence agreement (typically 40, 41, 42, 50 or 51 weeks)
- the total cost for 2025/26
While the prices are fixed for 2025/26, we may need to change the use of particular halls, for example changing one from PG to UG, or other changes as required.