How to pay
You can pay for your accommodation in instalments via Direct Debit or in full.
Paying in instalments
To spread the cost of your licence fees, you can pay in instalments via Direct Debit. You (or the person paying on your behalf) will need a UK bank account to set up the payments. The dates for 2024/25 are:
- 29 October 2024
- 21 January 2025
- 30 April 2025
The £400 Advanced Licence Fee you paid at the time of acceptance of the agreement will automatically be taken off your first instalment.
Notes:
- Payment dates do not equate to periods of occupancy so please do not assume that if you have paid the first and second instalments you have paid for the period of occupancy up to 18th April.
- Prices for each academic year typically increase on those of the previous year and the increase is publicised by April of the year of entry.
Paying in full
If you don’t want to pay in instalments, then you can pay in full before the first due date. Find more information on our making a payment page.
Payments will be processed on the date in your confirmation letter.
The account holder will be contacted if the Direct Debit is returned unpaid. We require ten working days’ notice to amend or cancel a payment.
How do I set up my Direct Debit?
Your Direct Debit can be set up online after accepting your licence agreement.
You can set up a new Direct Debit or amend an existing Direct Debit through the My Profile section of your My Manchester account. Once your Direct Debit has been set up you will receive a confirmation email at the email address you provide.
If you are struggling to pay your accommodation please read our guidance on the cost of living and where to find help.
What extras do I have to pay for?
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). Personal possessions insurance is also included. You will need to pay for laundry facilities at the time of use and if you are in self-catered accommodation you will need to pay for your food. Those living in catered accommodation have their meals included. Catering is not provided during the Christmas and Easter vacations; however, to keep things simple, the catering cost is spread out over the full duration of the agreement. 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'.
What else can you tell me about accommodation fees?
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.
What do I do if I have a payment query?
Unfortunately the Accommodation Office cannot deal with payment enquiries. If you have a payment enquiry you should contact the University's Finance Team who have advised the following information:
MY MANCHESTER
- My Manchester Support Portal. Please note there is an issue with My Manchester and it has not been confirmed when this issue will be fixed.
- Most of the services usually on My Manchester can be accessed at the above site however if you want to make a payment by card, please visit the University of Manchester Payment Pathway.
QUERIES
- Direct Debit queries contact: dd.accomm@manchester.ac.uk
- Payment queries contact: cashiers@manchester.ac.uk
- All other finance related queries complete the Student Services Enquiry Form
Payment plans
- Ashburne Hall 41 weeks, 51 weeks
- Brook Hall 42 weeks
- Burkhardt House 41 weeks
- Canterbury Court 41 weeks
- Daisy Bank Hall 42 weeks, 51 weeks
- Dalton-Ellis Hall 41 weeks
- Denmark Road 42 weeks, 51 weeks
- Horniman House 50 weeks
- Hulme Hall 41 weeks
- Manchester Gardens 42 weeks, 51 weeks
- Oak House 41 weeks
- Park View 42 weeks
- Richmond Park 41 weeks
- Rusholme Place 42 weeks, 51 weeks
- Saint Anselm Hall 41 weeks, 51 weeks
- Salford Student Quarter 51 weeks
- Sheavyn House 41 weeks
- Unsworth Park 42 weeks
- Uttley House 41 weeks, 51 weeks
- Weston Hall 42 weeks, 51 weeks
- Whitworth Park 41 weeks, 51 weeks
- Wilmslow Park 48 weeks
- Woolton Hall 41 weeks, 51 weeks
- 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
- Horniman House 50 weeks
- Hulme Hall 41 weeks
- Kincardine Court 51 weeks
- Manchester Gardens 42 weeks
- Park View 42 weeks
- Piccadilly Point 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
- Uttley House 41 weeks, 51 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.