Student accommodation near Ravensbourne University London
Written by Carlos M. Silva, Studio Manager at The Greenwich Student Collective·Last updated 21 September 2026
Key takeaways
- ·Ravensbourne has no halls of its own: students choose partner buildings, private studios, homestays or shared rentals
- ·61 private studios on Tunnel Avenue, from £345 per week, all bills included
- ·About 8 minutes by bike or 16 minutes by bus to the Ravensbourne campus
- ·Your own kitchen and bathroom, plus a study lounge, meeting room and cinema room in the building
- ·Book directly: a £95 reservation fee deducted from your rent, and no deposit held
- ·44 or 51 week contracts, and a no visa, no pay guarantee
Ravensbourne does not run halls of residence, so Ravensbourne accommodation means choosing between university partner buildings, private providers, homestays and shared rentals.
This guide covers what those options look like and where we fit in. We run The Greenwich Student Collective, 61 private studios on Tunnel Avenue in Greenwich, so read our section as one option among several, described with the same numbers we would want to see from anyone else.
Ravensbourne accommodation: does the university have halls?
No. Ravensbourne University London does not own or manage halls of residence. It works with a mix of partner providers instead, from homestays to private studio buildings and rooms in shared flats, and lists them on its accommodation pages.
Some partner buildings keep a limited number of discounted rooms that are only available through the university. These are allocated from around May, with priority rules and a short window to confirm once a room is offered. If you applied late, were not allocated one, or would rather choose for yourself, you book directly with a private provider.
How far is Ravensbourne from us?
Ravensbourne's campus is at 6 Penrose Way on the Greenwich Peninsula, next to the O2 and a short walk from North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line. From our front door on Tunnel Avenue:
| Getting to campus | Time from Tunnel Avenue |
|---|---|
| By bike | About 8 minutes |
| By bus | About 16 minutes, door to door |
| On foot | About 34 minutes (1.5 miles) |
Measured on Google Maps from our entrance in September 2026. Check the route yourself from any address you are comparing, because advertised times are often generous.
If walking to class in a few minutes is your top priority, buildings on the Peninsula itself will be closer than we are. What we offer instead is a smaller building of 61 studios, with the campus a short ride away.
A private studio or a room in a shared flat
Two common options are a private studio and a room in a shared flat. The difference is less about the room and more about who you share a kitchen with.
| Private studio | Room in a shared flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Your own | Shared with several flatmates |
| Bathroom | Your own | Usually your own en-suite |
| Who you live with | Nobody, unless you choose to | Flatmates allocated by the building |
| Weekly price | Higher, from £345 with us | Usually lower |
Living here on a creative course
Ravensbourne is a specialist university for digital media and design, with courses across fashion, broadcasting, product design, architecture, animation, music production and graphic design. Creative courses bring deadlines, crits and late nights, and that changes what matters at home.
Your own space to work
A studio means your desk, your kitchen and your hours. Nobody to negotiate with when a project runs late.
Somewhere to work that is not your bedroom
The library and study lounge suit quiet work, and the meeting room can be booked for group projects.
Space to switch off
A cinema room, a gaming room and a gym in the building for when the deadline is done.
One weekly figure
Wi-Fi, water, electricity and heating are in the rent, so a heavy month on your laptop does not change what you pay.
Availability and how to book
Studios start from £345 per week, all bills included, on 44 or 51 week contracts. You can pick a specific studio straight from our floorplan, with no allocation process and no waiting list.
To reserve, you pay a £95 reservation fee, which is deducted in full from your rent. No deposit is held. If your student visa is refused, our no visa, no pay guarantee lets you cancel without penalty.
Guarantors and international students
Most private accommodation asks for a UK based guarantor. If you do not have one, Housing Hand can act as your guarantor, and we accept it.
We host international students every year and are used to walking applicants through booking from abroad. With a 51 week contract you can arrive before term and stay through the summer without moving your belongings twice.
When to start looking
Ravensbourne advises that most students start looking three to six months before the academic year begins, and the discounted partner rooms go first. If you are reading this close to the start of term, availability narrows quickly, so enquire the same week you decide.
Read what residents actually say
Reviews written by verified current residents are the most useful signal available when you cannot visit in person. Ours are public on both platforms, including the critical ones.
As of 22 September 2026, StudentCrowd lists us second of the 29 rated properties near the University of Greenwich, at 4.62 out of 5, from 12 reviews. Read the reviews themselves rather than the number.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ravensbourne University London have halls of residence?
No. Ravensbourne does not own or run halls of residence. The university works with partner providers instead, including homestays, private studio buildings and rooms in shared flats, and lists them on its accommodation pages. Students choose between partner accommodation, private providers, homestays and shared rentals.
How far is The Greenwich Student Collective from Ravensbourne?
Ravensbourne's campus is at 6 Penrose Way on the Greenwich Peninsula. From our entrance on Tunnel Avenue it is about 8 minutes by bike, about 16 minutes by bus, or a 34 minute walk (1.5 miles). These times were measured on Google Maps from our front door, so check the route yourself from any address you are comparing.
How much does student accommodation near Ravensbourne cost?
Private studios with us start from £345 per week with all bills included. Rooms in shared flats elsewhere are usually cheaper per week, in exchange for sharing a kitchen with several flatmates. When comparing, check what the weekly figure includes: Wi-Fi, water, electricity and heating should all be part of it.
Can I book accommodation without going through Ravensbourne?
Yes. Some partner buildings keep a limited number of discounted rooms that are only available through the university and are allocated from around May. Everything else is booked directly with the provider. You can book a specific studio with us straight from our floorplan, with no allocation process and no waiting list.
Do I need a UK guarantor?
Most private accommodation asks for a UK based guarantor. If you do not have one, a guarantor service such as Housing Hand can act for you, and we accept it. Ask any provider what applies to you before ruling a building out, because requirements often differ between UK and international applicants.
What contract lengths are available?
We offer 44 and 51 week contracts. The 44 week option covers the academic year. The 51 week option also covers the summer, which suits placements, summer work in London, or international students who would rather not move their belongings home and back.
Is there somewhere to study in the building?
Yes. There is a library and study lounge for quiet work and a bookable meeting room for group projects, so your studio does not have to be your only workspace.
What happens if my visa is refused?
Our no visa, no pay guarantee lets you cancel without penalty if your student visa is refused, on presentation of the refusal letter.
When should I book accommodation for Ravensbourne?
Ravensbourne advises that most students start looking three to six months before the academic year begins, and discounted partner rooms go first. If you are reading this close to the start of term, availability narrows quickly, so it is worth enquiring the same week you decide.
Carlos M. Silva is Studio Manager at The Greenwich Student Collective, where he looks after the 61 studios on Tunnel Avenue and answers resident and applicant enquiries directly. LinkedIn
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