Accommodation
Feel at home and part of a community
We have a number of accommodation options available to students who would like to book accommodation during their studies with CRIC. We offer both on campus and of campus accommodation in Cambridge and Chelmsford. Each option is different, as are the social opportunities and surroundings.
Our accommodation options are:
Please note that not all of the accommodation options are available for January 2019. Please refer to the Summary of CRIC Accommodation Options - January 2019 for more information.
- CB1 Aston House (Cambridge)
- Peter Taylor House – On campus (Cambridge)
- Student Castle (Cambridge)
- The Forum (Cambridge)
- Chelmsford: Ransomes Way – On campus (Chelmsford)
- Host Family Accommodation - off campus (Cambridge)
Students studying Pre-Sessional English (PSE) apply for accommodation with Anglia Ruskin University by e-mailing camaccom@anglia.ac.uk. Please be aware that spaces are limited with ARU so students may consider booking host family accommodation for their PSE course. Host Family accommodation can be booked directly with Homestay Consultancy.
How to Book Accommodation
1. Choose your accommodation from one of the options below
Summary of CRIC Accommodation Options - January 2019
|
Student Castle (off-campus) Standard room |
Peter Taylor House (on campus) Standard room |
|
| Location | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| Cost | £185 per week | £155 per week |
| Contract lengths | 33 weeks (20th January 2019 to 6th September 2019) | 16.5 weeks (19th January 2019 to 15th May 2019) |
| Cost for total tenancy | 33 weeks £6105 | £2557.50 |
| Booking Fee (payable at booking stage) | £150 | £150 |
| Security Deposit (payable at booking stage) | £350 | £350 |
| Advanced Rent (payable at booking stage) | 4 weeks (£740) | 4 weeks (£620) |
| Guarantor required | Yes (unless Tier 4 and paying upfront) | Yes (unless Tier 4 and paying upfront) |
| Contract issued by | CRIC | CRIC |
| Number of total rooms available (allocated on a first come first served basis) | 5 | 6 |
| Room Occupancy | Single | Single |
| Room Type | En-suite standard | En-suite standard |
| Kitchen | Shared | Shared |
| Under 18s | Students need to turn 18 within their contract | Students need to turn 18 within their contract |
2. Fill in the accommodation booking form online
Once you’ve decided where you would like to live, simply complete the accommodation booking form online.
3. Make the required payment
At the time of booking, you are required to make a down payment of £500 plus 4 weeks or 1-month rent depending on the accommodation option you choose. Please click here for further information.
For example, if you book a standard room at CB1 Aston House the downpayment will be:
£500 (down payment) + £620 (4 weeks or 1 month rent)= £1120
The £500 included in this down payment is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. However, once you move in £350 of this down payment converts into a refundable security deposit to be refunded to you at the end of your tenancy. This security deposit of £350 is to cover any accidental damage, cleaning charges and work needed after you vacate the room.
Accommodation fees can be paid online by clicking here or by bank transfer to the bank account below:
Reference:_________ (Student CRIC ID –Accommodation payment)
Account name: CAMBRIDGE RUSKIN INT COLLEGE LTD.
Bank Name: Citibank London
Account Number:11972472
Sorting Code:185008
IBAN:GB79CITI18500811972472
SWIFT:CITIGB2L (Citibank London)
Bank Address: Citigroup Centre, Canada Square, Canary Wharf, LONDON, E14 5LB, UK
Please remember to quote your name and CRIC student ID when you make your payment so it can be allocated to your college account.
4. UK Guarantor (applicable to Home/EU students)
Unless you choose to pay your accommodation fees in advance, you will need a guarantor.
For the Forum bookings, this guarantor needs to be a UK based guarantor.
If you do not have a UK based guarantor, you could use a guarantor company, for example, housing hand. For a small fee, they will act as your guarantor allowing you to pay your rent in instalments.
Students under 18 years old
The accommodation options for students under the age of 18 are:
- Student Castle: Students need to turn 18 within their accommodation contract
- Peter Taylor House: Students need to turn 18 within the semester they move in
- Ramsomes Way: Students need to turn 18 within the semester they move in
- Host Family accommodation
For further information, please contact our dedicated Accommodation Team at accommodation@cric.anglia.ac.uk.
Other accommodation options
Please refer to the Cambridge bed and breakfast, hotel and apartment listings if you need a short-term accommodation solution.
The information contained in the Cambridge bed and breakfast, hotel and apartment listings has been developed from details provided by the Cambridgeshire Tourism Office and various internet sources. The accommodation covers all areas of Cambridge and it is advisable to check the location and cost prior to booking. Anglia Ruskin University and Cambridge Ruskin International College cannot be held liable for any matters arising from inaccuracies in the information provided.