CRIC - 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.

We also have contacts and links to many other accommodation choices, so you will never find yourself out of options. If you would like to know more then please email accommodation@cric.anglia.ac.uk so we can help tailor the right choice for you.

CB1- Aston House

Located opposite Cambridge train station, CB1-Aston House is a 20 minute walk from the CRIC office and Anglia Ruskin University Campus. With a wide range of restaurants, bars and shops right near your doorstep and Cambridge Leisure Park just a short walk away.
We have two types of rooms available at CB1-Aston House, standard rooms and studio flats. (Cost per week: £155-£175)

Peter Taylor House – On campus accommodation

Peter Taylor House is located in the Anglia Ruskin University Campus so you’ll have easy access to all lectures, study areas and the university library as well as the Students’ Union gym. It’s also just a 10 minute walk to the City Centre.
All rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities and are furnished with a single bed, desk, and wardrobe and storage area. You will share a kitchen with 5 other residents. (Cost per week: £155)

Student Castle

Perfectly located in the heart of Cambridge, just a few minutes from the River Cam and Jesus Green and the neighbourhood’s coffee bars, cafes, shops and museums.
Student Castle opened in September 2016 and offer students shared flats together with all-inclusive bills, 24 hour management/security and even an on-site gym. (Cost per week: £155)

The Forum

Located only a 10-minute cycle ride from the Cambridge campus, The Forum offers good value accommodation. This budget accommodation consists of various shared flats, located in a dedicated student development in a residential area within walking distance of many local shops and a few minutes cycle ride form Cambridge City Centre. There is an on-site property manager and night warden, CCTV and an on-site launderette for the exclusive use of residents. (Cost per month: £535 - £605)

Chelmsford Ransomes Way – On campus

The Student Village is a great place to live: you’ll have the company of other Anglia Ruskin students, plus easy access to local shops and our Students’ Union lounge. It’s also just a short stroll to Chelmsford’s picturesque riverside and the city centre.
All rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities and are furnished with a single bed, desk, and wardrobe and storage area. You will share a kitchen with 4 other residents. (Cost per week: £130-£135)

Shortcuts

How To Book Accommodation
Students studying Pre-Sessional English (PSE)
Students under 18 years old
Other accommodation options

Our accommodation options

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.

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 (20^th January 2019 to 6^th September 2019)	16.5 weeks (19^th January 2019 to 15^th 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(£150 booking fee and £350 security deposit) 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.

Unless you choose to pay your accommodation fees in advance, you will need a guarantor. This can be UK based or from your home country.

Students studying Pre-Sessional English (PSE)

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.

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.