Student Accommodations near Francis Crick Institute

The closest student accommodation in London is Somerset Court, just a 5-minute walk away.

Francis Crick Institute accommodation typically ranges from £175 to £948 per week.

Francis Crick Institute’s September intake typically begins in early September, and the Spring intake begins in January.

St Pancras International Station is a 2-minute walk from the campus.

For the September intake, start looking in January or February at the latest. Rooms within walking distance of campus sell out quickly.

The Francis Crick Institute does not provide dedicated on-site student residences, so many postgraduate researchers & students choose nearby off-campus accommodation. With amber, students can explore a variety of verified Francis Crick Institute student apartment options. Popular choices include Somerset Court & Yugo Depot Point, both within a 10-minute walk of the campus. Francis Crick Institute student accommodation ranges from £175 to £948 per week, depending on the room type and amenities.

Located at 1 Midland Road, London NW1 1AT, the Francis Crick Institute is a world-leading biomedical research centre that began operations in 2015 & officially opened in 2016. The institute brings together over 2,000 scientists, clinicians, students, & support staff under one roof. Its research focuses on Cancer, Infectious Diseases, Genetics & Genomics, Immunology, Neuroscience, & Developmental Biology. Established through a partnership between Cancer Research UK, the Medical Research Council, Wellcome, UCL, Imperial College London, & King's College London, the Crick is recognised for discoveries improving human health.

Finding comfortable Francis Crick Institute accommodation is easy with amber. Students can choose from studios, en-suite rooms, shared apartments, & non-ensuite rooms based on their lifestyle. Some popular options include:

The Francis Crick Institute enjoys great transport links in central London. The St Pancras International Station bus stops are a 2-minute walk away, while King's Cross St Pancras Underground Station can be reached in around 5 minutes on foot. Euston Station is also within a 10-minute walk, providing convenient National Rail connections. Students can save on commuting by using an 18+ Student Oyster photocard, which offers 30% off eligible Travelcards & Bus & Tram Passes.

As a postgraduate biomedical research institute, the Francis Crick Institute offers a research community rather than a traditional students' union. Early-career researchers & students can take part in Crick Connect, networking groups, mentoring programmes, journal clubs, research seminars, & interdisciplinary interest groups. 

The institute also hosts scientific conferences, public lectures, exhibitions, career development workshops, science festivals, & outreach events, creating an engaging environment.