Awards 2015

Based purely on the direct ratings of more than 22,000 students across the UK, the NSHS Awards are the definitive mark of excellence in student accommodation.

Best University Halls Award

Best University Halls

Awarded to the university achieving the highest overall satisfaction ratings in its halls.

Lancaster University

Shortlisted:

  • Northumbria University
  • Bournemouth University
Best Private Halls Award

Best Private Halls

Awarded to the private hall provider achieving the highest overall satisfaction ratings in its halls.

The Student Housing Company

Shortlisted:

  • Victoria Hall
  • Liberty Living
Best Customer Service Award

Best Customer Service

Awarded to the university or private halls provider achieving the best combined ratings for key customer satisfaction measures.

Lancaster University

Shortlisted:

  • The Student Housing Company
  • Northumbria University
Best Value For Money Award

Best Value For Money

Awarded to the university or private halls provider achieving the best ratings for Value for Money.

Victoria
Hall

Shortlisted:

  • Northumbria University
  • Newcastle University
Best Learning Environment Award

Best Learning Environment

Awarded to the individual university or private hall achieving the best ratings for the Overall Learning Environment.

Liberty Park Bedford
(Liberty Living)

Shortlisted:

  • Victoria Hall, Liverpool
    (Victoria Hall)
  • Astor House, Plymouth
    (The Student Housing Company)
Best Individual Accommodation Award

Best Individual Accommodation

Awarded to the individual university or private hall achieving the best ratings for Overall Satisfaction.

Victoria Hall Wolverhampton
(Victoria Hall)

Shortlisted:

  • Dorchester House, Bournemouth
    (The Student Housing Company)
  • Windsor Terrace, Newcastle
    (Newcastle University)
Best Student Broadband Award

Best Student Broadband

Awarded to the university or private halls provider achiving the best ratings for broadband satisfaction.

Liberty Living

Shortlisted:

  • The Student Housing Company
  • Victoria Hall
Best Booking Experience

Best Booking Experience

Awarded to the university or private halls provider achiving the best ratings for the Overall Booking Experience.

University of Derby

Shortlisted:

  • University of East Anglia
  • Liberty Living
Best Moving In Experience Award

Best Moving In Experience

Awarded to the university or private halls provider achiving the best ratings for the Overall Moving In Experience.

Lancaster University

Shortlisted:

  • The Student Housing Company
  • Derwent Students
Best Student Community Award

Best Student Community

Awarded to the university or private halls provider achiving the most positive ratings for Strong Sense of Community in accommodation.

Swansea University

Shortlisted:

  • Northumbria University
  • St Mary's University
Best Specialist Accommodation

Best Specialist Accommodation

Awarded to the highest rated specialist, unusual or selective student accommodation.

Goodenough College, London

Shortlisted:

  • Chester House, London
    (Methodist Church in Great Britain)
  • Lilian Knowles House, London
    (Sanctuary Students for LSE)
Best Environmental Management Award

Best Environmental Management

Awarded to the university or private halls provider achiving the best ratings for recycling and environmental facilities.

University of Derby

Shortlisted:

  • Lancaster University
  • Swansea University
International Accommodation Quality Mark

International Accommodation Quality Mark

Awarded annually and licensed for 12 months, the IAQM is awarded to the select group of institutions and private hall providers who achieve greater than 90% satisfaction amongst international students.

Derwent Students
Goodenough College
Lancaster University
Liberty Living
The Student Housing Company
Victoria Hall