{"id":25222,"date":"2026-06-30T10:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=25222"},"modified":"2026-06-30T11:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:34:00","slug":"virtual-property-tour-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/virtual-property-tour-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Round the World Passport: Virtual Property Tour for Students 2026\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real tension starts after getting the acceptance letter\u00a0that landed in your inbox\u00a0from a faraway country.\u00a0This\u00a0follows with an exciting, vivid dream of being in a new country,\u00a0with\u00a0new\u00a0friends,\u00a0and most importantly, the\u00a0new beginnings.\u00a0However,\u00a0it sounds really fun and easy, but the question you are currently discussing with your parents\u00a0is how to\u00a0find the perfect student home from thousands of miles away.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the\u00a0strangest\u00a0and slightly terrifying\u00a0part of studying abroad that you might have missed while giving your 200% to get into your\u00a0favourite\u00a0university.\u00a0And it is not the best idea to pick\u00a0accommodation\u00a0just based\u00a0solely\u00a0on\u00a0photos.\u00a0Because\u00a0with photos,\u00a0it is\u00a0very simple\u00a0to portray a\u00a0glorified\u00a0closet\u00a0as a\u00a0cosy\u00a0studio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, we did something about it. Our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLim-2dhfhZWuoLyq8XPkqVzGl0tdSCN5F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\u00a0Virtual Property Tour 2026 playlist\"><strong>\u00a0Virtual Property Tour 2026 playlist<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0contains\u00a0thousands of\u00a0real, room-by-room walkthroughs of student accommodation around the world.\u00a0Ergo,\u00a0no plane ticket, no jet lag, no \u201cthe photos were definitely taken with a wide-angle lens\u201d surprise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of this post as your boarding pass.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0your itinerary.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Virtual Property Tour 2026 | Student Accommodation Tour | Student Accommodation Virtual Property Tours Near Top Universities | #universityliving\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLim-2dhfhZWuoLyq8XPkqVzGl0tdSCN5F\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Leg: Student\u00a0Housing\u00a0in the\u00a0USA\u00a0&amp; Canada\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fasten your seatbelt, North America is the first in our virtual itinerary.\u00a0The country with\u00a0the most\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/qs-ranking-universities-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"QS-ranked universities\"><strong>QS-ranked universities<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0the USA,\u00a0so the scenario of\u00a0student accommodation\u00a0is wild and crazy\u00a0here.\u00a0Beat New York or Boston,\u00a0where every square\u00a0foot\u00a0can be counted as real\u00a0currency.\u00a0Consequently, spending a single penny must be counted. So,\u00a0the\u00a0virtual\u00a0property\u00a0tours\u00a0for students aid\u00a0in picking the right\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student\u00a0housing USA\"><strong>student\u00a0housing USA<\/strong><\/a>. For\u00a0example,\u00a0studios\u00a0that you are\u00a0finalising\u00a0are \u201ccompact but clever\u201d,\u00a0not\u00a0just compact.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, comes Canada, which is also not\u00a0lagging behind\u00a0in luring\u00a0international\u00a0students:\u00a0as of\u00a0today, in 2026, this country has granted around 155,000 study\u00a0permits. Numbers speak\u00a0to\u00a0reality;\u00a0as a result, the market of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/canada\" title=\"student housing Canada\">student housing Canada<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is skyrocketing.\u00a0Our Virtual Property Tour 2026 playlist, available on our\u00a0<strong>University Living<\/strong>\u00a0page,\u00a0features stunning North American properties.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More to that, this is also where the playlist earns its keep for furniture-shopping\u00a0logic,\u00a0you can\u00a0actually see\u00a0how much space is left for your own stuff once the bed, desk, and wardrobe are accounted for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Second Leg: Student accommodation in the UK &amp; Ireland\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next stop is in the home of prestigious\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/russell-group-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Russell Group universities\"><strong>Russell Group universities<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 the UK and Ireland. This destination offers academic\u00a0ambitions that\u00a0meet\u00a0historic\u00a0charms.\u00a0Whether you kick things off in\u00a0London, where\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/london\/u\/ucl-main-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student accommodation near UCL\"><strong>student accommodation near UCL<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or other\u00a0colleges\u00a0comes\u00a0with\u00a0skyline\u00a0views and the required and surprising\u00a0soundproofing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As London is already very loud,\u00a0your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student accommodation UK\"><strong>student accommodation UK<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0shouldn\u2019t\u00a0be.\u00a0Now if you wish to hop over to Manchester and Edinburgh for studios that trade big-city rent for big-city energy at a fraction of the price (as\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-manchester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"cost of living in Manchester\"><strong>cost of living in Manchester<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/students-cost-of-living-in-edinburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"cost of living in\u00a0Edinburgh\"><strong>cost of living in\u00a0Edinburgh<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is very low\u00a0compared\u00a0to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/student-cost-of-living-london\/\" title=\"London\">London<\/a><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0tell this to the London\u00a0scholars.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s\u00a0cross the water to\u00a0Ireland, where\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find some of this virtual tour\u00a0playlist\u2019s best examples of shared kitchens that\u00a0actually look\u00a0like places\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0want to cook\u00a0in,\u00a0not just reheat noodles in.\u00a0And this playlist silently helps students find\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student\u00a0accommodation\u00a0Ireland.\"><strong>student\u00a0accommodation\u00a0Ireland.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The tip for students who are waiting with their passport<\/strong>: watch for how close the room is to a tube\/bus stop in the walkthrough. \u201c10 minutes from campus\u201d in a listing can mean\u00a0very different\u00a0things once you see it on foot.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third Leg: Student Accommodation in Australia &amp; Beyond\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s\u00a0go to our third stamp point,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in\u00a0this virtual property tour for students\u00a0abroad, we have reached\u00a0Oceania. Here you will find properties\u00a0lean\u00a0into outdoor\u00a0common\u00a0areas, more likely having\u00a0rooftop decks, courtyards,\u00a0and that\u00a0works. Which quietly makes sense, as\u00a0much of life happens outside\u00a0here in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student accommodation Australia\"><strong>student accommodation Australia<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Given that, in these future cities, like Sydney and Melbourne, a right home is waiting for you; just call a name, and we will give you a virtual tour of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student accommodation in New Zealand\"><strong>student accommodation in New Zealand<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or any country on the continent of Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fourth Leg: Student Accommodation in Continental Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we will cross the borders and reach\u00a0the continent of Europe, and in this virtual property tour for\u00a0students.\u00a0They\u00a0will get some older buildings with serious character, retrofitted with surprisingly modern interiors.\u00a0But the thing is that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\u00a0student accommodation Spain\"><strong>\u00a0student accommodation Spain<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0will be\u00a0totally\u00a0different\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student accommodation France\"><strong>student accommodation France<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0same as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"student accommodation Germany\"><strong>student accommodation Germany<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These\u00a0tours are a good reminder that \u201cParisian apartment\u201d and \u201cParisian\u00a0<em>student<\/em>\u00a0apartment\u201d are not always the same square meterage,\u00a0which\u00a0is exactly why you watch before you book, not after.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here are a Few\u00a0Tips\u00a0Before\u00a0You plan to\u00a0Board with\u00a0Your Passport<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you queue up\u00a0with your passport\u00a0(virtual property tour)\u00a0to put a stamp\u00a0on\u00a0your\u00a0university journey,\u00a0you must watch every video with a\u00a0purpose.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0what to\u00a0actually look\u00a0for in every walkthrough:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Natural light:\u00a0<\/strong>Does the camera pan\u00a0past a real window, or just a light fixture?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storage:\u00a0<\/strong>Wardrobes, under-bed space, kitchen cupboards. Small rooms live or die on storage.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walk-time to campus:<\/strong>\u00a0Not just\u00a0stated\u00a0but\u00a0shown.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What\u2019s \u201cincluded\u201d:\u00a0<\/strong>Bills,\u00a0Wi-Fi, and laundry shown in-frame are a good sign they\u2019re actually part of the deal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Common spaces:\u00a0<\/strong>A\u00a0five-second clip of an empty lounge tells you less than thirty seconds of one with people\u00a0actually in\u00a0it.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finally,\u00a0Let\u2019s\u00a0Land the Plane\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hundred rooms, dozens of cities, zero baggage fees. Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0chasing a tube line in London, a bike lane in Vancouver, or a rooftop view in Sydney,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a tour waiting for you in the\u00a0<strong>Virtual Property Tour\u00a02026 playlist\u00a0for students.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can watch\u00a0your dream\u00a0rooms, then\u00a0analyze\u00a0and post that, finally marking it down with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"University Living\"><strong>University Living<\/strong><\/a>: a\u00a0platform\u00a0that\u00a0has\u00a0helped more than\u00a012 million students\u00a0until\u00a0now.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782795683421\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are the recorded videos of student accommodation and Virtual tours of these the same?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, they are not the same. While both allow students to see accommodation remotely, they use completely different technologies and offer distinct levels of user control. For example,\u00a0recorded\u00a0videos are passive; you watch what the camera operator shows you. On the other hand, the virtual tours are 360-degree panoramas or a 3D \u201cdollhouse\u201d floor plan layout.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782795712451\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get a live virtual tour of any student accommodation?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Very much yes, and it is quite important too.\u00a0As live virtual tours are very interactive, they allow you to see the corner you want to look at, not just a\u00a0preformatted\u00a0recording. And to get a live virtual tour for student accommodation, you only need to contact the University Living team, and voila! You are watching your launchpad from afar; in detail, the way you like to see.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782795736869\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Why shouldn\u2019t I just book a room based on the photos provided in the listing?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Photos can be\u00a0deceiving. They are often taken with wide-angle lenses to make a room look larger than it is, and they might not show the full reality of\u00a0the space. The Virtual Property Tour 2026 playlist offers unedited, room-by-room walkthroughs, so you can see the exact size, layout, and condition of the property before you book, avoiding any unpleasant surprises when you arrive.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782795757836\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What exactly is included in the \u201cVirtual Property Tour\u201d playlist?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Our playlist features 100% real, room-by-room video walkthroughs of student accommodations around the world.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0get an authentic view of the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and\u00a0common areas. The tours are designed to help you evaluate the space, see how much storage is available, and get a true sense of the property\u2019s proximity to transport and campus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782795785530\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the advantage of booking through University Living?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main advantage of securing student accommodation with University Living is that you can request a live virtual tour, and it\u2019s a trusted platform that has already helped more than\u00a012 million students\u00a0find their home abroad, as well as we have more than 65k+ accommodations across the world currently. By watching the tours and booking with us, you can secure your perfect student home with confidence, without the need for a plane ticket to view it in person. More than that, you might get a few other offers and deals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The real tension starts after getting the acceptance letter\u00a0that landed in your inbox\u00a0from a faraway country.\u00a0This\u00a0follows with an exciting, vivid dream of being in a new country,\u00a0with\u00a0new\u00a0friends,\u00a0and most importantly, the\u00a0new beginnings.\u00a0However,\u00a0it sounds really fun and easy, but the question you are currently discussing with your parents\u00a0is how to\u00a0find the perfect student home from thousands of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":25223,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[5,276,590,269,479,991,229,994],"class_list":["post-25222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-accommodation","tag-australia","tag-canada","tag-france","tag-germany","tag-new-zealand","tag-spain","tag-united-kingdom","tag-united-states"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25222"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25228,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25222\/revisions\/25228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}