A leading provider of student accommodation in the UK
Reimagining the student accommodation experience
10 years
iQ is proud to have been part of the higher education ecosystem for ten years - Reimagining the student accommodation experience and giving our residents their best year yet.
28,000 students
Providing the best home-from-home environment from which over 28,000 students can confidently make the most of the opportunities during their university years.
67 sites across 27 cities
We own and operate 67 sites across 27 UK towns and cities, giving students from all parts of the world a truly exceptional accommodation experience.
Annual Report 2018/19
Previous Reports
Student wellbeing at the heart of our business
Being able to reach our full potential in life requires us to feel good in ourselves. How we live our lives – where we call home, what we do, the way we do it and why we do it, has a major impact on how good we feel.
Wellbeing partnersOUR APPROACH
Engaging with our student residents
We have a deep understanding of what our students want – allowing us to tailor our offer and invest in what they care about.OUR APPROACH
Creating spaces with sustainability in mind
We believe in creating spaces that students want to spend time in, and that are operated sustainably.Our reachextends across the UK
Our portfolio is well-located and diversified, with a strong presence in Russell Group and multi-university cities and towns. Our strong direct-let business is complemented by our strategic partnerships with educational institutions, and underpinned by our commitment to providing a fantastic student experience.
We are proud to work with our partners
We are proud of our relationships with Higher Education providers across the UK, as well as with brand partners and accreditation bodies. We invest in these relationships, believing that they all add to the student's experience.
iQ have been great partners for the last few years ensuring that the students who have chosen Leeds Beckett University have access to well maintained, comfortable and safe accommodation during their time with us. We look forward to being able to offer a friendly home-from-home to our students with iQ over the coming years.
David Collett, Director of Campus and Residential Services
Leeds Beckett University
Healthy relationships are the basis of a thriving society and are critical to people's overall health and wellbeing. Going to university is an exciting time, but a challenging one too with new friendships to develop while nurturing existing relationships. Relate is very pleased to be partnering with iQ as they seek to support students as they navigate the complex landscape of relationships.
Huw Thomas, Director of Policy, Information and Communications
Relate
iQ really understand the University’s requirements and those of their residents and we have been happy to work with them over the past six years.
Chris Cobb, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Chief Operating Officer
University of London
Gender Pay Gap Report
We believe that by being a truly diverse and inclusive organisation, we will be better able to serve our customers and communities, and attract and retain the best talent in the sector. As a student accommodation business centred around young generations who are just a few years or months away from the start of their careers, we want to exemplify what a diverse, inclusive and fair business looks like. Read our 2018 Gender Pay Report here.
Meet the iQ team significant combined experience
iQ has a strong operational management team, with significant combined experience across the real estate, student accommodation, hospitality and leisure sectors.
Newsroom
Peter Holden joins iQ as Chief Development and Investment Officer
15th September 2020 - iQ Student Accommodation this week announces the...
Goldman Sachs and Wellcome sell iQ Student Accommodation to Blackstone
15th May 2020 – We can confirm the completion of the sale of iQ by...
iQ Student Accommodation appoints Becky Worthington as CFO
iQ Student Accommodation today announces the appointment of Becky...
Industry comes together to launch new Guide to Student Wellbeing for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
As one of the UK’s largest providers of student accommodation we want...
New student beds for thriving student cities of Leeds and Coventry
London based developer Olympian Homes has completed a forward funding...