We help students find home, before they arrive.
Finding accommodation abroad is one of the most important decisions a student makes before moving. Students should not have to navigate that decision alone.
The category focuses on inventory. We focus on helping students choose.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students move abroad to study. For most of them, finding accommodation is one of the most stressful parts of the whole process — made harder by inconsistent listing information, unverified landlords, and confusing platform flows.
The market is full of platforms that show you listings. They compete on inventory size, bed counts, city counts. They lead with scale and expect you to search your way to a decision.
HearthAway exists because that is not good enough. Finding accommodation before you move abroad is a major decision. It deserves proper guidance — not just a search bar.
We lead with judgment. With context. With help. Our job is not to show students the most options. Our job is to help them choose the right one.
“Find the right accommodation before you arrive.”
The principles that guide everything we do.
The student is the hero.
Every decision we make starts with the student. Not the landlord, not the property, not the platform. The student moving abroad, making one of the biggest decisions of their life.
Guidance, not just inventory.
Anyone can show you a list of properties. We help you decide which one is right for you. That's a different job, and it's the one we care about.
Confidence before you fly.
Our goal is simple: have your accommodation confirmed before you board the plane. Arriving with housing sorted changes everything about how a student starts their experience abroad.
Verified. Always.
Every property in our network has been reviewed. We will never show you a listing we have not assessed. No scams. No surprises. No exceptions.
Six countries. Hundreds of universities. One platform.
United Kingdom
140+ universities. Dozens of cities. The world's most popular study destination for international students.
Ireland
A welcoming, English-speaking country with world-class universities and a thriving international student community.
France
Historic universities, specialist grandes écoles, and strong public transport across major European student cities.
United Arab Emirates
International branch campuses, modern infrastructure, tax-free income, and rapid career growth in the Middle East.
Germany
Tuition-free public universities, world-class engineering programs, and Europe's largest international student population.
Australia
Globally recognised qualifications, outstanding quality of life, and some of the world's best universities.
Ready to find your home?
Tell us where you're studying and we'll match you with verified accommodation before you arrive.