COLLEGIATE AC GROUP LTD

Name

COLLEGIATE AC GROUP LTD

Legal name

Collegiate AC Group Ltd

Website

https://collegiate.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Accommodation Services

NAICS

Accommodation (721), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Providers & Operators (EDAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Campus Purpose-Built Student Housing (PBSA) Management (BPAJAJAB), Summer/Conference Housing & Guest Accommodations (EDALACAI), Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) – Short-Term Leases (THAMAGAB)

Keywords

• Student accommodation
• Purpose-built student housing
• Student residence operator
• PBSA rental services
• All-inclusive student rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Wantage

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Accommodation Rental: Collegiate generates revenue through recurring rental payments from students for accommodation. Rents are all-inclusive covering utilities, broadband, council tax (in some jurisdictions), and contents insurance. Payment can be made in full annually or in instalments (two or three payments throughout the year). Students without a local guarantor may be required to pay a full year's rent in advance.
2. Additional Services and Products: Revenue from optional add-on services including housekeeping/cleaning services (weekly cleaning at €75/month, monthly cleaning at €25/month, end-of-tenancy deep clean at €125), lifestyle packs containing bedding, kitchen equipment, and towels. Private parking is available at additional monthly cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Collegiate AC Group provides and operates purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Portugal under the Collegiate brand. The core offering is all-inclusive rental of rooms and self-contained apartments (Club Room, Flat, Apartment variants, Penthouse, Double Apartment) for undergraduate and postgraduate students, with rent covering utilities, broadband, council tax where applicable, contents insurance, and access to on-site amenities such as gym, pool, cinema, study rooms, and 24/7 reception. Bookings are completed online through country-specific websites and portals, with tenants paying deposits, signing tenancy agreements electronically, and selecting annual or instalment payment plans.

Product overview

COLLEGIATE AC GROUP LTD operates a portfolio of premium student accommodation properties across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. The company's core offering is all-inclusive student housing with various room types including Club Rooms, Apartments (Flat, Superior, Luxury, Patio, Penthouse), and Double Apartments. The flagship Italian property, Collegiate Milan North, features extensive amenities including spa/wellness facilities with indoor pool and sauna, gym, cinema, bar lounge, courtyard gardens, and 24/7 reception. The company also offers optional add-on housekeeping and cleaning services. Room pricing at Milan North ranges from approximately €880 to €1,600 per month depending on accommodation type.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-Inclusive Student Accommodation Comprehensive student housing service offering all-inclusive rent covering utilities, broadband, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and access to social spaces, study rooms, and on-site events. Available across 22+ UK cities and properties in Milan, Madrid, Valencia, and Lisbon for university students and young professionals.
• Collegiate Milan North Premium student accommodation property in Milan offering a variety of room and apartment types including Club Rooms, Apartments, and Penthouses with extensive on-site amenities such as spa, pool, gym, cinema, and 24/7 reception. Rents range from approximately €880 to €1,700 per month all-inclusive.
• Club Room Room with ensuite bathroom of approximately 14m² and shared kitchen. Designed for students who want privacy without needing extensive space.
• Superior Club Room Room with ensuite bathroom and significant additional storage space, ideal for students seeking more comfort and space than a basic Club Room.
• Flat Private flat of approximately 15m² with ensuite bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, and wardrobe/storage solutions. Ideal for students wanting more independence.
• Superior Apartment Private flat with well-equipped kitchen and bathroom of approximately 19m², offering more space than the standard Flat unit.
• Luxury Apartment Private flat of approximately 22m² with microwave, integrated fridge and freezer, comfortable bed (135x200cm), desk, and smart TV. Monthly rent approximately €800 to €1,700.
• Patio Apartment (Courtyard Apartment) Private flat of approximately 23m² with all equipment necessary for best comfort, featuring outdoor patio / courtyard access.
• Penthouse Apartment Private flat with terrace of approximately 22m² interior plus 21m² outdoor space for residents who want an outdoor area to disconnect.
• Double Apartment Private flat with two beds of approximately 23m², designed for students wanting to share their stay with a friend.
• Housekeeping Services Optional cleaning services for residents including one-off deep cleans, weekly standard cleaning at €75/month, monthly standard cleaning at €25/month, and end-of-tenancy cleaning at €125.
• Private Parking Private parking available at selected Collegiate properties for an additional monthly cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rent ranges from €880 to €1,600+ per month all-inclusive
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Livensa Living: Iberian PBSA operator with residences in Spain and Portugal (Lisbon, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia among others). Directly competes with Collegiate in the same Spanish and Portuguese cities and operates a comparable premium all-inclusive model.
• Resa (Grupo Resa): Spain's largest student residence operator with properties across major Spanish university cities including Madrid. Comparable all-inclusive PBSA model targeting domestic and international students in the Iberian market.
• Nido Student: Premium PBSA operator active in the UK, Spain and Portugal with design-led, all-inclusive residences. Closest competitor to Collegiate's Iberian portfolio and a direct competitor in London.
• Unite Group: The UK's largest listed PBSA operator with ~70,000 beds across 25+ university cities. Directly comparable in target customer (university students), product (purpose-built halls with all-inclusive amenities), and geographic overlap with Collegiate's UK portfolio.
• Scape: Urban PBSA operator in UK/Ireland/Australia with design-led studios and ensuite rooms targeting international students. Comparable product architecture, target demographic, and city-centre locations.
• Empiric Student Property: UK-listed premium PBSA operator focused on central London and top-tier university cities. Operates similar all-inclusive studio/cluster products aimed at domestic and international students, overlapping directly with Collegiate's premium positioning.
• iQ Student Accommodation: Major UK PBSA brand (~30,000+ beds) operating premium city-centre student residences with similar amenity bundles and direct online booking. Directly competes with Collegiate in multiple UK university cities.
• Student Roost: UK PBSA operator with ~30,000 beds across 25+ cities, offering all-inclusive studio and ensuite apartments. Same direct-to-consumer booking model and student demographic, making it a clear like-for-like peer for Collegiate's UK estate.
• Yugo (formerly GSA): Global PBSA operator with significant presence across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germany, France and the US. Directly comparable in offering, demographic, geographic overlap and direct booking model.

Emerging players

• The Student Hotel: Hybrid student accommodation and co-living/hotel operator in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain and France. Overlaps with Collegiate's premium, design-led, all-inclusive positioning and European geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CollegiateItalia
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegiate_it

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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