The housing scarcity haunting international students is so appalling. The NUS President has frowned against it. There has been a strong contention between the UK parliament and school managements.
With the school managements filtering words when talking by saying no house on campus, many responded by saying school managements are responsible for the lack of houses on campus.
In a statement, the government said: "Universities are ultimately responsible for ensuring there is enough accommodation for their students.
"However, we know a strong and fair rental market will help ease pressures which is why our Renters (Reform) Bill will deliver a fairer private rented sector. This includes greater protections for the student housing market.
"Good landlords have nothing to fear from these reforms."
What's clear is that at least for some students - these factors are all combining to make university quite a different experience from what they had in mind.
"I'm lucky that I won't be at university next year," Asha says. "But I know people who will be, and the rent has gone up even more. I don't really see how it's feasible to be a student in that environment."
And this doesn't seem to be a trend with any immediate solution, nor one that's showing any real sign of slowing down.
"I don't think it's going to be a problem that's solved in the next 12 months," said Paul from StudentCrowd.