UPP is a specialist infrastructure company that partners with universities across the United Kingdom to finance, design, build, and operate on-campus accommodation. Founded in 1998, it operates under a full-service Design, Build, Fund and Operate (DBFO) model, covering the entire lifecycle of residential and academic facilities - from initial investment and construction through to long-term asset management and sustainable day-to-day operations.
The company manages accommodation at 15 university sites and has channelled over £3.8 billion into the UK higher education sector since its founding. In that time, it has provided homes to more than 400,000 students. UPP employs approximately 1,000 people and focuses on delivering lasting social value to campus communities through its partnerships with universities.
