Accommodation at St Andrews
St Andrews has more than 4,000 bed spaces and a variety of accommodation to suit various tastes and budgets.
Apply nowAccommodation deadlines and availability
- Applications are now open for new undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Single undergraduate students in their first year must apply by 30 June to be eligible for the accommodation guarantee.
- Applications for returning students are now closed.
Accommodation options
Students can choose to live in Halls of Residence, University managed houses and flats, or rent privately.
The University owned and managed accommodation is available for Undergraduates, Postgraduates and Foundation students. This accommodation is operated by the University of St Andrews and includes a range of added benefits, offering a wide range of accommodation including:
- Catered and self-catered options.
- En suite bathrooms or shared bathrooms.
- 34, 38, or 50 week contracts.
- A range of styles of accommodation, from modern purpose-built accommodation to 15th century buildings, converted to student accommodation.
- Fully inclusive of heating, hot water, internet access and insurance and supported by a team of university employees.
- Halls Life wardens and staff in Hall who are there to offer pastoral care, community building and a range of events.
- Student committees elected by residents each year to run events and represent students view to the University.
- Guaranteed accommodation for entrant undergraduate students, care experienced and estranged students. We also offer a limited number of guaranteed rooms for postgraduate students and flexible contracts for those studying abroad for a semester.
- Free night bus service.
Managed or private accommodation
Students can choose to live in University managed houses and apartments or rent privately in St Andrews and the surrounding area.