Accommodation for undergraduate students
The University of St Andrews offers accommodation specifically for undergraduate students.
Prospective undergraduate students can apply for University accommodation 48 hours after receiving and accepting their conditional, unconditional or insurance offer to study and paying their pre-payment (if applicable).
Applications and accommodation guarantee
Students can apply online from 1 March by completing an accommodation application form. An accommodation guarantee is available for eligible first-year undergraduates.
Self-catered standard
In self-catered standard accommodation, you will share kitchen and shower room facilities with other residents.
Single room with a large single bed in a five-bedroom apartment with shared kitchen and shower room.
Single room with a single bed. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Single room with a small double bed. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Self-catered en suite
Students in self-catered en suite accommodation have a private shower room, as well as access to a shared kitchen.
Single or shared rooms with double beds and an en suite shower room sharing a kitchen with up to 12 other students.
Single or shared room with single or double beds and an en suite shower room in a five-bedroom apartment with a shared kitchen.
Single room with a double bed and an en suite shower room in a five-bedroom apartment with a shared kitchen.
Single room with a small double bed and an en suite bathroom, with a shared kitchen. Two accessible rooms are available. The Hall is close to the science buildings on the North Haugh.
Catered standard
In catered standard accommodation, students can live in a private or shared room, and have access to a shared kitchen and shower room. Meals are provided for a specific number of weeks.
Single or shared room with single beds. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Single or shared room with single beds. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Single or shared room with single beds. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Single or shared room with single beds. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Single or shared room with single beds. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Single or shared room with mostly small double beds. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Single room with a single bed. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Catered en suite
In catered en suite accommodation, students can live in a private or shared room with a private shower room, and meals are provided for a specific number of weeks.
Single or shared rooms with double beds and an en suite shower room sharing a kitchen with up to 12 other students.
Single room with a single bed, en suite shower room, and shared kitchens.
Single room with a small double bed, en suite shower room, and shared kitchens.
Single or shared room with single or double beds and an en suite shower room in a five-bedroom apartment with a shared kitchen.
Single or shared room with single beds. Shower rooms and kitchens are shared.
Student feedback
Overall satisfaction
From the Student Accommodation Survey 2023-2024:
- 87% satisfaction with Managed Properties
- 94% satisfaction with University Accommodation
- 90% satisfaction with Student Accommodation Services
- 83% satisfaction with Catering Services.
Some comments from the survey
I like the common area, a good place to study. And the staff are very nice! – David Russell Apartments
Cleaning is always high-quality. Memos and notifications from the committee about what's going on in the Hall are always forwarded to us. – Andrew Melville Hall
Create a warm environment with plenty of activities to meet new people, including for international students. – St Salvator’s Hall
Friendly service and accessibility when help is needed. – Agnes Blackadder Hall
The wardens and committee do a good job organizing regular and enjoyable hall events. All staff are very approachable and friendly. – University Hall
Contact Student Accommodation Services
- Phone
- +44 (0)1334 46 2510
- accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Address
- Student Accommodation Services
Residential and Business Services
Walter Bower House
Guardbridge
Fife
KY16 0US