Agnes Blackadder Hall undergraduate accommodation
Agnes Blackadder Hall, named after the first female graduate of the University, is a four-storey building on North Haugh near the various Science buildings.
It is also near the sports centre and is only a 15-minute walk from the centre of town.
Agnes Blackadder Hall is available to undergraduate students only.
Proposed development notice 2024-2025
There is a proposal to develop the site at the Andrew Melville end of Agnes Blackadder Hall for a new hall of residence with 150 bedrooms. More details will be provided later if the construction starts during the academic year 2024-2025.
Cost
Self-catered en suite, shared, 38 weeks
£7,427
Self-catered en suite, single, 38 weeks
£8,619
Catered en suite, shared, 38 weeks
£10,510, including £3,083 catering cost. Intersemester and spring break will be on a self-catered basis.
Catered en suite, single, 38 weeks
£11,702, including £3,083 catering cost. Intersemester and spring break will be on a self-catered basis.
Included in residence fees:
- utilities (gas and electricity)
- internet access (via your own PC)
- contents insurance from cover4insurance.com (terms and conditions apply)
- hall committee subscriptions
Fees vary depending on whether you are staying in catered or self-catered accommodation, whether your room is standard or en suite, and whether you are sharing or not. Check the costs during your application. If you are here for less than an academic year, email accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk for details of fees.
Hall information
Agnes Blackadder Hall offers self-catered en suite and catered en suite undergraduate accommodation.
If you select a catered contract, meals are provided in the dining room.
- Monday to Friday: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Saturday and Sunday: breakfast and lunch.
All students also have access to a shared kitchen at the end of their corridor. Each kitchen is shared by between 7 and 14 students.
Accessibility
This building has:
- lift access to all four floors
- disabled car parking bays
- disabled access rooms.
View the AccessAble guide for information about physical access to this building.
Location
Agnes Blackadder Hall is on North Haugh on the western edge of town, near the Science buildings and the sports centre.
It is only a 15-minute walk to the centre of town, and only a ten-minute walk to West Sands beach and the Old Course golf links.
Many students choose to use bikes to travel around campus. Find out more about travelling by bicycle.
What is Agnes Blackadder Hall like?
Agnes Blackadder Hall is the largest hall of residence under one roof.
The committee and wardennial team organise regular events to create a strong community feel. These include:
- board games nights
- cheese and wine evenings
- a Christmas bus trip to Edinburgh.
Bedroom
Bedding is not included. You can bring your own duvet, blankets and pillow cases, or order bedding before arriving in St Andrews. Find out more on the bedding information page.
Agnes Blackadder Hall has:
- 94 single self-catered en suite rooms with double beds
- 379 single catered en suite rooms with double beds
- 28 shared en suite rooms (catered or self-catered) with double beds.
Bedrooms have a double bed (approximately 4 feet 6 inches wide), and the following furniture:
- desk, chair and desk lighting
- mattress and mattress protector
- shelves, wardrobe and drawer unit
- general waste and recycling bins.
Facilities
Agnes Blackadder Hall has the following for all residents to use:
Laundry
The laundry room has card-operated washers and dryers.
Computer room
The computer room has nine computers which students can use at all hours.
Music room
A small soundproof room for residents to practise in. It has an electric piano, drum kit and other equipment.
Games room
The main common room is where most hall events take place. It has sofas, pool tables, board games, and a projector.
Prayer room
On the third floor there is a prayer room, which students of any religion can use. There is also a study room in the same large room.
Internet and television
You may need a TV Licence. See Use devices and wifi in student accommodation for more information on this and other equipment.
Cleaning
You are expected to keep your residence clean and tidy. University staff may carry out regular inspections. Check the Cleaning your student accommodation guide for more information.
Kitchen
There are shared kitchens in the hall. Each kitchen has the following:
- kettle
- fridge and freezer
- microwave
- oven
- electric cooker with electric hob
- basin, cutlery tray and sink tidy
- steam iron and ironing board
- dustpan and brush, broom, mop and bucket, and vacuum cleaner
- general waste and recycling bins.
Information about what kitchen items you may bring with you can be found on the What to pack web page.
Bar
The Forbes Bar is available for students to study and socialise.
Parking
Free parking for residents. There are six electric vehicle chargers available.
Most students choose to cycle or walk in St Andrews as University buildings and other places in town are not too far away from each other. There is secure bike storage on site. Learn more about how to travel to and around St Andrews.
To park a car in a University building, you must get a student car parking permit.
Support
Each Residence has a team of staff who manage reception, porter and housekeeping teams and work closely with Catering, Halls Life and wardens and the Student Committee to ensure the hall operates smoothly and to help you enjoy your time in student accommodation.
From 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, these staff can answer questions about your accommodation and help you get help from other parts of the University.
All University halls of residence also have their own Halls Life and wardennial team who live within the hall and are trained to support students with advice on anything from academic matters through to first aid. New students will meet their warden and team of assistant wardens during their moving-in weekend.
Contact Agnes Blackadder Hall
- Phone
- +44 (0)1334 46 7000
- agnes.blackadder@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Address
- Agnes Blackadder Hall
University of St Andrews
North Haugh
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9XW