Applying for accommodation

• Undergraduate

  Undergraduate exchange and study abroad students may apply for University accommodation; further information will be provided with your offer.

  University halls of residence are all co-ed, with mixed nationalities and age groups.

  When you apply for accommodation, you will indicate your accommodation preferences:

  • shared or single bedroom
  • shared or private (en suite) bathroom facilities
  • catered (meal plans) or self-catered.

  You are not guaranteed your preferred choice of residence.

• Postgraduate

  Prospective postgraduate students are able to apply for University accommodation once they have accepted their offer to study be it a conditional or unconditional offer. The online accommodation application form is open from 1 March onwards: University accommodation is a popular choice, and so you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

  Find out further information on how and when to apply for accommodation.

• Private accommodation

  Students who wish to rent a room within the private sector in St Andrews are encouraged to use the online search facility Student Pad.

  Students can also contact current students at St Andrews who may wish to rent out a room by using the accommodation facility on the Students' Association webpages.

  It may be difficult to lease private accommodation if you are in St Andrews for less than six months. You should also be aware that you will liable for council tax if you are here for less than a full academic year and staying in private accommodation.