Accommodation for postgraduate students
The University of St Andrews offers accommodation specifically for postgraduate students.
Prospective postgraduate students can apply for University accommodation 48 hours after receiving and accepting a conditional or unconditional offer to study.
Specific information is available for visiting postgraduates.
Applications
Students can apply online from 1 March by completing the online form. Eligible students can benefit from guaranteed accommodation.
The application process is different for families and couples: see more information on how to apply for family or couple accommodation.
Visit the scholarships and funding page to search for accommodation funding options.
Self-catered standard
In self-catered standard accommodation, you will share a kitchen and bathroom facilities with other residents in self-contained apartments.
Single or accessible room in a three or four-bedroom apartment with shared bathroom and kitchen.
From £5,081
Single room with a large single bed in a five-bedroom apartment with shared bathroom and kitchen.
From £8,211
Single bedroom in a two or five-bedroom apartment with shared kitchen and bathroom.
From £7,784
Single bedroom in an apartment of two to five bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom.
£7,300
Individual room in a shared house or apartment of two to four bedrooms. Includes parking, green spaces and a play area.
From £8,599
A furnished room with a single bed in a terraced house with one to five bedrooms.
From £6,990
Self-catered en suite
Self-catered en suite accommodation provides students with a shared kitchen and a private bathroom.
Single room with a small double bed and en suite bathroom and a shared kitchen. Two accessible rooms available.
£11,821
Single room with a single bed and en suite bathroom in a two-bedroom apartment with a shared kitchen.
From £10,658
Catered
Deans Court and Fife Park are the only catered residences for postgraduate students. Meals are provided for a specific number of weeks.
A selection of single standard and single en suite rooms with a shared kitchen, or a studio apartment with a double bed and private bathroom.
From £7,980
Self-catered studio apartments
Self-catered en suite studio apartments provide accommodation for couples and individuals who need private kitchen facilities. The apartments are self-contained, furnished as a studio bedroom with a double bed, a well-appointed kitchen recess, and an en suite bathroom.
Suitable for a single person or couple, this studio apartment has a double bed, private kitchen and bathroom.
£14,209
Suitable for a single person or couple, this studio apartment has a double bed, private kitchen and bathroom.
£14,209
Suitable for a single person or couple, this studio apartment has a double bed, private kitchen and bathroom.
£13,470
Student feedback
Overall satisfaction
From the Student Accommodation Survey 2023-24:
- 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
They are all excellent at the job, I continue to look forward to living here! – David Russell Apartments
When I was a resident of Old Mill, the Halls Life team was wonderful! I appreciated their effort to help us acclimate and have enjoyable activities in Dundee. – Old Mill, Dundee
Great accommodation: nice room, good soundproofing. – Powell Hall
They are always nice to students, listen carefully to the issues they have, and forward the issues to related departments quickly. – The Grange
Very quick communication and have always done their best to answer our queries or provide the assistance required. – Leuchars
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