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} </style></div></div></div><section id="d.en.163296" class="hero-section"><div class="hero-section__image-mask"><picture class="hero-section__image"><source srcset="/assets/university/study-at-st-andrews/images/accommodation/accommodation-750-500.jpg" media="(max-width: 639px)"><source srcset="/assets/university/study-at-st-andrews/images/accommodation/accommodation-1920-600.jpg" media="(min-width: 640px)"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" alt=""></picture></div><div class="container"><div class="hero-section__content"><h1 class="hero-section__heading">Accommodation at St Andrews</h1><div class="hero-section__content-group"><p class="hero-section__intro">St Andrews has more than 4,000 bed spaces and a variety of accommodation to suit various tastes and budgets.</p><a class="btn btn-action" href="https://accommodation.st-andrews.ac.uk/apply/">Apply now</a></div></div></div></section><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-xs-12"> <div id="d.en.213985" class="alert alert--info" role="alert"> <h2 class="alert__heading">Accommodation deadlines and availability</h2> <ul> <li>Applications are now closed for returning undergraduate and postgraduate students for 2025-2026 </li> <li>Applications for students beginning study in 2025-2026 will open on Saturday 1 March 2025</li> <li>First year single undergraduate students must apply by <strong>30 June</strong> to be eligible for the <a href="/guides/accommodation-guarantee/">accommodation guarantee</a><span></span></li> </ul> <h2 class="alert__heading">Temporary accommodation</h2> <p><span>The University is able to offer short-term temporary accommodation to students who might want to stay in St Andrews on an occasional basis only. This could be used by commuting students, students wanting to attend a social event, or around exams. </span><span>T</span><span>o apply please complete the <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/zGubtJYjM0">Temporary Accommodation Application Form</a>.</span></p> </div> <div id="d.en.163297" class="navbox-grid"> <div class="row">  <div class="col-sm-4"> <div id="d.en.163298" class="navbox"> <div class="navbox__title"><a href="/accommodation/undergraduate/"><span>Undergraduates</span></a></div></div><p>Undergraduate students looking to stay in halls of residence can select their preferences. Review these accommodation packages and prices, and apply.</p></div>  <div class="col-sm-4"> <div id="d.en.163299" class="navbox"> <div class="navbox__title"><a href="/accommodation/postgraduate/"><span>Postgraduates</span></a></div></div><p>Postgraduate students can select a preferred hall of residence. Review halls that are postgraduate only and those shared with undergraduates, and apply.</p></div>  <div class="col-sm-4"> <div id="d.en.163300" class="navbox"> <div class="navbox__title"><a href="/accommodation/foundation/"><span>Foundation</span></a></div></div><p>Learn more about the accommodation recommended for foundation students and the options available in halls of residence, and apply.</p></div></div> </div> <div id="d.en.214126" class="content-section"> <h3>Accommodation options</h3> <p>Students can choose to live in halls of residence or <a href="https://managedproperties.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/">University managed houses and flats</a>, or <a href="/accommodation/private/">rent privately</a>. </p> <p>The University owned and managed accommodation is available for <a href="/accommodation/undergraduate/">Undergraduates</a>, <a href="/accommodation/postgraduate/">Postgraduates</a> and <a href="/accommodation/foundation/">Foundation</a> students. Accommodation is guaranteed 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.</p> <p>University managed accommodation offers a number of options and includes a range of benefits, such as:</p> <ul> <li>catered and self-catered accommodation</li> <li>en suite bathrooms or shared bathrooms</li> <li>34, 38 or 50 week contracts</li> <li>a range of styles of accommodation, from modern purpose-built accommodation to 15th century buildings converted to student accommodation</li> <li>fully inclusive of heating, hot water, internet access and insurance, and supported by a team of University employees</li> <li><a href="/students/support/halls-life-wardennial-team/">Halls Life wardens</a> and staff in halls offer pastoral care and community building, and organise a range of events</li> <li>student committees elected by residents each year run events and report student views to the University</li> <li>free <a href="/students/support/night-bus/">night bus service</a></li> </ul> </div></div></div></div><section id="d.en.213986" class="section__anchor--sticky"> <div class="secondary-call secondary-call--background secondary-call--blue-background"><div class="container"><h2 class="call-heading">Managed or private accommodation</h2><p>Students can choose to live in University managed houses and apartments or rent privately in St Andrews and the surrounding area.</p> <div class="call-to-action-buttons"><a class="btn btn-action" href="https://managedproperties.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/" tabindex="0" role="button">Managed properties</a><a class="btn btn-action" href="/accommodation/private/" tabindex="0" role="button">Private accommodation</a> </div> </div> </div> </section><div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"></div></div></div> </main>  <footer id="footer"> <div id="website-footer"> <div id="d.en.215465" class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-4"> <h2>Additional information</h2> <ul> <li><a href="/guides/accommodation-guarantee/">Accommodation guarantee</a></li> <li><a href="/accommodation/terms-conditions-occupancy/">Terms and conditions of occupancy</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <h3>Contact us</h3> <p>Student Accommodation Services<br />Walter Bower House<br />Eden Campus<br />Main Street<br />Guardbridge<br />St Andrews<br />KY16 0US</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk">accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk</a><br />Phone: <a href="tel:+44%20(0)1334%2046%202510">+44 (0)1334 46 2510</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div id="university-footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p id="footer-charity" >漏 2025 The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC013532</p> <ul id="footer-links"> <li><a class="footer-links__link cookie-control__open" aria-controls="ccc" tabindex="0">Cookie preferences</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/digital-standards/accessibility/accessibility-statement/" class="footer-links__link">Accessibility statement</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/terms/" class="footer-links__link">Terms and conditions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/help/" class="footer-links__link">Website help</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~cdn/dpl/1.27.4/scripts/core.min.js" ></script> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~cdn/dpl/1.27.4/scripts/jquery.dataTables.min.js"></script> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~cdn/dpl/1.27.4/scripts/datatables.js"></script> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~cdn/dpl/1.27.4/scripts/lightbox.min.js"></script> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~cdn/dpl/1.27.4/scripts/gallery.js"></script> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/s/resources-global/js/typeahead.bundle-0.11.1.min.js"></script> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/s/resources-global/js/handlebars-4.0.5.min.js"></script> <script src="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/s/resources-global/js/funnelback.autocompletion-2.6.0.js"></script> <script> jQuery(document).ready(function() { // ARIA $('.breadcrumbs li:last-child').attr('aria-current', 'page'); 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