Accommodation

Finding accommodation for 2024/25

If you’re starting your studies with us this September you’ll need to consider where you're going to live. You might choose to apply for University-managed accommodation or to move into a privately rented flat.

We understand that trying to find accommodation can be stressful. This page sets out some options, useful information and sources of support to help you.

Demand for accommodation in Edinburgh is very high, so we’re asking students to act as quickly as they can to secure accommodation.

University accommodation

Accommodation for postgraduate students can be found across a range of convenient locations within easy reach of most key University buildings and Edinburgh’s city centre.

University accommodation offers:

• comprehensive community and welfare networks from our Residence Life team
• mixed gender residences, with some single gender flats available
• laundry facilities
• secure cycle storage
• data network services in each bedroom for internet access

Accommodation options

Our accommodation is based across a number of sites, all located within a short walk or bus ride from Edinburgh’s centre and the main University areas.

You can choose from a variety of options in either traditional halls of residence or blocks of self-contained flats, the latter typically varying in size from four to six single study-bedrooms. There is a mix of en-suite rooms and those with shared bathroom facilities.

We offer accommodation for those with disabilities, and some accommodation for students with a partner or family is also available.

Rents for University accommodation typically include utility costs, internet services, personal contents insurance and some cleaning services.

Detailed information, including prices to help you plan your budget, is available from our accommodation website.

Postgraduate accommodation

Residence Life (Res-Life)

You will also have access to 24/7 support from our Residence Life team. The Res-Life team helps to build a community within our University accommodation, including organising social events and welfare programmes and offering support to help you settle in and make the most of your experience at Edinburgh.  

Residence Life 

Guarantees

We only guarantee accommodation for postgraduate students meeting certain criteria. However, all postgraduates are welcome to apply and may be made an offer if places are available.

Accommodation guarantees

Applying for accommodation

Find out how to apply for University accommodation.

Apply for accommodation 

Private accommodation

You may also be interested in private accommodation and Edinburgh has plenty of different options. 

The Advice Place, run by the Edinburgh University Students' Association offer advice and resources about finding private rented accommodation.Information includes:

Private accommodation 

Private accommodation - a student perspective from Audrey, MSc Environmental Sustainability