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THE UNIVERSITYof EDINBURGH

Accommodation, Catering and Events

POSTGRADUATE
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
2017 Entry
www.accom.ed.ac.uk
Holyrood North

We understand how important accommodation


is to new students and here at Edinburgh we
recognise the need to provide an environment in
which you can thrive. Moving to a new country or
city should be exciting but it can be daunting too...
we are committed to help you make that transition
as easy as possible.
We aim to provide you with the best possible standards, range
of options and value, and all our staff will work hard throughout
your stay to deliver the appropriate levels of service and support.
This leaflet contains essential information about the University-
owned and managed accommodation available to you.
University accommodation offers
convenient locations
comprehensive social, community and welfare
networks from our Residence Life team
mixed gender residences, though some individual
flats are single sex
laundry facilities
secure cycle storage
email and internet in each study bedroom
personal contents insurance

Accommodation guarantee
The University of Edinburgh guarantees to Taught postgraduates from within the
provide an offer of accommodation to all new EU, including the UK, are not currently
single postgraduate students who meet the guaranteed an offer of accommodation
criteria below. However, we cannot guarantee but are encouraged to apply because we are
to provide everyone with precisely the type of committed to improving the availability of
accommodation they would wish. We do our University accommodation and indeed we are
best and find almost all students enjoy living always developing new options. We would
in the accommodation they are offered but therefore strongly encourage you to submit
whatever preferences you select, you should an application. But, for the time being, the
note these are not choices. above rules relating to a guarantee for taught
postgraduates from outside the EU only still
We guarantee an offer of accommodation to: apply, except where there are special or
all new single postgraduate research extenuating circumstances and these must
(typically PhD) students, whether from the be noted on your application.
UK, EU or International;
all new single postgraduate taught students You should note that applications for
from outside the EU only. accommodation are currently expected to open
from early February 2017 and all applications
In all such cases, our guarantee applies as long as: will be acknowledged. Offers of accommodation
your accommodation application is received will normally be made from May 2017; if you
by 31 July 2017; and are unsuccessful, you will still be offered advice
you have an unconditional offer, which you on obtaining alternative accommodation in
must have firmly accepted, to study at the Edinburgh (see FAQs).
University by 31 July 2017; and
you will be studying in Edinburgh for
the whole of the academic year starting Please keep a look out for further
in September 2017; the vast majority
of postgraduate places in University
information including changes to
accommodation are let on 51 week our guarantee on our website at
contracts from September to September. www.accom.ed.ac.uk
What sort of accommodation is best for you?
Our postgraduate accommodation is based across More than that on the ground floor, adjacent
a number of sites, typically located within a short to the Holyrood Office, is a further social area
walk or bus ride from the centre of Edinburgh; which includes a large common room, quiet study
many are close to key University buildings and room, a meeting/TV room and three sound-proof
facilities (see map overleaf). music practice rooms, one large enough for
group rehearsals completing a suite of fantastic
We are committed to the ongoing programme facilities available to students in the Residence
of development and refurbishment necessary Hall and indeed to those residing in the circa 800
to maintain the recognised high standards we en-suite study bedrooms in the adjoining cluster
offer. All our postgraduate accommodation is flats at Holyrood North and Holyrood South.
self-catered and all the necessary and appropriate
kitchen facilities are available in all locations. But there are plenty of other options in terms of
location and value around the city Richmond
2016 saw the completion of our major Holyrood Place accommodates around 275 students,
development, including a new concept in predominantly in en-suite single rooms. Adjacent
international postgraduate accommodation. The is Roxburgh Place with 58 single rooms in 12
University believes the typical, more traditional person flats sharing comprehensive kitchen and
cluster flat provision widely provided for students bathroom facilities. Mylnes Court is an impressive
does not always meet the needs of those wanting building, situated at the top of the Royal Mile,
a more collegiate experience; students from offering 153 rooms, primarily in 3 5 bedroom
across the world often want to mix more widely flats. Ascham Court, with the majority of its 75
in their accommodation as well as in the lecture rooms in mews-style houses, is near the Meadows
theatre or laboratory. and extremely convenient to George Square.
A new addition to our estate in Riego Street
The Residence Hall at Holyrood North features provides a good value option in either 4- or
one fully integrated kitchen and dining space 5-roomed cluster flats with shared facilities.
for all 480 residents. Eight specially designed
kitchens each provide a hub for 60 residents, We also have a range of flats in other
these in turn surrounding a shared dining area in large, purpose-built or converted blocks of
one large open plan space at the very heart of accommodation housing between 75 and
the building. In use day and night, this innovative 123 students in single study bedrooms in flats
social space allows students from across the typically varying in size from 4 to 10 people;
Hall to interact to an extent not possible in any including locations such as Blackwood Crescent,
other type of accommodation. A private dining Causewayside, Ratcliffe Terrace and West
room can also be booked for special occasions Mains Road.
and events. On every bedroom floor there is a
dedicated lounge linking with the lounge on an In addition to the shared flats above, the
adjoining floor to provide one quiet and one University has a number of conveniently located
active area and so extending engagement further. single-person studio apartments; these are
The bedrooms are all en-suite and each floor completely self-contained, and the rents may not
has small pantries providing some food storage include utility bills, cleaning or access to our full
facilities where light snacks and drinks can be Residence Life service.
prepared closer to the bedrooms.

Residence Life
Our properties are managed by professional Wardens, supported by specially trained
Residents Assistants, who are usually students and live on site. Their core role is to
build community and engender a sense of belonging for all our residents; as such, they
are readily available to help address welfare issues and to organise and host a range of
social and academic-related events to create opportunities for you to try new
things, meet new friends and experience different cultures.
Anticipated rents Sharing rooms
The weekly rents below relate to single rooms There are some advantages to sharing a twin
in self-catered flats or residences for the 2016 study bedroom we make every effort to use
2017 academic year and are for guidance larger rooms, we provide additional storage
only; you will receive actual details with your and study space, your rent is significantly
accommodation offer. It will be 5,425-7,526 reduced and you will benefit from having more
for a 51-week lease. University accommodation immediate company and access to a larger
rents include all utility bills; personal contents network of potential friends. But you must
insurance; internet facilities and support understand such places are extremely limited
from the Residence Life team. Cleaning and so, and only if you are really interested in
housekeeping varies according to the location sharing a twin room, please think very carefully
and type of accommodation offered but usually before you express a preference for doing so; if
includes all common areas, staircases etc. within you do, we will do our very best to satisfy your
our premises. request but cannot guarantee it.

A room at Richmond Place

A room at Riego Street


Locations
1 Ascham Court 7 Ratcliffe Terrace

2 Blackwood Crescent/Causewayside 8 Richmond Place

3 Holland Annexe 9 Riego Street

4 Holyrood 10 Roxburgh Place

5 Morgan Court 11 West Mains Road

6 Mylnes Court
15 minutes walk

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FAQs
How do I apply for accommodation? If I reject my offer of accommodation,
Currently, accommodation applications must be will I get another?
made separately from any application to study at Unless there are special circumstances we were
the University of Edinburgh, but this may change unaware of when the original offer was made,
in the next year; further updates can always be we will be unable to make you another offer.
found at www.accom.ed.ac.uk
What if I dont qualify for an offer?
When should I apply for accommodation? We are not able to guarantee an offer of
Apply anytime from February 2017 onwards accommodation to those students who do not
but certainly before 31 July 2017. Offers meet the criteria as laid down by the University;
of accommodation are only issued to new however, in such cases, you can still apply online
postgraduates once their place of study at the and be placed on the waiting list. Please note, you
University has been confirmed as unconditional. may still need to find your own accommodation
one option is to visit the Universitys online service
Will I be offered my first preference? at www.studenthomes.accom.ed.ac.uk or you
Certain types of accommodation are extremely can try www.studentpad.co.uk/edinburgh for
popular but we will do our best and mostly general information and message boards.
succeed. However, only students who require a
particular type of accommodation due to special What accommodation do you provide for
needs, such as medical grounds, are normally couples and families?
assured their first preference; if this applies to you, The accommodation described in this guide is
you must include full and clear details with your for single students only. The University does have
application for accommodation. a limited range of accommodation available
for students with a partner and/or children but
When will I get the result of my application? cannot guarantee an offer of accommodation
We will acknowledge all applications on receipt. to such applicants. We do, however, welcome
Offers of accommodation will typically be applications for either couple or family
made from May 2017 but only once your place accommodation; go to www.accom.ed.ac.uk for
at the University has been confirmed as UF further information about availability and our
(Unconditional Firm). application and allocation procedures.

How will I pay for my accommodation?


Rents are payable via a range of flexible options
from which you can select at the point you accept
your offer; these options include payment in full or
by semester/monthly instalment plans using either
direct debit or recurring credit card payments.

THE UNIVERSITYof EDINBURGH


Accommodation, Catering and Events

Allocations Team
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EH16 5AY This leaflet is correct as at October 2016,
but information may be subject to change.
Tel: +44 (0)131 651 2042 The University of Edinburgh is a charitable
Email: accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk body, registered in Scotland, with registration
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