Accommodation
Information about the accommodation available for students on the International Foundation Programme (IFP).
IFP students have three different University housing options to choose from: John Burnett House (catered), Salisbury Court (self-catered) and Morgan Court (self-catered).
John Burnett House
Total cost: £12,685.75
Contract Dates: 7 Sept 2024-14 June 2025
Catered Accommodation based at the University's Pollock Halls. Overlooked by the impressive Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks, it's a local favourite for hiking and outdoor activities. The accommodation is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Holyrood Campus where classes take place. All rooms include an ensuite bathroom.
Salisbury Court
Total cost: £10,644
Contract Dates: 7 Sept 2024-4 July 2025
This self-catered accommodation is located on St Leonard's Street, which is about a 20-minute walk from the Holyrood Campus. Rooms are within cluster flats that vary from six to ten persons. All rooms include an ensuite bathroom and communal access to a well-equipped kitchen.
Morgan Court
Total cost (Standard room): £7560
Total cost (Large room): £9287.60
Contract Dates: 7 Sept 2024-14 June 2025
Self-catered accommodation located just two minutes from the Holyrood Campus. Each room is within a three, four or five bedroom flat. All rooms include an ensuite bathroom with communal access to a well-equipped kitchen.
Please Note: All of our accommodation options offer 24-hour security provided by our Community Support Team. Resident Assistants live in each block and are on duty every evening for additional support.
How to Apply
If you are made an offer of admission on the International Foundation Programme, you will be sent a confirmation of booking with further information about accommodation and a link to apply.
Please note: you cannot apply for accommodation until you have received an unconditional offer for the programme and paid the deposit.
To explore more of two of the IFP accommodation options (John Burnett House and Salisbury Court), watch our video below.
- Video: https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/IFP+Student+Accommodation+and+Lifestyle/1_nwoifxwt
- IFP Director Anya Clayworth shows us around the University of Edinburgh's Pollock Halls (where John Burnett House is located) as well as the University's Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym.