Information about University-managed accommodation, finding somewhere to live and typical expenses for living independently. You will only be able to apply for University accommodation once you have accepted an offer (unconditional, conditional, or insurance) to study at the University of Edinburgh. 'University accommodation' refers to any accommodation contracted under the University of Edinburgh Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE). It does not refer to other private University accommodation providers. Accommodation GuaranteesEvery student living outside the City of Edinburgh is guaranteed a place to live in University-managed accommodation as long as you apply by the Accommodation Guarantee deadline. As soon as you have accepted an offer to study, you should apply for accommodation; this is regardless of whether your offer is unconditional or conditional. Find out more about Accommodation GuaranteesUniversity accommodation optionsApplying for University accommodationIf you are not covered by an Accommodation Guarantee, you can still make an application for University accommodation and you will be placed on a waiting list. Places are limited but we successfully manage to offer accommodation to a number of students on the waiting list each year.Complete your accommodation inductionYou must complete your induction before you arrive at your accommodation. Check the accommodation website regularly for any updates and information about this. You will be able to find full details about 'checking in' (date and time allocation) and key collection on the accommodation channel in your MyEd account from August.How to log into MyEdUniversity-managed accommodation arrival informationAdvice for unsuccessful accommodation applicantsIf you have not been successful in your accommodation application, you can contact the University Accommodation Allocations Team to ask about any last-minute changes in availability.If you have already received an offer of accommodation and did not accept it, it is unlikely that you will be issued with a new offer.Still got a question? University accommodation is managed separately to the University.Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) website Find your own accommodation Information on finding somewhere suitable to live in advance of arriving. Pay your accommodation fees Information on how to pay your University-managed accommodation fees. Council tax Information on what council tax and what you need to do to ensure you are exempt from paying it whilst you are studying full-time. Bills and Utilities Information on how to budget, considering typical costs and how to get financial support, if needed. Bringing your family Information on accommodation, healthcare and support for students accompanied by family or dependents. This article was published on 2024-11-12
