Information on accommodation, healthcare and support for students accompanied by family or dependents. Accommodation We provide couples and family accommodation for students who wish to bring their partners or children with them. Whilst this type of accommodation is not guaranteed, offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis; and only once you become unconditional firm to study. Couples and families (Accommodation, Catering and Events website) Childcare whilst studying The King's Buildings campus offers its own childcare service but there are many registered nurseries across the city of Edinburgh. Finding childcare (University website) Health and Wellbeing information for students who are parents This article was published on 2026-02-09