University of Edinburgh Accommodation Thread for Entry 2013/14

Thank you! On the page it just says that it's avaible which doesn't necessarily mean that it's included. Thank you for clearing that up.

If it's that way in the university dorms it should be in the private ones as well, shouldn't it?

The cost of phone calls aren't included. It's free to call internally (so you can call anyone who lives in university owned accommodation as you all have a 4 digit calling code) but if you want to call externally then you have to buy a calling card and put money on your phone. If people want to call you then it's normal rate, assuming you get them to call the international number (if they're in the UK) which is a normal 0131 number whereas the number they tell you to call within the UK is an 0845 number (I think) which costs more.

Well, I guess I'm quite spoiled since these past 3 years I've been living in a dorm in Berlin - 25qm studio, fully furnished, all bills included for 240€ per month.

Many flats also don't have double glazing due to the cost and style of windows.

Er yeah. We don't have that in Britain. You might get something that size that was a "studio" in Edinburgh for £550-£600 including bills if you were lucky. If you opt for a "studio" in private halls it won't be anywhere near 25sqm and will probably cost ~£800 minimum per month. The joys of an awful housing market.

Hahaha, I know that this is an amazing price to live at. And I've quite come to terms with the prices in Edinburgh which are still reasonable - in comparison to some other cities at least

I think I've decided to apply to Mylne's Court now (the building looks just amazing) and Beaverbank. Since I have to get an ensuite room the prices seem to be roughly the same. Thanks for the help!

I only just realised that you're a PG applicant. You do realise that the chances of you getting accommodation via the university are practically zero?

How can they be zero if they are so many places open for postgrads? I know that only international students definitely get a place but they do have to provide more than for those? And what I gathered here is that most postgrads don't seem to live in halls anyway but are more likely taking up private flats? Or is that wrong?

When I was a postgraduate RA in halls, I met very very few EU students. Accommodation Services really is stretched to breaking point to accommodate all international students covered by its guarantee (because yes, many don't bother applying but many do). By all means apply, but starting considering what to do in the event that you don't get a place, because it's highly likely.

Thank you for that information. Very different to Germany... Anyways, I'll still apply and hope for the best. I simply can't come over and look for a private-let flat (or pay for the furnishing). If no other way is available I'll just have to book one of the private dorms...

It's not a UK university thing, this is very much a University of Edinburgh issue - housing is something that varies quite widely around the country. Regarding a private let, I really think you ought to consider it (everyone does it) - 97% of lets include the furniture (unlike Germany) - if you join a group looking to flatshare and find somewhere decent, you shouldn't pay more than £400 for your room + bathroom + living room + kitchen + bills with all the furniture already there.

How many students generally have roommates in catered accommodation their first year? In the US where I am from nearly everyone shares a room, I would like to get an idea of what the norm is at Edinburgh. Thanks!


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Yes, I'm sure you're right. But my life is so stressful at the moment - so many things going on - that I don't really have the energy to look for anything... I just want to book and move in... And since I'll be working I can probably afford the private dorms and then I know what to expect.
I just have one question. Do I have to pay the fee (250GBP) only if the university offers me a place and I take it? Or do I have to pay as well if I don't take the room?

Hey guys, I am wondering how hard it is to get a twin room in university accommodation? I am an international student from the US that may firm Edinburgh for entry in 2013 so I was just wondering about this. Having a twin room would help a lot with my college finances.