University of Aberdeen Accommodation

About the University of Aberdeen

1. University of Aberdeen distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 11 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 25-30 minutes

2. The University of Aberdeen has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,160/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Aberdeen follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Aberdeen student accommodation after the university's offer to study is accepted is February. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally starts with:

• New undergraduate - January

• New postgraduate - July

• For returning students - April

University of Aberdeen Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Aberdeen. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £1,250/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodation near the University of Aberdeen includes Mealmarket Exchange Roost, Pittodrie Street, Spring Gardens, and The Combworks.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £2,983/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Aberdeen halls and private lets include Modern Studio with Murphy Bed and Modern Studio Apartment.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Aberdeen Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students and Student Roost accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Aberdeen

1. Old Aberdeen

Old Aberdeen’s average rent is around £200/week i.e (£800/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Mealmarket Exchange Roost, Pittodrie Street, Spring Gardens, and The Combworks.

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 45 minutes

2. Rosemount

Rosemount’s average rent is around £165/week (£650/month). It’s a 25-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Mealmarket Exchange Roost, Pittodrie Street, Spring Gardens, and The Combworks.

• Underground (Tube) - 30 minutes

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

3. King Street/Pittodrie

King Street/Pittodrie’s average rent is around £150/week, i.e. (£600/month). It’s a ten-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Mealmarket Exchange Roost, Pittodrie Street, Spring Gardens, and The Combworks.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 15 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.