University of Dundee Accommodation

About the University of Dundee 

1. University of Dundee distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-7 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

2. The University of Dundee has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,200/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Dundee follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book a Dundee University student accommodation on-campus after the university offer to study is accepted is March. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - March

• New postgraduate - April

• For returning students - May

5. Other Campuses of the University of Dundee

• International College Dundee

University of Dundee Accommodation Off-Campus Options

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Dundee. 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 £500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Dundee Uni accommodation options include The Old Mill and Keiller Court.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £700/month

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

• Recommended University of Dundee private lets include Modern Studio in Dundee, Modern 1 BR apartment in Dundee, Bright, modern apartment is a five-minute walk from Dundee University, and Lovely apartment is a short walk from Dundee University.

Secure Private Accommodation Near Dundee University Without a University Offer Letter

Mezzino 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 Dundee University

1. West End

West End’s average rent is around £450/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Meadowside Court and Lyon Street Terrace.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-7 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

2. Hilltown

Hilltown’s average rent is around £350/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include The Old Mill and Meadowside Court.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-12 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

3. Blackness

Blackness’ average rent is around £400/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Keiller Court and Lyon Street Terrace.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 7-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

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

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

• 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.