Student Accommodation near University of St Andrews

Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s first and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, after the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. Located in the beautiful coastal town, Uni of St Andrews, is a perfect example of the melting of the medieval and the cosmopolitan. The University of St Andrews is precious to students because of its outstanding inclusiveness and global sense. In the academic area, it is always the pioneer as St Andrews uni is always the highest-ranking university in the UK, popular all over the world. Though ranking 104th in QS ranking 2025 listings, the University of St Andrews was ranked first in both the Guardian University Guide 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. You must know the love story of William and Kate, and the University of St Andrews is their start.

For the academic year 23/24, there are a total of 10,234 students. Among them, only less than 4,000 students can get a bed from uni's student halls. That’s why our St Andrews University accommodation properties are popular among students. Furthermore, uhomes.com offers high-rated student accommodation in the tiny town, as well as plenty of options in the next cities. Whichever grades you are reading, you will find your home away from home via us.  

The best St Andrews University accommodation is Ayton House (KY16 9BF). With a high rating of 5/5.0 from students' real views, it features luxury amenities and a perfect location in town, within 9 minutes of walking distance from your room to the uni campus and town centre. The price of this student housing is a little high, starting at £253 weekly. In general, it is hard for us to tell you directly which choice for you is the best place for you to stay, as you will have your own preferences and budget limits. Thus, here are some high-rating student accommodation options, either in town or the next cities, ranking by real students from the University of St Andrews. Take a look!

1. East Shore (KY16 8LH) -- 5.0 Rating

2. The Old Mill (DD1 5EF) -- 5.0 Rating 

3. Meadow Court (EH9 1NJ) -- 5.0 Rating 

4. Haddington Place (EH7 4AG) -- 5.0 Rating 

5. Lady Nicolson Court (EH8 9BT) -- 5.0 Rating 

6. Gateway Apartments (EH7 5BH) -- 4.9 Rating 

If you are searching for cheap St Andrews University accommodation in town, you may be disappointed. The University of St Andrews is located in a charming, tiny coastal town of Scotland, but St Andrews is ranked as one of the most expensive places in the UK. uhomes.com offers you a wide range of cheap student accommodation options near the uni campus in the next cities, such as Dundee or Edinburgh. The St Andrews Uni accommodation properties in town are priced at £230 per week, and if you live in the budget-friendly accommodation options outside the town, you will find the price can be lower as £109 weekly. Lets' check our cheap student accommodation listings near the University of St Andrews.

1. Peterson Hall (DD1 4LS) -- from £109 /week 

2. Lyon Street Terrace (DD4 6RE) -- from £129 /week  

3. Keiller Court (DD1 5DS) -- from £128 /week  

4. iQ Parker House (DD1 5RW) -- from £162 /week  

5. The Old Mill (DD1 5EF) -- from £127 /week  

There are several best areas for students to find the St Andrews University Accommodation properties in town and nearby. These areas are close to the University of St Andrews campus, town center, and bus stops, and they are within walking distance. It is not only a place to stay but also a warm, student-friendly, and vivid living community in which students can create their lives. You will find 3 best areas in town and another 2 nearby, which are within 20 minutes of walking distance from the university campus or stands next to the bus stops nearby.

1. Abbey Walk Area (KY16 9BF)

2. Kilrymont Pl (KY16 8DE)

3. East Sands Area (KY16 8LH)

4. Brown Street, Dundee

5. Grove Street, Edinburgh

The University of St Andrews offers 27 different academic schools and departments, which are led by the four main faculties. Each School is supported by a number of academic and professional staff. Here are some popular courses which are particularly competitive in the following subjects:

1. Theology, divinity, and religious studies (18th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject)

2. Philosophy (19th)

3. Arts and Humanities (61st)

The cost of living at the University of St Andrews for students should include tuition, student housing, transportation, food, groceries, and something related to studies. The average cost of living, excluding tuition fees for students, may reach nearly £1,519 per month.

1. Tuition: £1,820 to £29,990 (depending on majors, degrees, and nationality)

2. Accommodation: starts from £436 outside and from £940 inside town.

3. Food: £50 to £100

4. Transportation:£90–£140

5. Groceries: £150 to £200

6. Computer equipment, books, etc: £100

The living experience for students of the University of St Andrews is comfortable and vivid. There are plenty of things for students to do. Primarily speaking, the University of St Andrews is the best combination of history and modernism. It is the first organized uni and the third oldest university in Scotland. Through the hundreds of years of development, St Andrews Uni has been prestigious with its high academic reputation and a large number of outstanding academic professors. Besides, it is in the center of the beautiful coastal town, St Andrews, which is the birthplace of the Golf sport. Thus, if you are a super golf fan, you will receive the most happiness with the perfect location of the Old Course. Moreover, student support departments will organize joyful events to give you each fabulous day and night. 

There are common transportation ways in students' top listings for going out, including walking, cycling, driving, and taking the bus. The University of St Andrews is located in the center of the town, and St Andrews is as tiny as 4.5 square miles. Thus, it is convenient for you to explore the town on foot. uhomes.com's St Andrews uni accommodation properties will give you access to essential sights within 20 minutes of walking and 10 minutes of biking. You will find our St Andrews University accommodation properties, mostly with bike storage and free rental services.

What's more, you will find the common bus routes next to our student housing options. There are several bus routes suitable for students, connecting key locations within the town and to nearby cities:

1. Town Bus (Night Bus): Operated by the University of St Andrews, this service runs in the evenings, starting and ending at the Main Library. The service is free for students and runs on weekdays during term time, and you can check the available schedules on the uni website.​

2. Stagecoach Route 91: offering regular daytime services throughout the week. It operates from 5:35 AM to 11:43 PM on weekdays and slightly reduced hours on weekends.

3. Intercity Services: Stagecoach offers frequent connections from St Andrews to Dundee and Edinburgh.

In addition, the nearest train station is Leuchars Railway Station, which can be easily reached by bike within 25 minutes from your uni campus or a 16-minute bus drive. If you take the train to travel around, these two cities, Dundee and Eidingbrough, will reach in 1.5 hours.

The University of St Andrews is located at the center of the charming coastal town. There are plenty of must-see sights and must-do activities. You will find that living in our St Andrews University accommodation properties makes it easy to reach each attraction from where you are. Here are the top 10 tourist attractions: 

1. Old Course at St Andrews.

2. Wardlaw Museum

3. St. Andrews Links.

4. St. Andrew's Cathedral.

5. St. Andrew's Castle.

6. St Andrews Bay.

7. The Scores.

8. West Sands.

9. Sallies Quadrangle

10. Royal Mile