The online accommodation application is now live!
To access the online application please go to the Applicant's Portal. Enter your username and password then go to the "Accommodation Application and Offer" link.
If you have any queries please contact the Accommodation Office on accommo@abertay.ac.uk
Moving away from home to study in higher education is an exciting time in life. There are new friends to be made, new places to discover and the chance to develop many new interests. An important part of the process is finding somewhere to live and our Accommodation Office is there to help you find suitable accommodation and to offer advice to help you settle in quickly.
Students new to Dundee normally look for somewhere affordable, comfortable and within daily travelling distance of the University. There are a variety of different types of student residential accommodation, either privately owned or directly leased by the University. Staying in any of the University of Abertay’s halls of residence means that you can look forward to living in modern, comfortable surroundings will all the facilities you need to make your stay enjoyable.
The University’s five self-catering residences offer a wide range of high quality accommodation. The size of the accommodation varies from single bedsits to multi-occupancy flats, and it is all located within easy walking or travelling distance to the University.
The self-catering flats are furnished and complete with standard kitchen facilities. There are now a significant number of self-catering flats available with en-suite facilities. You can have the added peace of mind of knowing that when you are staying in university accommodation there is a 24-hour campus security service and an on-call caretaker. Alloway Halls, where many of our younger students stay, also has a resident caretaker on-site.
When allocating accommodation the University gives priority to first entrants and to overseas students who are new to Dundee. The University's accommodation is self-catering and the majority of first year undergraduates will be housed in blocks of university flats.
You may state your accommodation preference, but while we will make every effort to match your preference, limited availability means this cannot be guaranteed. It is essential that any special needs and/or requirements are entered on the application form.
Applications will only be considered from students who are prepared to accept the terms of the occupancy agreement for their full period of study in the relevant academic year. This is a legally binding agreement and students should not accept the terms without full understanding their meaning.
For those who do not wish to be placed in university accommodation, please see our private landlords list. Please note that the terms and conditions are unknown and the University does not make any recommendations for private landlords. Students will be expected to contact the landlord directly to arrange viewings and discuss any terms and conditions.
Living in student residential accommodation is great fun and an ideal opportunity to make friends. In the self-catering flats, which are grouped together on separate sites, students have their own study bedroom and share a communal living/kitchen area. Students have daily contact with the people in their own flats and the other flats situated on the same site.
This provides the ideal environment for arranging nights out and entertainment, while the single study bedrooms provide privacy and an area in which to study and relax. The lease for all residences covers the full duration of the academic session, including the Christmas and Easter vacations.
The University has a limited number of double/premium rooms in Lyon Street which are ideal for couples who wish to live in University accommodation for the duration of their studies. The Accommodation Officers are happy to give advice on finding suitable accommodation in the private sector or in local authority housing for students planning on coming to Dundee with their families.
For information on how to apply for accommodation, please see our How to apply section. Please note that new entrants to the University who wish to apply for Opal 1 accommodation should apply through the university portal. Returning students can book accommodation directly by visiting the Opal 1 website.
Once the Accommodation team receives your application, it will be processed in turn. We know you’ll be anxious, but you can’t speed it up by phoning the office. This only slows down the process, so please try to be patient. They will allocate you a room based on your age and the preferences you have made.
More information on what happens next can be found on the Your application page.
Many senior students prefer to stay in private rented flats with friends, and the majority of students living away from home - in the second or later years of their course - choose to stay in private rented accommodation. Prices of flats vary and range from £50 upwards per person per week, depending on the location and facilities of individual properties.
Student Services have some literature available about how to find private accommodation, and you can also visit the Shelter Scotland website for top tips on how to find a good flat.
Hilary Smith - Senior Accommodation Officer
Des Wassall - Senior Accommodation Officer
Lorraine McLean - Accommodation Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1382 308059
Email: accommo@abertay.ac.uk
