The University of Edinburgh provides safe, reliable and great-value accommodation for students attending a Pre-Sessional English course.
All our buildings are staffed by trained welfare teams, with 24/7 security.
A full bedding pack is provided on arrival.
Live with other UoE pre-sessional and international students.
Live within walking distance or a short bus journey to central University areas.
No upfront charges or guarantor needed.
Your rent includes utilities and maintenance.
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An extremely well-located building, less than a 1-minute walk from the University gym and a 16-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.
Single with en-suite
£35.49 a night
A modernised Victorian building, Deaconess is close to the heart of the city centre and is an ideal location for those studying at the central campus.
Single with en-suite
£35.49 a night
Holland Annexe is on our Pollock Halls campus next to Holyrood Park, with its volcanic cliff faces, mini lochs, and fantastic views across Edinburgh.
Standard single with shared bathroom
£21.46 a night
Located on the King’s Buildings campus and very close to Cameron Toll for shopping, West Mains Road has great public transport links to the city centre.
Standard single with shared bathroom
£26.41 a night
Live in a bustling area of Edinburgh, just a 5-minute walk from the Royal Mile.
Twin with shared bathroom
£13.20 a night
Small single with shared bathroom
£20.22 a night
Standard single with shared bathroom
£21.46 a night
Staying in our accommodation during your Pre-Sessional English course lets you settle into the city quickly, get to know the University of Edinburgh, and start making friends. Living close to your teaching centre means you can focus on your studies while getting a head start on university life before your degree begins.
Fill in the form below to apply for Pre-Sessional accommodation for 2026.
Options subject to availability. Full payment is required upon acceptance of your accommodation offer.
12-week course: 21/06/2026 to 10/09/2026
8-week course: 19/07/2026 to 10/09/2026
Please check the Property Features section of your accommodation offer to see what’s included. This will help you prepare what to bring or what to buy when you arrive in Edinburgh.
If you have any difficulties accepting your contract, contact the Student Accommodation Team before you arrive.
Email: housingenquiries@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)131 651 204
Key collection information for Pre-Sessional students will be available here before your arrival. Please note that key collection is not at your accommodation. If travelling by taxi, you should ask the driver to wait while you collect your key.
