Postgraduate accommodation

Accommodation for postgraduate students is based in Wentworth College, and across a selection of rooms in our other colleges. Postgraduates can choose from self-catered single rooms, ensuite or rooms with shared bathrooms, and studio flats. All conveniently located on our compact campus and close to university facilities.

2026-27 applications

If you’re a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student and still require accommodation for the 2026–27 academic year, please contact the Accommodation team as soon as possible by calling +44 (0)1904 322165 or emailing accommodation@york.ac.uk.

If you’re looking for short-term accommodation, please contact the Accommodation team to discuss your options.

Contact us

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (excluding public holidays)

Accommodation Services

All on-campus accommodation comes with

Bills included in the price of your rent

No additional costs to worry about

Contents insurance and 24 hour security

To give you peace of mind

An ensuite or shared bathroom

And a private washbasin

Wifi and 100mb wired internet

So that you can browse uninterrupted

Access to a shared kitchen

To cook your meals and hang out with flatmates

Access to a college common room

For some extra communal space

You'll want to consider...

Location

Our on-campus accommodation is close to University buildings and facilities. With just a short walk to the library, cafes, study and social spaces, you'll have university life on your doorstep - helping you to make the most of your time here.

Postgraduates who live on campus are located in Wentworth Graduate College or Halifax College.

All postgraduates, wherever you live, will also have access to a postgraduate-only common room.

Bathroom type

In Shared bathroom accommodation, you'll have a wash basin in your room and share other bathroom facilities with your flat.

All shared bathrooms are individually lockable and cleaned Monday to Friday by our cleaning team. Toilet roll is provided for you.

In Ensuite bathroom accommodation, you'll have your own toilet, wash basin and shower in your room.

You’ll be responsible for keeping your ensuite clean. Toilet roll is not included, so you'll need to buy your own.

Compare prices 2026/27

The following postgraduate rent prices are for the 2026/27 academic year only. Prices may change for your year of entry.

Room type	Bathroom	Catering	Location	Let length	Per week	Per year
Shared bathroom	Shared Bathroom	Self-catered	Halifax College (Eden's Court) Campus West	51 weeks	£186	£9,486
Ensuite	Ensuite	Self-catered	Wentworth Graduate College Campus West	51 weeks	£206	£10,506
Ensuite	Ensuite	Self-catered	Halifax College Campus West	51 weeks	£206	£10,506
Large ensuite	Ensuite	Self-catered	Wentworth Graduate College Campus West	51 weeks	£224	£11,424
Large ensuite	Ensuite	Self-catered	Halifax College Campus West	51 weeks	£224	£11,424

Families

Most of our rooms are for individual applicants, but we have some studio flats and houses available for students wishing to live with their families. These aren't guaranteed, but we will try our best to help you.

Family accommodation

Private sector accommodation

We hope our accommodation will be your home away from home but if you would prefer to live in private sector accommodation, there are plenty of student flats and houses in easy walking distance of the University.