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Postgraduate accommodation

The majority of our postgraduate accommodation is in Wentworth, our postgraduate-only college. Postgraduates can choose between self-catered single rooms and studio flats, conveniently located on our compact campus and close to university facilities.

2023/24 applications

Due to high demand unfortunately we are no longer taking applications for the 2023/24 academic year. If you need any help or advice please contact the Accommodation Team on +44 (0)1904 322165 or accommodation@york.ac.uk 


All 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 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.

Most postgraduates who live on campus are located in Wentworth Graduate College and if you’re not, you’ll still be a member of whichever college you live in and housed with other postgraduates too. 

Postgraduate accommodation is also available through our partner accommodation providers. These modern developments, Student Roost and Student Castle, are only a short distance from campus and offer contemporary, safe and comfortable accommodation. 

All postgraduates, wherever you live, will also have access to the postgraduate only common room in Wentworth college.


Bathroom type

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

You’ll be responsible for keeping your ensuite clean, but our cleaners will perform a deep clean, usually once a term. Toilet roll is not included, so you'll need to buy your own.


Price band

1 bedroom flat

One-bedroom self-contained flat.

Band 1

Our value option, you may share facilities such as your kitchen with a few more people than other price bands.

Band 2

Rooms are often in some of our original accommodation. You'll share facilities with a few more people than bands 3 and 4.

Band 3

Rooms are our most common room type. They are often newer or more recently refurbished than band 1 or 2 rooms and facilities are shared with fewer people.

Band 4

Band 4 rooms have TV (with license) and sofas in shared kitchen areas. If you're in a shared bathroom, you'll share with the fewest number of other students.

Studio

These large rooms have an ensuite bathroom and self-contained kitchenette for personal use.


Compare postgraduate prices 2023/24

On-campus and off-campus

Room type Bathroom Catering Location Let length Per week Per year
Band 1 Shared Bathroom Self-catered Halifax College 51 weeks £99 £5,049
15 Room Flat Shared Bathroom Self-catered Student Roost 51 weeks £169 £8,619
12 Room Flat Shared Bathroom Self-catered Student Roost 51 weeks £169 £8,619
Band 3 Ensuite Self-catered Wentworth Graduate College 51 weeks £173 £8,823
Band 3 Ensuite Self-catered Halifax College 51 weeks £173 £8,823
Band 3 Ensuite Self-catered Alcuin College 51 weeks £173 £8,823
Band 3 Large Ensuite Self-catered Wentworth Graduate College 51 weeks £188 £9,588
Band 3 Large Ensuite Self-catered Halifax College 51 weeks £188 £9,588
Clifford Flat Ensuite Self-catered Student Castle 50 weeks £201 £10,050
Bronze Ensuite Self-catered Student Roost 51 weeks £199 £10,149
Clifford Flat Deluxe Ensuite Self-catered Student Castle 50 weeks £206 £10,300
Studio Ensuite Self-catered Wentworth Graduate College 51 weeks £208 £10,608
Studio Bronze Ensuite Self-catered Student Roost 51 weeks £219 £11,169
Studio Raven Ensuite Self-catered Student Castle 50 weeks £226 £11,300
Studio Silver Ensuite Self-catered Student Roost 51 weeks £229 £11,679
Studio Gold Ensuite Self-catered Student Roost 51 weeks £239 £12,189

Accommodation with our partner providers

Accommodation for postgraduate students is available through our partner accommodation providers, Student Roost and Student Castle. All postgraduates, wherever you live, will also have access to the postgraduate-only common room in Wentworth College. 

For advice on finding alternative accommodation within the city of York and beyond, please complete the Student Support self-referral form

Student Roost

Situated in great locations, a short walk from the University of York and the city centre, Student Roost's Frederick House is purpose-built modern contemporary student accommodation. With well-designed facilities and onsite support teams available to assist, day or night. Their properties offer a range of en-suite and studio rooms, amazing social spaces you won’t want to miss and are designed with the best of student living in mind.

Apply for accommodation

Student Castle

Located in the heart of York, Student Castle residence is a short walk from Campus West. Student Castle offers a fantastic selection of accommodation with all the modern facilities you would expect and with top on-site amenities. All rooms have been lovingly designed and include lots of little luxuries like high-tech kitchens and beautiful bathrooms.

Apply for accommodation

Family accommodation

We have properties on and off campus to house families, and work with York Housing Association to provide even more family accommodation.

Explore 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. Companies such as YourGuarantor can act as a rent guarantor for students living in the private sector.

Private sector housing