David Kato College accommodation
David Kato is one of the two new colleges on Campus East. The accommodation and social hub buildings are surrounded by landscaped gardens and a large green space for University and college events.
Featuring modern, ensuite accommodation, you’ll live in contemporary flats, nestled in the pleasant green space of Campus East, close to University facilities. Rooms surround a central hub with social spaces, a communal kitchen (in addition to the one in your flat), study spaces and quiet rooms.
Ensuite
All rooms are ensuite
Self-catered
All rooms are self-catered
Central College Hub
Social spaces
Room types and prices 2024/25
| Room type | Bathroom | Catering | Let length | Per week | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 2 | Ensuite | Self-catered (weekly college meal) |
44 weeks | £157 | £6,908 |
| Band 3 | Ensuite | Self-catered (weekly college meal) |
44 weeks | £189 | £8,316 |
| Band 4 | Ensuite | Self-catered (weekly college meal) |
44 weeks | £206 | £9,064 |
Weekly college meal
All first year undergraduates living on Campus East receive one weekly college meal included in the price of their rent, redeemable at the Piazza Building on your college’s set day. For the rest of the week you’ll be self-catered.
Band 2 ensuite, self-catered
Ensuite, self-catered
These modern Band 2 flats surround a central college hub. These are contemporary standard ensuite rooms with a three-quarter sized bed, sharing kitchen and living spaces between more students than in Band 3.
Example room layout. Actual layout and furnishings may vary.
Band 3 ensuite, self-catered
These modern Band 3 flats surround a central college hub. Each room has a three-quarter sized bed, accompanied by a laptop stand and your own ensuite bathroom; complete with shower, toilet, vanity unit and washbasin.
Kitchens are shared between flats and as well as the usual utilities include a breakfast bar and an additional soft-seating area.
Example room layout. Actual layout and furnishings may vary.
Band 4 ensuite, self-catered
These modern Band 4 flats surround a central college hub. Each room has a three-quarter sized bed accompanied by a laptop stand and your own ensuite bathroom; complete with shower, toilet, vanity unit and washbasin.
Kitchens are shared between flats and as well as the usual utilities include a breakfast bar and an additional soft-seating area.
Example room layout. Actual layout and furnishings may vary.
Facilities
Common room
A shared social space for members of your college
What's near
Ron Cooke Hub
3 minutes walk
York Sport Village
12 minutes walk
Kimberlow retail park
3 minutes walk
The Piazza Building
6 minutes walk
The Glasshouse Bar
7 minutes walk
The Library
13 minutes walk
Student voices
Find out what it’s really like living on campus as University of York student, Jonathan takes you on a tour of his ensuite accommodation in David Kato College.
Find out more about what it's like to be part of David Kato College.
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