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David Russell Apartments undergraduate accommodation

Undergraduate students at David Russell Apartments can choose between catered or self-catered accommodation available in either single or shared rooms. All rooms have an en suite which includes a toilet and shower.

This is one of the University’s largest and most diverse residences, welcoming undergraduate and postgraduate students from many countries. Find out more about postgraduate accommodation in David Russell Apartments.

Exterior of David Russell Apartments

Cost

Self-catered en suite, shared, 38 weeks

£7,427

Self-catered en suite, single, 38 weeks

£8,619

Catered en suite, shared, 38 weeks

£9,697, including £2,271 catering cost. Intersemester break and spring break will be on a self-catered basis only.

Catered en suite, single, 38 weeks

£10,890, including £2,271 catering cost. Intersemester break and spring break will be on a self-catered basis only.

Included in residence fees:

  • utilities (gas and electricity)
  • internet access (via your own PC)
  • contents insurance from cover4insurance.com ( apply)
  • hall committee subscriptions.

Fees vary depending on whether you are staying in catered or self-catered accommodation, whether your room is standard or en suite, and whether you are sharing or not. Check the costs during your application. If you are here for less than an academic year, email accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk for details of fees.

Hall information

Rooms are part of five-bedroom shared apartments. Each apartment has a furnished common room and shared kitchen. Single rooms have a double bed.

There are 24 shared rooms available which accommodate two students. Shared rooms have two single beds.

Accessibility

There are a limited number of ground-floor apartments, and some have been adapted for wheelchair users. View the for information about physical access to this building.

Location

David Russell Apartments is on the western edge of town, near a number of Science buildings. It is close to Saints Sport, the University sports centre, and is a 20-minute walk from the centre of town. 

There are regular buses to the town centre, and a night bus service for students runs every night between 10pm and 2am during term time. 

Many students choose to walk or use bikes to travel around campus and throughout the town. Find out more about travelling to and getting around 91果冻视频.

Bedroom

Bedding is not included. You can bring your own duvet, blankets and pillow cases, or order bedding before arriving in 91果冻视频. Find out more on the bedding information page.

Single and shared bedrooms

  • a single standard bedroom has a double bed (approximately 4 feet 6 inches wide)
  • a shared standard bedroom has two single beds (approximately 3 feet wide each)

Each student also has:

  • desk, chair and desk lighting
  • mattress and mattress protector
  • shelves, wardrobe and drawer unit
  • general waste and recycling bins.

Facilities

David Russell Apartments offers various facilities for students to use for studying or socialising. 

Food 

Students may choose to buy a meal card which allows them to eat in The Bistro.

Students on catered accommodation get 14 meals each week:

  • Monday to Friday: breakfast and dinner
  • Saturday and Sunday: breakfast and lunch

Bar 

The bar offers a place to meet friends, watch television, enjoy a game of pool, or simply to relax. The bar serves as the venue for many of the committee's events, including the weekly pub quiz.


Kitchen 

Shared apartments have a communal kitchen. These shared kitchens come equipped with:

  • kettle
  • fridge and freezer
  • microwave
  • oven and electric cooker
  • pots and pans
  • steam iron and ironing board
  • clothes airer
  • basin, cutlery tray and sink tidy
  • dustpan and brush, broom, mop and bucket, and vacuum cleaner
  • general waste and recycling bins.

There is a television in most of the David Russell Apartments.

Information about which kitchen items you can bring with you can be found on the what to pack page.


Laundry

Card-operated washers and dryers are available.


Computer room

IT suite with 22 computers open all hours


Entertainment rooms

The Nisbet room has a media player, an Xbox, and a large TV and is open all hours. You can borrow video games from the wardennial team and there is also a cinema room.


Music room

The music room is available for individuals or small groups. It includes a piano and a practice drum kit.


Parking

There is limited parking available.

Most students choose to cycle or walk in 91果冻视频 as University buildings and other places in town are not too far away from each other. Learn more about how to travel to and around 91果冻视频.

To park a car in a University building, you must get a student car parking permit.


Internet and television

You may need a TV Licence. See Use devices and wifi in student accommodation for more information on this and other equipment.


Cleaning

You are expected to keep your residence clean and tidy. University staff may carry out regular inspections. Check the Cleaning your student accommodation guide for more information.

Support

Each Residence has a team of staff who manage reception, porter and housekeeping teams and work closely with Catering, Halls Life and wardens and the Student Committee to ensure the hall operates smoothly and to help you enjoy your time in student accommodation. 

From 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, these staff can answer questions about your accommodation and help you get help from other parts of the University. 

All University halls of residence also have their own Halls Life and wardennial team who live within the hall and are trained to support students with advice on anything from academic matters through to first aid. New students will meet their warden and team of assistant wardens during their moving-in weekend.

Wardens and support