Undergraduate Residence Charges

Undergraduate Residence Charges and Room Types 2026/27

Accommodation varies by college and room type. Use the overview below to understand what is available, then view detailed pricing further down the page.

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Regulation and Standards

Code accreditation
All University-managed accommodation advertised on this website is accredited under the UUK/GuildHE Student Accommodation Code of Practice.

You can view the approved Code of Practice here:
UUK/GuildHE Student Accommodation Code of Practice

Room Types and Availability

Not all room types are available at every college. The range of accommodation offered varies depending on the design and location of each college’s residences. The tables below explain our room types and show which room types are available at each college, to help you understand the overall mix of accommodation across the University.

Room availability can vary by college, site, and academic year. While you are invited to express preferences as part of the application process, submitting preferences does not guarantee allocation to a particular college, site, or room type. Allocations are made based on availability and the published allocation criteria.

Some colleges have accommodation across multiple sites. Students apply for accommodation at college level, and allocation to a particular site or building depends on availability and operational requirements.

Room Type Descriptions

Room Type	Description
Couples Studio	Family Accommodation - Self-contained studio accommodation with a private bedroom area, bathroom, and kitchen.
En-Suite Plus Room	Single study bedroom with a ¾-size bed and a private bathroom.
En-Suite Room	Single study bedroom with a single bed and a private bathroom.
En-Suite Room (NKC)	Single study bedroom with a ¾-size bed and a private bathroom, located at New Kepier Court.
Mezzanine Studio Room (NKC)	Self-contained studio accommodation with a private bedroom area, bathroom, and kitchen, arranged over a mezzanine layout, located at New Kepier Court.
One Bedroom Flat	Family Accommodation - Self-contained flat with one private bedroom, a private bathroom, and a private kitchen.
Premium Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Single study bedroom with a ¾-size bed and a bathroom shared between two occupants.
Single Room – Shared En-Suite with Kitchenette	Single study bedroom with a bathroom and kitchenette shared between two occupants.
Single Room – Shared Two Bedroom Flat	Single study bedroom within a two-bedroom flat, sharing a bathroom and kitchen with one other occupant.
Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Single study bedroom with a ¾-size bed and shared bathroom facilities.
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Single study bedroom with a single bed and shared bathroom facilities.
Standard Room, Shared En-Suite	Single study bedroom with a single bed and an en-suite bathroom shared between two occupants.
Studio	Self-contained studio accommodation with a private bedroom area, bathroom, and kitchen.
Studio (NKC)	Self-contained studio accommodation with a private bedroom area, bathroom, and kitchen, located at New Kepier Court.
Super Studio (NKC)	Larger self-contained studio accommodation with a private bedroom area, bathroom, and kitchen, located at New Kepier Court.
Three Bedroom Flat	Family Accommodation - Self-contained flat with three private bedrooms and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Twin Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Shared study bedroom with ¾-size beds and shared bathroom facilities.
Twin Plus Room, Shared En-Suite	Shared study bedroom with ¾-size beds and an en-suite bathroom shared between the two occupants
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Shared study bedroom with single beds and shared bathroom facilities.
Twin Room, Shared En-Suite	Shared study bedroom with single beds and an en-suite bathroom shared between the two occupants
Two Bedroom Flat	Family Accommodation - Self-contained flat with two private bedrooms and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

Room Types by College

College	Room Types Available	Accessible Rooms
College of St Hild & St Bede	En-Suite Plus Room - Studio	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Collingwood College	En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room, Shared En-Suite - Twin Room, Shared En-Suite	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Grey College	En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room Plus, Shared En-Suite - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Hatfield College	En-Suite Plus Room - En-Suite Room - One Bedroom Flat - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room, Shared En-Suite - Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Twin Room, Shared En-Suite	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
John Snow College	En-Suite Plus Room - En-Suite Plus Room, Accessible - One Bedroom Flat - Premium Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Josephine Butler College	En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - One Bedroom Flat - Studio	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
South College	En-Suite Plus Room - En-Suite Plus Room, Accessible - One Bedroom Flat - Premium Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
St Aidan’s College	En-Suite Plus Room - En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
St Cuthbert’s Society	En-Suite Plus Room, Accessible - En-Suite Room - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Studio - Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
St Mary’s College	En-Suite Room - One Bedroom Flat - Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Stephenson College	En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room, Shared En-Suite	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Trevelyan College	En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
University College	En-Suite Plus Room - En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room (NKC) - Mezzanine Studio Room (NKC) - Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Standard Room, Shared En-Suite - Studio (NKC) - Super Studio (NKC) - Twin Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities - Twin Plus Room, Shared En-Suite - Twin Room, Shared En-Suite	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Ustinov College (PG)	Couples Studio - En-Suite Plus Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - One Bedroom Flat - One Bedroom Flat, Accessible - Single Room – Shared En-Suite with Kitchenette - Single Room – Shared Two Bedroom Flat - Single Room – Shared Two Bedroom Flat, Accessible - Three Bedroom Flat - Three Bedroom Flat, Accessible - Two Bedroom Flat	Accessible rooms available – limited availability
Van Mildert College	En-Suite Plus Room - En-Suite Plus Room, Accessible - En-Suite Room - En-Suite Room, Accessible - Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	Accessible rooms available – limited availability

Catered Colleges

In instances where accommodation is catered, the catering charge will be added to the residence charge for the full accommodation charge.

Catering is provided in Colleges for 31 weeks during the academic year. Most students will only access the core 29 weeks of term plus either welcome week for freshers or congregation week for finalists.

The core 30 weeks provides a weekly catering charge of £107.11. There are 21 meals per week provided which equates to £5.10 per meal.

Other University Accommodation

Recognised (independent) Colleges

The two recognised Colleges, St Chad's College and St John's College, operate their accommodation independently of the University. Residence charges, periods of occupancy and catering may slightly differ from those published below. You should check directly with these Colleges for the most up to date information on their accommodation options.

Purpose Built Partner Accommodation

The University sometimes leases high quality accommodation in purpose built blocks in Durham City. This can be due to high student demand or when planned refurbishment programmes mean some of our College accommodation is unavailable for part or all of the academic year. The price of this accommodation can vary slightly, but the University will ensure that the charge for this accommodation will not exceed that of a similar facility and standard offered in College accommodation.

Accommodation Pricing

Accommodation charges are based on the type of room, catering provision, and length of occupation. Prices are set consistently across the University, meaning that the same room type for the same length of stay is charged at the same rate, regardless of which college it is located in.

For example, an en-suite room offered for a 39-week contract is priced the same across all colleges where that room type is available. This approach ensures that accommodation pricing is fair, transparent, and consistent, while reflecting the features of the room and the services provided.

Accommodation Charges for Undergraduate Students with Non-Standard Dates

Undergraduate students who start their studies outside the University’s main September intake, or who are accommodated for only part of the academic year, are charged in accordance with the Miscellaneous Residence Charges.

This includes, but is not limited to:

exchange students,
visiting students, and
students undertaking programmes at Durham under the Erasmus scheme.

Where a student is accommodated in a catered college, the weekly catering charge will also apply and will be calculated on a pro rata basis, reflecting the length of their period of residence.

New Undergraduate Residence Charges 2026/27

New undergraduate accommodation offers, with limited exceptions, cover a 39-week period from 26 September to 26 June. International arrivals begin on 23 Sept and include an additional charge for three extra nights (this is not included in the below).

Room Type	Let Length	Accommodation Cost	Catering	Catering Cost	Total Charge	Weekly Equivalent
En-Suite Plus Room	39-Weeks	£8,806.86	Self-Catered	N/A	£8,806.86	£225.82
Studio	39-Weeks	£9,740.91	Self-Catered	N/A	£9,740.91	£249.77

Room Type	Let Length	Accommodation Cost	Catering	Catering Cost	Total Charge	Weekly Equivalent
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	39-Weeks	£7,217.24	Catered	£3,213.57	£10,430.80	£267.46
Twin Room, Shared En-Suite	39-Weeks	£7,806.08	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,019.65	£282.56
Standard Room, Shared En-Suite	39-Weeks	£8,139.67	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,353.23	£291.11
En-Suite Room	39-Weeks	£8,473.26	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,686.83	£299.66

Room Type	Let Length	Accommodation Cost	Catering	Catering Cost	Total Charge	Weekly Equivalent
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	39-Weeks	£6,596.85	Catered	£3,213.57	£9,810.41	£251.55
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	39-Weeks	£7,217.24	Catered	£3,213.57	£10,430.80	£267.46
Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	39-Weeks	£7,527.44	Catered	£3,213.57	£10,741.01	£275.41
En-Suite Room	39-Weeks	£8,473.26	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,686.83	£299.66
Standard Plus Room, Shared En-Suite	39-Weeks	£8,473.26	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,686.83	£299.66

Room Type	Let Length	Accommodation Cost	Catering	Catering Cost	Total Charge	Weekly Equivalent
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	39-Weeks	£6,596.85	Catered	£3,213.57	£9,810.41	£251.55
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	39-Weeks	£7,217.24	Catered	£3,213.57	£10,430.80	£267.46
Twin Room, Shared En-Suite	39-Weeks	£7,806.08	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,019.65	£282.56
Standard Room, Shared En-Suite	39-Weeks	£8,139.67	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,353.23	£291.11
En-Suite Room	39-Weeks	£8,473.26	Catered	£3,213.57	£11,686.83	£299.66

Room Type	Let Length	Accommodation Cost	Catering	Catering Cost	Total Charge	Weekly Equivalent
Premium Standard Plus Room, Shared Bathroom Facilities	39-Weeks	£8,139.67	Self-Catered	N/A	£8,139.67	£208.71
En-Suite Plus Room	39-Weeks	£8,806.86	Self-Catered	N/A	£8,806.86	£225.82