Accommodation

Accommodation at St John's is varied and full of character. Some of our buildings are historic, listed buildings while others are more modern and purpose-built.

All our accommodation is on the Bailey, with many rooms enjoying views of the Cathedral or across the River Wear. Most first-year undergraduates live in College accommodation; most second-year students live out in privately owned accommodation; and many of our finalist students return to College for their last year.

College Facilities

Exterior accommodation building at St John's College

We have around 220 undergraduate spaces and 50 postgraduate rooms. Most of our rooms are single, standard – with a single bed and shared bathroom and toilet – but we have 42 ensuite rooms, and 30 shared rooms with two single beds, and some rooms with double beds. All bedrooms are fitted with a bed, bin, storage facilities, a desk and chair, and all but two have a sink. We have some accessible accommodation, please contact us for more information.

St John's College adopts the University's pricing for College accommodation, with some modifications to additional charges and discounts. These include not imposing additional charges for 3/4 and double beds, and not providing discounts for rooms with no sink. For information on how to pay for your accommodation at St John's College, read the Payment Terms 2024/25

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student bedrooms