Accommodation
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We offer a range of affordable and comfortable accommodation at our Ayr, Hamilton and Paisley campuses. There’s a cosmopolitan mix in accommodation – and with students from the UK, Europe and from further afield, such as China and Pakistan, you’ll get the chance to meet people from all walks of life.
All of our accommodation is self-catered and cooking facilities are provided. You can apply for accommodation when you have received an unconditional offer of a place to study. Priority is normally given to first year students who live more than 40 miles from the campus towns, or more than an hours’ travelling time away.
If you’d prefer non-University accommodation, we can also provide listings and advice on private accommodation in Paisley, Ayr, Hamilton and Dumfries.
Ayr Campus
In Ayr, applications from first year students living more than an hour’s travel time from campus are considered for places in University residences, although other factors may be taken into account. Our halls of residence are on campus and accommodate 103 students.
New Residences Development
In tandem with our £70 million Ayr campus development, the University has commissioned a new student residences development in Ayr to coincide with the opening in September 2011, of the new campus. With 300 bed spaces, the provision will include en-suite student bedrooms with communal kitchen/living facilities. Find out more about the new residences development.
Hamilton Campus
In Hamilton, all first year students are guaranteed a place in our halls of residence and many residents are second and third year students. Purpose-built flats accommodate 156.
Paisley Campus
Thornly Park, 2 miles from campus, accommodates 236 students and our Underwood residence, which accommodates 168 students, is a 5-minute walk from the campus in Paisley. There is also a range of University flats close to campus which accommodate 225 students.
Dumfries Campus
For help finding accommodation in Dumfries please call
01387 702060 or e-mail: crichton@uws.ac.uk