Accommodation for new undergraduate students
When it’s time to settle into life at the University of Stirling, we guarantee you a warm welcome. New undergraduates are given priority when we allocate our accommodation, and our dedicated team is on hand 24 hours a day to help ensure you’re safe, happy and feeling right at home.
If you're a new Nursing or Integrated Degree student (Forth Valley College), please read the information below to see your accommodation options.
Accommodation guarantee
We’ll guarantee you an offer of University-managed accommodation in your first year of study if you meet the eligibility criteria. All you need to do is confirm your place at Stirling and apply for accommodation within the timeframe we give you. As a first-year student, you'll normally be allocated a single study bedroom in a University residence. The University has 2,800 bed spaces, over 18 properties, and your accommodation may be located either on-campus or off-campus.
Application dates for new undergraduate students
| Start date | Group | Applications open | Deadline for Accommodation Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2022 | Scottish students | 10am, 11 April 2022 | 30 June 2022 |
| September 2022 | Students from rest of the UK, EU and overseas | 10am, 11 April 2022 | 31 August 2022 |
| January 2023 | Students from rest of the UK, EU and overseas | October 2022 (TBC) | TBC |
For more information, see our Accommodation Allocation Policy.
Nursing and integrated degree students
Depending on what you're studying, you may start your course at a different time from other undergraduate students. You'll see the final dates of your contract period when you book your room, but most undergraduate contracts are for a period of 36 weeks. integrated degree students study for 42 weeks, and Nursing students study for 44 weeks.
For session 2022/23, accommodation available to new Nursing, Paramedic and Forth Valley College (integrated degree) students will be John Forty's Court (both standard and ensuite options).
Contract length
| Contract duration | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| 36 weeks | 10 Sept 2022 | 20 May 2023 |
| 42 weeks (FVC) | 27 August 2022 | 10 June 2023 |
| 44 weeks (nurse / paramedic) | 10 Sept 2022 | 15 July 2023 |
| 17 weeks (Jan 2023 intake) | 21 January 2023 | 20 May 2023 |
Contact us
If you have any questions about University of Stirling accommodation, please get in touch.