Student Housing in Aberdeen

Student Accommodation Aberdeen

You can find any student accommodation on UniAcco, where you can compare student housing options basis price, amenities, distance from universities, features and more. Feel free to consult our super-friendly team of experts over a call, chat or email who can suggest you the top options as per your requirements. Choose from over 5000 student housing options across Aberdeen. Whether you are looking for private studios, halls or flats to share with other students, we have got it covered.

Student housing experience in Aberdeen

Discover the best of Aberdeen, from its significant urban centre to the wilds of its atmosphere countryside. On weekends, you can roam down Union Street, stopping to wonder the unique architecture of the City’s Granite Mile. Fall in love with the tiny spires of the Kirk of St. Nicholas, or the magnificent facade of Broad Street’s Marischal College. To find out more about Aberdeen’s vast history,  explore its heritage as the centre of the North Sea oil factory at Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

New culture also shows in Scotland’s third-biggest City. Shop for major brands at Union Square mall, then go ahead to the West End in search of the unique boutique. You’ll find the best food on every street, from the vegan dine of Food story Café to Maggie Grill’s barbecue. In the evening, you can share a drink with the locals at The Grill pub after you enjoy a musical at His Majesty’s Theatre. If the optional scene is more your thing, you can catch City’s newest bands at indie venue Downstairs.

When you have to escape the urban hubbub, get around the City’s beautiful parks. Stroll through the borders of Cruickshank Botanic Garden, get yourself in the Winter Gardens glasshouse or make your the day enjoying at Aberdeen Beach. The rest of Aberdeenshire is packed with natural wonders, from the ruins of cliff-top Dunnottar Castle to the moorland and forest landscapes of Glen Tanar.

What makes Aberdeen unique?

Aberdeen is Scotland's third populous city having one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 39th most populated area, with a population estimated around 196,670 for the city of Aberdeen.
During the mid of18th to mid 20th centuries, Aberdeen's buildings incorporated quarried grey granite, which can shine like silver as it has mica content. From the discovery of North Sea oil in the 1970s, Aberdeen is known for the off-shore oil capital of Europe. The area surrounding Aberdeen settled for at least 8,000 years when prehistoric villages lay down the coasts of the rivers, Don and Dee. The city has a long, coastline and a marine climate, the latter resulting in mild summers and chilly winters.
The traditional factories of fishing, paper-making, shipbuilding, and textiles been overtaken by the oil industry and Aberdeen's seaport. Aberdeen Heliport is one of the engaged commercial heliports in the world, and the port is the largest in the north-east of Scotland.
Aberdeen used to arrange the Aberdeen International Youth Festival, a major global event that pulls up to 1000 of the most intelligent young performing arts establishments but that council ended funding in 2017, and the event was wound up in 2018. 
In 2015, Mercer named Aberdeen the most vibrant city in the world, as well as the fourth most relaxed city in Britain. In 2012, HSBC named Aberdeen as a pioneering industry hub and one of eight 'super cities' heading the UK's economy, marking it as the only one city in Scotland to get this accolade. In 2018, Aberdeen was to be the top city in the UK to start a business in a study that was released by card payment firm Paymentsense.

Universities to study in Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, North East Scotland College, The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen campus, Scotland's Rural College Aberdeen Campus

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for student accommodation?

Applying for student accommodation with UniAcco is very easy. Figure out which property you like, after that you can make a request to book the room or flat for the dates you need it. After clicking “Book Now”, we’ll ask you to leave your contact details so that one of our experts can call you and take you through the next steps and eventually sign the contract. You don’t have to worry about costs as UniAcco does not charge you anything for this service, you’ll only need to pay the rent to your chosen landlord.

Can I get any options for my contract length?

Most property contracts last for one academic year. If you have a plan for a longer or shorter stay, You can contact our team and our property consultants will surely be able to provide information regarding which properties are open for different contract lengths.

Are my bills included in the rent?

This depends on the property you rent, but most of our London properties have bills included, so you're only going to pay the rent and nothing else. Remember to make sure that this is the case with the property you have chosen.

What do our different room types mean?

Ensuite: Private room with private bathroom and shared kitchen and living area.

Non-Ensuite: Private room with shared bathroom, kitchen and living area.

Studio: Private room with private bathroom as well as Private kitchen.

Standard(6 bed & 4 bed-sharing): Private room with shared bathroom, kitchen and living area.

Twodio: Private room (in a 2 bedroom flat) with a Private bathroom and a kitchen that is shared between 2 people.

Threedio: Private room (in a 3 bedroom flat) with a Private bathroom and a kitchen that is shared between 3 people.

Twin Ensuite: Room (shared between 2 people) with attached bathroom where the kitchen and living area shared with more tenants.

Dorms: 4 or more people sharing the same dormitory.

Two Bedroom and 3 bedroom Apartments: Private rooms with Private/Shared bathrooms (varying from property to property) and a communal kitchen and living area

How safe it is to rent student accommodation in the private sector?

We cautiously choose our properties before featuring them on a website. Our student accommodation providers are trustworthy and they provide housing options that are safe to use.

What is a guarantor? Do I need one?

A guarantor is a person (often a family member) that signs an agreement of being financially responsible for paying the rent in case the tenant is unable to. Many properties require a guarantor if the tenant wishes to pay the rent in instalments.

Can I schedule a tour of a property before I book?

Of course! In order to arrange a viewing of a property, we need you to complete an application form on our website. As soon as we have all your details, you can contact our booking experts and they will arrange a property viewing for you.

What if my questions are not included here?

In this case, you can directly contact our property consultants. They will be happy to help you out.