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You will be able to apply for accommodation when you receive your final approval for transfer – for more details you can check the FAQ's on AskHWU.
Please see our off-campus living page for guidance in finding alternative accommodation or short term accommodation in Edinburgh.
Applications for academic year 2027/2028 received after the deadline (19 July 2027) are not covered by the guarantee and offers will be made subject to availability.
If you are coming for a full year (40 weeks) you are eligible to apply for contemporary ensuite room in a flat or traditional ensuite.
If you are a single semester (15 or 22 weeks) student you are eligible to apply for contemporary ensuite standard rooms or traditional ensuite.
| Semester | Application opening | Guarantee date | Contract length | Contract dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | 22 weeks | 9 Jan 2027 - 12 Jun 2027 |
| Semester | Application opening | Guarantee date | Contract length | Contract dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full year | 1 Mar 2027 | 19 Jul 2027 | 40 weeks | 4 Sept 2027 - 10 Jun 2028 |
| 1 | 1 Mar 2027 | 19 Jul 2027 | 15 weeks | 4 Sept 2027 - 18 Dec 2027 |
| 2 | 1 Nov 2027 | 29 Nov 2027 | 22 weeks | 8 Jan 2028 - 10 Jun 2028 |
