Your student lifestyle
Your accommodation
Living on campus is a great way to make new friends and settle quickly into life at QMU .
Our student residences are only a two minute walk from the main academic building , Learning Resource Centre , Students ’ Union and sports facilities . Our campus offers a safe environment to study and relax in , with hassle-free all-inclusive rents that include electricity and heating bills , basic contents insurance , wi-fi and 24 / 7 security .
Our Accommodation Services team and ResLife Assistants are on hand to ensure that you quickly feel at home and have the necessary facilities and support to make the most of your life on campus .
Facilities
Our campus houses 800 study bedrooms spread across 9 blocks , including a dedicated postgraduate accommodation block . Within each block there are separate self-contained flats for three , four , five or six students sharing . Each flat has a kitchen and comfortable living area and each bedroom is equipped with an en-suite shower and toilet , wireless internet connection and well-designed spacious storage . A number of premium rooms are available , providing additional floor space and a double bed . Family / couple accommodation is not available on campus . Students also have access to a communal TV lounge , bike storage , plenty of green space , an outdoor gym and a BBQ area .
Price
In the academic year 2020 / 21 the all-inclusive cost of a standard room was £ 119 per week and a premium room was £ 144 per week . Prices for 2021 / 22 will be set in early 2021 .
How to apply
You can apply for accommodation on our website at www . qmu . ac . uk / campus-life / accommodation /. It is important that you apply as early as possible as demand for our on-campus accommodation is high . Please contact us to check availability if you join after the start of term . During the application process you can indicate preferences such as being placed in a quiet flat .
We have one postgraduate-only block offering premium rooms . If you prefer a standard room we will always aim to allocate you in a flat with other postgraduate and mature students . Further information on the application and allocation process can be found on our website .
Parking and transport
Parking on campus is not normally available for students living in our accommodation . However , transport links to and from the campus are excellent . Musselburgh train station is adjacent to QMU with the journey to Edinburgh city centre taking less than six minutes . There is also a bus stop on campus with frequent local services .
A night bus serves the campus at the weekend .
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Safety
Our accommodation is designed with safety and security in mind . Each block is accessed by swipe card entry with each flat having its own entry phone system .
The entire campus is monitored by CCTV and security staff regularly patrol the area 24 / 7 .
Disability needs
QMU is committed to providing a comfortable environment that is accessible for students with disabilities . If you have a disability of any kind and are thinking of applying to live in the halls , it is essential that you contact Accommodation Services prior to confirming a place on a course , to determine if the existing accessibility features meet your needs fully . Where possible , we will work with you to make adaptations or install equipment that may be necessary .
ResLife
By choosing to live on campus , you will become part of a friendly and supportive community of like-minded people . You can also take advantage of our ResLife programme that includes a diverse range of social , educational and cultural opportunities for you to get involved in , both on and off campus . These events and activities include BBQs , film nights , charity challenges , coach trips , fun competitions , bake-offs , first aid sessions , budgeting workshops and lots more .
MORE INFO
W : www . qmu . ac . uk / campus-life / accommodation /
E : accommodation @ qmu . ac . uk