Applying for Accommodation

College allocation is made after you have received and accepted an offer from the University. Once you have received an offer from the University, the Colleges Postgraduate Office will contact you to provide you with further information about college membership and accommodation options. To apply for membership and accommodation at Ustinov College, you should choose 'Ustinov College' as your first choice on the College Membership Form which is sent to you by the Colleges Postgraduate Office. Your application will then be forwarded to Ustinov College for consideration. We seek to achieve a balance within the college community of students studying at different levels (PGT and PGR) and different course. This means that acceptance to the college is not automatic but in practice the majority of students who choose Ustinov as their first choice are generally accepted for membership, because a broad range of students apply.

Accommodation for Couples and Families

Ustinov College welcomes students and their families from all over the world. We offer couples and family College accommodation at Ustinov. Our College residences are based on two different locations, Sheraton Park, nearer to the Business School, and Dryburn Court, nearer to the City Centre.

Couples accommodation is based at both locations. Family accommodation is based at Dryburn Court in Keenan House.

Accessible accommodation

Accessible accommodation is available at both Sheraton Park and Dryburn Court. Please email us at ustinov.accommodation@durham.ac.uk if you require any additional information regarding our accommodation or facilities.

Order Bedding Pack

Bedding packs appropriate to your residence are available to purchase via our e-commerce site below.

Each pack contains: sheets, duvet, 2 pillows, duvet cover, 2 pillow cases and towels.

Further details are below:

• Standard single bedding pack for single rooms at Keenan House - £35 / pack,
• 3/4 double bedding pack (to fit a bed measuring 122cm (W) x 190cm (L) / 4ft (W) x 6ft 3 (L)) for single en-suite/shared en-suite rooms at Sheraton Park - £52 / pack
• Standard double bedding pack for couple accommodation at Sheraton Park and Keenan House- £53 / pack

Deadline to purchase bedding packs will be 15th December 2024.

Residence charges are inclusive of heating, lighting, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi.

Catering

Ustinov College is self-catered. You should provide your own cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. There are shared kitchen facilities in all residences.

Living Out

The Accommodation Office can provide information on the cost of private rented accommodation and assist students in looking for accommodation. The Durham Students' Union Advice Centre can check contracts on your behalf and assist if you are having any issues.