University of York rooms cost between £149 and £269 a week for undergraduates in 2026/27, depending on the college, bathroom type and whether meals are included. Contracts run for 38 to 44 weeks, so the annual cost ranges from £5,960 to £11,044. York is a collegiate university with colleges on two campuses, plus two off-campus private residences the university lists. This guide covers what each costs, how the rooms differ and what to check before you apply.
Prices on this page come from the University of York’s room prices page, which states they are for the 2026/27 academic year only. Prices and availability can change for your year of entry.
University of York college rooms and rents (2026/27)
The university’s rooms and prices page lists undergraduate rooms by college. Examples, from lowest to highest:
| College (campus) | Room | Catering | Contract | Per week | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax (West) | Shared bathroom, St Lawrence | Self-catered | 40 weeks | £149 | £5,960 |
| Vanbrugh (West) | Shared bathroom, Fairfax House | Catered | 40 weeks | £165 | £6,600 |
| Goodricke (East) | Shared bathroom | Self-catered with a weekly college meal | 44 weeks | £193 | £8,492 |
| Halifax and Alcuin (West) | En suite | Self-catered | 40 weeks | £206 | £8,240 |
| Derwent (West) | Shared bathroom | Catered | 40 weeks | £209 | £8,360 |
| Goodricke, David Kato, Anne Lister (East) | En suite | Self-catered with a weekly college meal | 44 weeks | £213 | £9,372 |
| Abode and Student Castle (off-campus) | En suite | Self-catered | 44 weeks | £220 | £9,680 |
| Langwith and Constantine (East) | Large en suite | Self-catered with a weekly college meal | 44 weeks | £251 | £11,044 |
| Vanbrugh and James (West) | En suite | Catered | 40 weeks | £266 | £10,640 |
Vanbrugh also lists a 38-week en suite at £269 a week (£10,222). The table is a selection, so check the university’s page for every room type in your college.
Catered or self-catered?
Vanbrugh, Derwent and James are catered, so their weekly price includes meals. Colleges on the East campus are self-catered with a weekly college meal. That makes a catered £266 room and a self-catered £220 room hard to compare directly, so add up what you would spend on food.
Postgraduate rooms
Postgraduate rooms are self-catered on 51-week contracts: £186 a week (£9,486) for a shared bathroom at Halifax’s Eden’s Court, £206 (£10,506) for an en suite at Halifax or Wentworth Graduate College, and £224 (£11,424) for a large en suite. Wentworth is the university’s postgraduate-only college.
How to apply and what the university says about availability
I could not find the university’s full guarantee terms or application deadlines on the pages I read, so check its how to apply page for those. A few points the university does state:
- En suite rooms are popular and availability cannot be guaranteed.
- When you apply, at least three of your seven choices must be a shared bathroom.
- For health, welfare or mobility reasons, the university says it will do its best to reserve a room if you provide sufficient evidence.
- If you still need accommodation for 2026/27, full-time students should contact the accommodation team as soon as possible.
Where to live in York as a student
Most first-years live in a college on the university’s West or East campus. Abode and Student Castle are the two off-campus private residences listed on the university’s price page, both at £220 for an en suite. From second year, students move into shared houses around the city, so check the bus or cycle route to campus before you sign. If you are studying at York St John University, check its own accommodation page, as the prices above apply to the University of York only.
What to check before you book
- Contract length and the annual total. A 44-week East campus contract costs more per year than a 40-week West campus one at a similar weekly price.
- What meals are included and what you will still need to buy.
- Shared bathroom or en suite, as the price gap is significant.
- Deposit and what happens if you withdraw.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For help with the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Durham, Leeds and Sheffield, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does University of York accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, undergraduate rooms cost £149 to £269 a week. Over the contract that is £5,960 to £11,044 a year. Catered colleges and large en suites sit at the top of the range.
Which York colleges are catered?
Vanbrugh, Derwent and James on the West campus are catered. Goodricke, Langwith, Constantine, David Kato and Anne Lister on the East campus are self-catered with a weekly college meal. Halifax and Alcuin are self-catered.
How long is a University of York contract?
Undergraduate contracts are 40 weeks on the West campus, 44 weeks on the East campus and in the off-campus residences, with a 38-week en suite option at Vanbrugh. Postgraduate contracts are 51 weeks.
Can I choose an en suite at York?
You can list en suites as a preference, but the university says availability cannot be guaranteed and that at least three of your seven choices must be a shared bathroom.
