Future years accommodation
Applications for Returning Students Now Open for 2026 - 2027
Apply NowWe have a small numbers of rooms available for returning students for 2026/27.
Applications open on Monday 2 February 2026 where students are required to make a new application through the accommodation portal.
These rooms are subject to availability and are not covered by the accommodation guarantee.
| Student Type | Application opening | Contract length | Contract dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2 Feb 2026 | 40 weeks | 05 Sept 2026 - 12 Jun 2027 |
| Postgraduate | 2 Feb 2026 | 50 weeks | 05 Sept 2026 - 21 Aug 2027 |
View our accommodation options
Undergraduate accommodation
Traditional ensuite rooms available for returning students at our Edinburgh campus.
Postgraduate accommodation
Traditional ensuite rooms available for returning students at our Edinburgh campus.
Off-campus living
Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Campus Accommodation Office offers information, advice and guidance to help you find accommodation off campus that suits your needs.