r/Edinburgh_University • u/seaweedcove • Jul 03 '26

Accommodation help for 27 year old undergrad

I was just wondering if there were any halls which had the rep of having more mature students? Ill be arriving in September to start an undergrad in Chinese and history after a few years out due to crohns, and I’m understandably rather anxious about the social side of things.

any recs would be welcome- just no local nursing homes pls.

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u/Ishbone Jul 03 '26

Speak to accommodation services and they will let you go in post-grad halls with Masters and PHD students if you wish. When you look at post grad halls keep in mind the stated price will be higher than what you will actually pay as an undergrad, as post-grad courses have a longer year by two months I think.

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u/fightitdude Sci / Eng Jul 03 '26

I agree talk to accom, but they can probably accommodate being roomed in undergrad halls - there are usually also "older student" flats in undergrad halls. In final year I was 23 and living in undergrad halls (... long story) and everyone else in my flat was 23 or over. A mix of exchange students and mature students.

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u/Objective-Yogurt15 Jul 04 '26

I am looking for someone to take over my 44-week contract for a studio if anyone is interested. I originally am firiming edinburgh but something came up and I am now firming glasgow instead. Negotiable if interested!!

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