PG_Management_Guide - Study in the UK

MANAGEMENTLOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY?Aberdeen is a truly student-focused city, where you will meet people from all overthe world. That’s one reason why studying at Robert Gordon University is such arewarding experience.Our accommodationRobert Gordon University has various purpose-builtaccommodation developments situated in the city andat the Garthdee campus. The flats are well equipped,and some of the accommodation is en-suite, whilst theremainder has shared washing and toilet facilities.The rent you pay generally includes 24/7 high-speedinternet access, all utilities, and personal contentsinsurance. In 2010, rent rates ranged from £84.50 to£102.50 per week. You can have a look at the mostup-to-date charges on our website:www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodationor you can call us on +44 (0)1224 262130or email accommodation@rgu.ac.ukApplicationsApplications normally open around mid to late April andyou can make bookings for University accommodationonline at www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonlineTo apply you must live outwith the Aberdeen area andhave accepted an unconditional or conditional offer orhave an insurance offer.Private sector accommodationSee our website under ‘Alternative Accommodation’for links to www.rgustudentpad.co.uk and otheradvertising sites for private flats/rooms. Prices inthe private sector start at around £80 per week(excluding bills).Adapted accommodationOur Student Accommodation Service has a numberof adapted flats. If you have specific requirementsfor adaptations or equipment, you should contactthe Accommodation Services directly to discuss yourrequirements on +44 (0)1224 262130Need more information?For the most up-to-date information aboutaccommodation, go to our website or contact usdirect. We would be delighted to help and lookforward to welcoming you to Aberdeen.www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodationWOOLMANHILL FLATSCity centre locationNumber of residents: 736Room types: 600 standard rooms, 136 en-suiteROSEMOUNT HALLCity centre locationNumber of residents: 146Room types: 48 standard rooms, 98 en-suiteST PETERS HALLOff King Street,15-20 minutes’ walk from centreNumber of residents: 149Room types: 78 standard rooms, 71 en-suiteLINKSFIELD HALLOff King Street, 25 minutes’ walk from centreNumber of residents: 128Room types: 44 standard rooms, 84 en-suiteDON STREETOff King Street, 35 minutes’ walk from centreNumber of residents: 168Room types: mainly standardCar parkingAll accommodation listed above have permitsavailable to residents, charge applies.In addition to the sites listed above, we also havesome high quality accommodation available on a50-week basis at Ardmuir Properties which arelocated in the King Street area. We are also able tooffer a variety of small University-leased propertiesknown as Unihomes, and further details aboutthese are available on our website.86 A CLEAR FUTURE87