The University has ten halls of residence, one of which is exclusively for postgraduate use and two of which have spaces set aside for postgraduates. The variety of their character, size and charm is one of the distinctive features of student life in St Andrews. Each has as Warden a member of the academic staff responsible for administration and for student welfare, a Residence Manager in charge of catering, and a House Committee, elected by students, which looks after the provision of various amenities.
Full board is provided except for evening meals at weekends.
Study bedrooms are comfortably furnished complete with bedlinen - students have to supply their own towels and soap. All residences have central heating throughout and some have either gas or electric fires in study bedrooms. There are also facilities for the washing and ironing of personal laundry and for making tea, coffee and light snacks. All rooms have in room telephones, and computer connections are available through IT Services. This residence has been specifically set aside for research students.