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Accommodation

Accommodation for Single Occupancy Students 

Ustinov College welcomes all postgraduate student members. We offer a number of single study bedrooms in our college accommodation at Ustinov. Our College residences are based at two different locations; Sheraton Park and Dryburn Court

Accommodation for Couples and Families

Ustinov College welcomes students and their families from all over the world. We offer couples and family College accommodation at Ustinov to those who will reside with their partner/spouse and/or family for the full academic year. Our College residences are based on two different locations, Sheraton Park and Dryburn Court. Couples accommodation is based at both locations. Family accommodation is based at Dryburn Court in Keenan House only.

Accessible accommodation

Accessible accommodation is available at both Sheraton Park and Dryburn Court. Please email us at ustinov.accommodation@durham.ac.uk if you require any additional information regarding our accommodation or facilities.

Bedding Pack

Bedding packs appropriate to your residence are available to purchase. Each pack contains: sheets, duvet, 2 pillows, duvet cover, 2 pillow cases and towels.

Catering

Ustinov College is self-catered. You are expected to provide your own cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. There are shared kitchen facilities in all residences.

Living Out

Our Housing Hub can provide information on the cost of private rented accommodation and guidance for students looking in the private sector. 

Accommodation at Dryburn Court - Keenan House

Our Dryburn Court site is situated to the west of the city centre, near the main hospital. It is approx. one and a half miles to the city centre, approx. two miles to the library, and two and a half miles to the Park & Ride service which provides a frequent bus service during the day from Dryburn Court to the city centre, then through the main parts of the University. Residents can also make use of the X1 and X2 services for £1. Dryburn Court offers modern accommodation and facilities having opened in 2005, including accommodation for families and couples.

  • Couples and Family Accommodation at Keenan House

    Dryburn Court, opened in September 2005, contains one, two and three bedroom flats for couples and for families with children. Car parking is available, and there is a small playground for children.
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  • Single and Couple Accommodation at Sheraton Park

    Our Sheraton Park buildings opened in 2017, offering modern, purpose-built accommodation. Sheraton Park is located just outside the city centre, approximately 15 minutes’ walk into the central shopping area and the Mountjoy site, on which the main library and many academic departments are based. A c
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Couples and Family Accommodation at Keenan House

Dryburn Court, opened in September 2005, contains one, two and three bedroom flats for couples and for families with children. Car parking is available, and there is a small playground for children.
Photo of the outside of KH

Single and Couple Accommodation at Sheraton Park

Our Sheraton Park buildings opened in 2017, offering modern, purpose-built accommodation. Sheraton Park is located just outside the city centre, approximately 15 minutes’ walk into the central shopping area and the Mountjoy site, on which the main library and many academic departments are based. A c
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