West Park Flats, 319a Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1NP
Sanctuary Students West Park Flats offers spacious student halls in a great location close to the city centre and only 2km from the university campus.
Pricing & Room Information
| Room Type | From |
|---|---|
| Standard En-suite | September to June |
| Premier En-suite | September to June |
For more information on fees, visit the University of Dundee website.
Deposit
There is no deposit payable for students at West Park.
Houses in Multiple Occupation
These buildings are regulated according to Scottish Housing (HMO) legislation which ensures a high safety and management standard. As part of this, the flats are regularly inspected by the local authority and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Residence Fees are payable according to the University payment guide.
For international students, the University of Dundee have partnered with Convera so that students can securely send international wire transfers in their local currency.
Standard En-suite
Standard en-suite rooms are brilliant value and are fully furnished with a small double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Premier En-suite
Premier en- suite provide more space than the standard rooms and are fully furnished with a small double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Your weekly rent is all inclusive meaning you won't have to pay any extra bills.
A common room is available for West Park Villas residents.
Super-speedy WiFi in your bedroom and throughout the building means you're always connected.
On-site laundry facilities.
You’re protected by contents insurance from Cover4Students which covers your possessions for free.
You’re safe and sound with our 24 hour CCTV.
Your very own private bathroom so you can sing in the shower as much as like!
24 hour caretaker and maintenance support means we’re on-hand to fix a fault at all times of the day and night.
Property Overview
Sanctuary Students West Park Flats provides 140 students with great accommodation in en-suite rooms with shared kitchen facilities. The Flats are only a 15 minute walk from the centre of Dundee where you will find a great range of restaurants, bars and clubs as well as excellent shopping.
Flats are arranged in a cluster of five or six en-suite bedrooms for single occupancy. Each bedroom comes with a small double bed, a private en-suite bathroom, storage and study space. Each flat comes with a well-equipped kitchen and lounge area with dining and seating area.
We have a limited number of parking spaces available for residents. You can purchase a permit from our main office at Heathfield.
You’ll also have access to our spacious common room in the West Park Villas with large-screen TV and games console plus private study booths; creating the prefect private study-zone!
Bills, contents insurance, security, maintenance and 250MB Wi-Fi are all included in your rent, so you can rest assured that these are taken care of.
Floor Plan
Standard En-suite
Standard en-suite rooms are brilliant value and are fully furnished with a small double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Premier En-suite
Premier en- suite provide more space than the standard rooms and are fully furnished with a small double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Have a look around
Use the 360 degree, virtual tours below to see a typical flat and shared areas:
Location
From the Botanic Gardens and Observatory, to the great selection of local pubs and restaurants, West Park Flats are in a great location to see the best of Dundee.
It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk to the main University of Dundee campus, however if you don't fancy the walk there are regular buses that stop right outside West Park that will get you there in no time. Once you get to campus, as well as the academic buildings, you will find the sports complex, swimming pool and Student's Union. The City Centre is also easily accessible on foot or by local transport, where you will also find the main train station.
Additional Information
Our accommodation is typically available for new undergraduate and postgraduate students. Once the student has accepted their place with Dundee University information on how to apply is sent via email from the University Admissions and Student Recruitment Department.
Find out more about the application process on the University of Dundee website.
The University provides a Wi-Fi service in all bedrooms and kitchen/lounges and there are also network connections in all bedrooms. These services provide full internet and email access plus access to all of the campus computing services, subject of course, to the University's acceptable use policy.
The moving day information for West Park Flats can be found on the University of Dundee website.
Your agreement with the University is for the full period and if you choose to move out before the end of the tenancy, or if your occupancy is terminated as a result of a breach of discipline, you will still be responsible for paying your rent up until the end of your tenancy. However, if a replacement University of Dundee student can be found by you and is approved by the University, they may take over the tenancy. You will need to pay your rent until the replacement tenant has moved in.
Useful links
Find your nearest National Health Service (NHS) Doctor or Dentist on the NHS 24 website.
If you need free legal advice, please contact the Citizens Advice Scotland.
Apply for your student visa.
UKCISA - UK Council for International Student Affairs
UK Student Life
Handbook
Your handbook contains all the essential information you'll need to know when you move in with us.
West Park Residents' Guide (PDF 12MB)
Tenancy Agreement
A full contract will be available to download from the University website once you accept your agreement.
TV licence
If you are bringing a TV to watch live TV, or if you receive or record live TV programmes on any other device, such as a laptop, you will need a TV Licence. You won’t be covered by your parents’ licence. Our TV licences only cover the TVs that we provide, for example in common rooms and lounge areas.
From September 2016, you’ll need a TV license to watch the BBC iPlayer.
For more information and to buy your licence, visit the TV Licensing website. There are a variety of payment plans available.
The TV licensing authorities recognise that most students do not need the final three months of a TV licence as you leave the accommodation during the summer. You may be able to receive a refund for this period, provided that you don’t need your licence again before it expires.
If you do not have a TV Licence but you receive or record live TV you could face prosecution from the TV Licensing Authority.
Insurance
The University of Dundee has arranged contents insurance for you with Cover4insurance; at no extra cost. For more information and to check your policy details, please refer to the Cover4insurance website.
Parking
Limited on-site parking is available to permit holders. Permits are sold on a first come first served basis and are available from Sanctuary Students: 01382 383111, please contact this number for terms, conditions and pricing information. Please note that there is no parking available to guests and visitors.