Accommodation

Subsidised University Accommodation

Subsidised University of Edinburgh accommodation is also available within Pollock Halls of Residence. Accommodation is within Chancellors Court or John Burnett buildings and provides ensuite bathroom facilities. Please note that this option includes bed and breakfast.

Chancellors Court/John Burnett:

• Linen provided and beds made on arrival. 
• 2 bath towels and 1 bath mat provided, clean towels provided after the 5th night - 6th day.
• Hand soap and 2 in 1 body shampoo wash provided in en-suite bathrooms.
• Tea and Coffee provided in bedrooms.
• TVs in rooms

Single Rooms and Twin Rooms available - these rooms are subsidised and staff rates payable per night are detailed below:

• Single Room - £45.29 per night
• Twin Room - £60.29 per night
• Once your room choice has been confirmed you will be sent an invoice with instructions of how to pay the total outstanding balance.
• We would ask that the balance is paid prior to check in.

Please note:

• Your accommodation booking will be managed by staff at the Centre for Open Learning - please do not try to book this accommodation directly with Accommodation Services
• Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Rooms are available from the Saturday before the start of your contract with check-out on Saturday after the end of your contract. Additional dates will be dependent on availability and are arranged at your own cost
• The offer of subsidised accommodation is considered a tax ‘benefit in kind’ and as such will be recorded in the University’s annual P11D submission

Accommodation Allowance

If Pre-sessional Teaching Fellows wish to arrange their own accommodation in Edinburgh, the Centre for Open Learning can offer up to a maximum of £250 per week accommodation allowance. To process your claim, you will need to provide evidence of the booking date and sum paid for your accommodation booking.

Accepted evidence that needs to be provided includes:

• Receipt or invoice on company headed paper
• Receipt or invoice signed by the landlord including the landlords name and address.

Evidence must be received by the last day of the month for payment on the 28th of the following month.

Accommodation allowances will only be provided on the condition that you complete your contractual teaching obligations to the Centre for Open Learning. Should you leave the accommodation early COL will not reimburse any cancellation fees for which you are liable – this will remain a private arrangement between you and the accommodation provider.  

If you opt for the Accommodation Allowance option, you are responsible for all aspects of the accommodation booking.

The Accommodation Allowance will be paid directly to you via Payroll, alongside your salary, and is therefore likely to be subject to UK income tax and NI deductions, depending on your individual situation. You may be able to claim this back when you return to your country of usual residence, and you are responsible for any corresponding tax liabilities that ensue. Further tax information, including how to reclaim, is available on request

Homestay Accommodation

Subsidised accommodation may also be available (subject to availability) with a host family within the Edinburgh area, allowing colleagues to stay within a family home for their period of employment with COL. Location and facilities vary across households and further information would be provided on a case by case basis.