As a first-year UCT student, you will be sure of great accommodation in the ‘Drienerburght’. This is the 'home' of UCT, a completely renovated building in the heart of our campus. You and your fellow students will live and study here together throughout the whole first (and optionally the second) year.
Facilities & Costs
Housing at the Drienerburght includes a single bedroom (approx. 13 m2) with a private bathroom and toilet. The room is fully furnished and decorated, including bed linen, pillow, duvet, etc. so you only need to bring your personal belongings. You will share the common living room and kitchen with your fellow students.
Housing at Drienerburght is approximately €400 per calendar month (prices may vary depending on the size of the room)
After your first year, you are welcome to stay at Drienerburght, but we can also support you in moving to ATLAS student housing on campus, both furnished and unfurnished. You can find an indication of the different costs below:
- Furnished housing is about €455 to €500 per calendar month.
- Unfurnished housing is about €350 per calendar month.