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University Hall is the first purpose-built student Hall of Residence in Scotland. It is the oldest Hall of Residence at the University of St Andrews. Initally constructed in 1896 to house the newly admitted female students, it is now a mixed-gender Hall.

Regarded as one of the University's most prestigious residences and famous for its traditions and community spirit, it is known to the older generations simply as 'Hall' (as it was the original one) - and to the more recent graduates as 'Uni Hall', which can be heard as a chant most weekends when the residents head into town for the evening.

It is the largest of the traditional Halls of Residence at St Andrews, lying at the West end of town. The only residences more Westerly are Hepburn Hall (temporarily a Post-Graduate Residence - it was the last male-only residence until it closed) and David Russell Apartments and Fife Park.

Architecturally interesting as a solid example of Post-Gothic Scottish Baronnial, it was funded by Sir James Knight and other generous benefactors. When seeking monetary support, Sir James received the response that educating women to be a cook or housekeeper was fine, but that a doctor or lawyer was too extreme. (Source: Lorna Walker's History of Hall)

University Hall Kennedy Gardens St Andrews Fife KY16 9DL

Warden: +44 (0)1334 42 7167 Residence Manager: +44 (0)1334 42 7165