Base Glasgow is the Conservatoire’s preferred student halls of residence and is situated in the centre of Glasgow, within a three-minute walk of the Renfrew Street building. All classic rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a shared kitchen/dining area. Studio rooms also have an en-suite bathroom and have their own modern kitchenette with fridge-freezer, microwave oven and hob.
Provided that your budget is sufficient, we strongly recommend that you take a place in Base Glasgow for at least your first year of study.
Rooms at Base Glasgow are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and a deposit of £300 is required to make a reservation. An advance rent contribution of £150 towards your first rent instalment will also be due at the time of completing your application. This amount is credited to your first rent instalment. When making a booking please use the ‘Book Now’ button on the Base Glasgow – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (rcs.ac.uk)
You will need to enter one of the codes below on the personal details page of the online application form.
To book an ensuite room on 41 week contracts the code is 27262-170638. If you wish to extend to 51 weeks you will need contact the site team to amend your tenancy after booking.
To book a studio on 51 week contracts the code is 227262-170702.
Any booking enquires should be emailed directly to Base Glasgow.
If you reserve a room in Base Glasgow (or another student halls of residence) and wish to pay in instalments, this is only possible if you have a UK-based guarantor. Therefore students coming from overseas will normally have to pay for their accommodation in one lump sum. The exception to this is those students coming from the USA who have taken out a US Federal Loan to pay for tuition and living costs and will live in Base Glasgow. These students will be able to pay for their accommodation in Base Glasgow in instalments. Unfortunately, the RCS cannot act as your guarantor. If you need a guarantor but cannot find one, you may wish to check out some of the companies which can act as your guarantor, for a fee. Details can be found in: Accommodation in Glasgow Guide 2021
If you’re a student on an Exchange programme you’re welcome to book a room in Base Glasgow if your mobility duration is for the full academic year. If your mobility period is for one or two terms, you’ll be able to book a room subject to availability.
Students bringing their families to Glasgow should note that Base Glasgow (along with most other purpose built student accommodation in Glasgow) does not have family accommodation. For further information on accommodation suitable for families, please contact the International and Student Experience Team at welfare@rcs.ac.uk.