Should you live alone or get a roommate? Need a house or just a room? Like to walk or enjoy a commute? Simple questions? Don't kid yourself.

Finding the right place to live is an important part of graduate school. You know what kind of environment works best for your lifestyle, so don't compromise.

That's why you have options. We offer on and off campus housing choices for you, so you can find a place to call home.

On-Campus Residences for Graduate Students

On the St. John's Campus, Burton’s Pond Apartments are great for independent living while still offering students the benefits of living on-campus. For students with dependents, there are a number of designated family units available. Additional information regarding can be found on the Student Residences website.

Just a 10-minute walk to class means getting home in record time. With utilities and WiFi included, you’ll have the benefits of on-campus living with the freedom of your own place. It’s a convenient, quiet and affordable place to live and study.

Burton’s Pond Apartments will be undergoing renovations to better meet the housing needs of our students. Going forward, each student apartment will accommodate two students, each with a private bedroom, a shared kitchen, a shared office/study space, bathroom and living/dining room. All apartments are fully furnished. The complex includes a laundry room, mail boxes and access to the Internationalization Office.

Apartments are allotted by date of housing application. Family accommodation is assigned according to a priority system.

Single (in Burton’s Pond) - $2,642 per semester (heat and light included)
Family (in Burton’s Pond) - $1,149 per month (heat and light included)

Additional information regarding Burton’s Pond Apartments can be found on the Student Residences website.

Off-campus housing

The majority of graduate students at Memorial University live off campus, thanks to the availability of low-cost accommodations near the university. Variety in housing, from individual rooms, apartments, and houses, are available to graduate students.

You can search for off-campus housing through Kijiji, NLClassifieds, and Facebook Marketplace. Please note that Memorial University does not maintain these sites and is not responsible for any issues that may arise with off campus housing found obtained through these sites. It is important to always view the property prior to sending deposits or signing leases.

International students

In addition to the above resources, international graduate students may wish to contact the Settlements Program Coordinator for advice on how to find an apartment, information on cost of living, and managing relationships with landlords and roommates. For more information, please refer to the Internationalization Office website.

Grenfell Campus

For information regarding on-campus housing at Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook, please visit the Student Housing at Grenfell Campus website.