Yukon University offers secure and attractive non-smoking accommodations for students. Fully furnished single rooms and family apartments are available. All buildings are located right on campus, allowing easy access to the classrooms, cafeteria, library, computer labs, gymnasium and campus store.
Campus Housing fees*
All fees are in Canadian dollars.
Application - $30
Damage deposit - Between $250 - $900
Individual occupancy - $2100-$2500/term
Shared occupancy - $1700-$1800/term
Couple occupancy - $3000-$4400/term
Occupancy with children - $4800-$5800/term
Note: Utilities are included. WiFi is included with the student technology fee. Cable is not included.
* Please visit our Campus Housing page for full details on accommodation options and fees
Campus Housing application deadline
Opening Date Closing Date Reviews Start
Fall Term Intake Apr 1 Oct 15 May 15
Winter Term Intake Aug 1 Feb 15 Sep 15
Summer Term Intake Dec 1 Jun 15 Jan 15
The Homestay Facilitator finds homes for international students. Located in the International Office, the Homestay Facilitator looks for dedicated families who can provide a safe and friendly home environment for students during their stay at Yukon University. The Homestay Facilitator visits each family in their home and each adult in the house must have a police background check done before being approved as a host family.
All homes are located on city bus routes. Host families enjoy introducing students to Whitehorse and Canadian culture.
Homestay fees
Application Fee - $200.00
Security Deposit (refundable) - $800.00
Monthly accommodation - $800.00 (includes a private furnished room, three meals a day, bedding and towels)
All fees are in Canadian dollars
Options for students who prefer to find their own living arrangements include: rooms or suites in private homes, an independent apartment or a house. Most rentals include a kitchen and bathroom. Rent is paid on the first of every month and utilities (heat, lights, etc) may be extra.
The average cost of monthly rent ranges between:
- $600.00 - $1,200.00 CAD for rooms or suites
- $1,000.00 - $1,800.00 CAD for apartments or homes
The rentals are usually found in the classified advertisement section of the newspaper, as well as the rental section on Kijiji and on Facebook Marketplace. Please check the Yukon News or the Whitehorse Star newspapers for rental listings or look on bulletin boards around town.