The Onderstepoort campus has its own residence known as Huis (House) Onderstepoort. It is inside the fenced-off portion of the campus within walking distance (approximately 10 minutes) of the academic and hospital complex of the Faculty. It is open to all students enrolled for the third year of the BSc (Veterinary Biology) degree programme, the BVSc degree programme, DipVetNurs diploma programme and all the postgraduate degree programmes offered by the Faculty. A limited number of places are also available for visiting students.

Places in the residence are limited and early application is necessary. Applications should be submitted as part of the application form for admission as from 1 April of the preceding year. Further details are available on request. Allocation of accommodation in the residence at Onderstepoort will only be confirmed after admission to the programmes listed above. Details of fees can be found below in the section on financial implications.

The residential areas closest to the Faculty where private accommodation may be secured include        Annlin, Doornpoort, Pretoria North, Sinoville and Wonderboom. These suburbs are approximately 5 -15 km from the Faculty.  Own transport will be essential.