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Safe, secure & centrally located private residence for Tygerberg Medical & Health Science students.
The Digs offers modern and affordable student accommodation in a very secure, newly renovated and professionally-managed private student residence. Surrounded by like-minded, hard-working students, move in and experience The Digs’ all-inclusive student living. The Digs is suitable for both under-grad and post-grad Medical and Health Sciences students. Scroll down for more information on amenities.
Safe and high security living - 24 hour security, electric fencing with biometric access & CCTV
Central location - 300m from Tygerberg hospital & campus
Affordable - flexible room types (single or sharing) to suit your budget
Connected - Fast and free 1000 mbs fibre internet included
Modern - designer units & fabulous common areas
Service and management - serviced & all-inclusive pricing, including a live-in house manager
Medical Sciences community - Live amongst like-minded, hard-working students
Independent but social
Situated directly adjacent to Tygerberg Medical Campus & Tygerberg Hospital
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Simply fill in your details on ‘enquire now’ on the website below, or email us info@thedigs.co.za. An application form will be forwarded and you’ll be asked to supply relevant documentation and your preferred room type, on the application form provided.
The Digs offers students a quiet and studious environment, dedicated to Medical and Health Science students from all Universities.
All utilities ( water, electricity, fast uncapped fibre internet ) are included in the rental (subject to reasonable use!). High security with 24-hour security guard, access control, CCTV , electric fencing and a live-in house manager.
Students can also enjoy the braai and entertainment area, dedicated study area, dining areas, modern shared kitchens, bicycle storage and secure vehicle parking ( extra R350 per month) . Laundry services are also available on site as well and well as a dedicated shuttle-bus available to and from campus.
Rooms are fully equipped with beds, mattresses, desks, built-in cupboards and blinds.
The Digs is fully accredited by Stellenbosch University’s Health and Medical Science Faculty ( and also associated with other Universities).
You can choose a room type on the schedule and on the layout plans provided in the rooms section of our website. We have various room types to suit your budget and needs. All our rooms are private or twins (sharing with a roommate). Prices range from R50 400 per annum.
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our rooms
1A. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom)
12.0 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 16 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1B. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
12.5 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom (corner unit). These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are only 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1A. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom)
12.0 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 16 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1B. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
12.5 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom (corner unit). These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are only 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1A. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom)
12.0 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 16 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1B. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
12.5 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom (corner unit). These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are only 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1A. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom)
12.0 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 16 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1B. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
12.5 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom (corner unit). These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are only 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1A. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom)
12.0 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 16 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1B. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
12.5 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom (corner unit). These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are only 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1A. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom)
12.0 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 16 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1B. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
12.5 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom (corner unit). These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are only 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1A. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom)
12.0 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 16 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now1B. Large Single (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
12.5 square meter single room with private en-suite bathroom (corner unit). These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are only 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
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2. Large Single (Shared Bathroom)
12.4 square meter single room. With this room type, the bathroom is shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 21 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now3. Standard Single (Shared Bathroom)
8.2 square meter single room. With this room type, the bathroom is shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 21 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
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4A. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared, but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 6 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
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4B. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 12 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
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4C. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
17.0 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
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4D. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is only 1 of these rooms located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
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4E. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4A. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared, but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 6 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4B. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 12 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4C. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
17.0 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4D. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is only 1 of these rooms located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4E. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4A. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared, but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 6 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4B. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 12 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4C. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
17.0 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4D. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is only 1 of these rooms located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4E. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4A. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared, but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 6 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4B. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 12 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4C. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
17.0 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4D. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is only 1 of these rooms located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4E. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4A. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared, but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 6 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4B. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 12 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4C. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
17.0 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4D. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is only 1 of these rooms located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4E. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4A. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared, but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 6 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4B. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 12 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4C. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
17.0 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4D. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is only 1 of these rooms located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4E. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4A. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared, but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 6 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4B. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom)
18.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 12 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4C. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
17.0 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4D. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is only 1 of these rooms located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now4E. Large Shared (En-suite Bathroom) - Corner
26.2 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 4 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R62 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
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5. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom Between 3)
30 square meter area consisting of one room housing 2 students and another room housing a single student. With this room type, the bathroom is shared amongst 3, but is attached to the room. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R58 800 per year
All inclusive per bed
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6A. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
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6B. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is 1 of these room types located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6A. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6B. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is 1 of these room types located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6A. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6B. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is 1 of these room types located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6A. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6B. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is 1 of these room types located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6A. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6B. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is 1 of these room types located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6A. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6B. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is 1 of these room types located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6A. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 2 of these room types located throughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
enquire now6B. Standard Shared (Shared Bathroom) - Bunk
12.5 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared. These rooms are serviced and furnished. There is 1 of these room types located within The Digs, subject to availability.
R50 400 per year
All inclusive per bed
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7. Studio Apartment Shared (Own Kitchen & Bathroom)
26.8 square meter shared room, housing 2 students. With this room type, the bathroom is also shared but is attached the to the room. This room also includes a private kitchen! These rooms are serviced and furnished. There are 3 of these room types located thoughout The Digs, subject to availability.
R66 000 per year
All inclusive per bed
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