Select ‘Apply Now’ on the website and you will be guided through the process. For any questions, you can contact admissions@thedigs.co.za

• ID copy of applicant and guarantor
• Proof of residence (e.g. rates bill)
• Guarantors’ 3 month bank statement/ payslip
• Proof of enrolment
• Bursary confirmation letter, where applicable

• You can contact admissions@thedigs.co.za to schedule a viewing. Please be sure to let us know which room type you would like to view.
• The Digs 1 address is 40 Dunbar Street, Klipkop, Parow. NB – Please note that the entrance to The Digs is in Dunbar Street – Google Maps often leads you to Francie van Zijl Drive where The Digs can only be accessed by a pedestrian gate. View directions here >

• Rooms fully furnished with bed, mattress, desk, chair, BIC, block out blinds and a fridge connection (fridge not provided, you may bring your own)
• Secure premises (Electric fence, access control, 24-hour security guarding, HD CCTV cameras)
• Water is included. Electricity is charged as a fixed monthly surcharge. Reasonable usage limits apply in accordance with our Acceptable Use Policy
• Outdoor seating area
• Quiet study areas
• Shared lounges and dining areas
• Cleaning services for communal areas and rooms (subject to availability) 

• Visit the ‘Choose Your Digs’ tab on the website. We have different buildings to choose from, each catering to different needs and budgets. Availability can be seen under this tab.
• On the application, you can apply for your first and second choice. If none of these are available, we will reach out to you.

We will notify you via email for the next steps.

We will notify you via email.

We accommodate both undergrad and postgrad medical and health science students from the University of Stellenbosch (Tygerberg Campus) and the University of the Western Cape.

• We operate on a first come first serve basis and rooms are allocated on availability.
• We reserve the right to decline any application. Preference is given to applicants with good payment and disciplinary records.

We have secure parking available for an additional fee.

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Should you choose to cancel your application, your R500 administration fee will be forfeited.

If a tenant requests to terminate or cancel their lease early. The tenant will incur a three month penalty and an advertising cost of 30% of one month’s rental. Please note that if a suitable replacement is found, then your account will be credited accordingly.

An initial R500 administration fee is payable. 

• Upfront payments: Annual fees and the deposit are payable prior to occupation. A 3.5% discount on the room rate will apply.
• Instalments: First instalment and the deposit are payable prior to occupation.
• Please view our pricing breakdown here >

Check-ins can be arranged on any weekday from the 2nd of January.

Contact our resident manager on studentservices@thedigs.co.za or 068 240 6601.

12 months from 2 January to 15 December, in line with the academic year.

Please feel free to ask for a sample of our lease agreement.

We take security very seriously and have the following measures in place:

• • 24 Hour security personnel monitoring the premises.
  • 24 Hour on-site residence manager.
  • CCTV and thermal cameras.
  • Off-site monitoring.
  • Electric fencing along the perimeter of the property.
  • The Digs security is in radio contact with the Tygerberg Campus security and the neighbourhood armed response.

• Linen, pillow and blankets / duvet’s – all beds are single size.
• Kitchen utensils, cups, glasses, plates, pots and pans.
• Towels and toiletries
• Study lamp

• No weapons
• No illegal drugs
• No alcohol
• No pets
• No flammable Items
• No bar heaters
• No hookahs

• If you are in The Digs 1: Please arrange deliveries to 40 Dunbar Street
• If you are in The Digs 2 or 3: Please arrange deliveries to 48 Athlone Street

On-site facilities are available (Pay as you use)

• No, The Digs does not provide meals. Communal kitchens are fully equipped a stove/hob, fridge, air fryer, kettle, toaster and microwave.
• We have an on-site tuck vending machine.

The Digs offers a free shuttle to the Tygerberg Campus as well as a shuttle to the UWC main campus at a small additional fee per month.

We have maintenance books at the front of every building where you can report maintenance issues.

Yes, please familiarise yourself with the code of conduct which will be provided during the application process.

We have an on-site residence manager who is contactable at any time for emergencies – 068 240 6601, or you may contact the security team on-site on 066 517 1692 / 067 359 4690.

Yes, this is covered in the code of conduct. No noise is allowed between 22:00 and 08:00

Yes, this is covered in the code of conduct – you are responsible for your friends while they are on the premises and to make sure that they also adhere to the code of conduct.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside any of The Digs buildings.

The lease will terminate on the 15th of December. Please ensure all belongings are removed from the property.

The on-site residence manager will conduct an inspection with you prior to checking out. If you are not present for the inspection, we will advise you of the outcome of the inspection.

It is important that you attend the check-out inspection in order to sign the necessary documents that will ultimately lead to your deposit being refunded or not.

Your deposit will be refunded within 14 days of you signing the check-out inspection form provided that your room is returned in satisfactory condition.