Most halls of residence are exempt from Council Tax, so residents should not be liable.
Students sharing a dwelling only with other full-time students will not be liable - the dwelling is exempt. Student nurses in similar circumstances will not be liable.
The house is exempt so the student is not liable for Council Tax.
If you live in private-rented accommodation with a spouse or dependent who is from outside the European Economic Area and whose visa prevents them claiming benefits, then the dwelling will be exempt so long as no other adult, non-students live in the dwelling. Get a Council Tax Certificate from the University Student Services Centre on Burlington Street. A claim for Housing Benefit by a spouse will usually result in a Council Tax bill. You may be liable if your are a writing–up student.