Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-217203-01 on Form S-3ASR of our report dated February 27, 2018, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Education Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. and subsidiaries (the “Operating Partnership”), appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Education Realty Trust, Inc. and Education Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. for the year ended December 31, 2017.