Unofficial student reference

Find a place to live while you study in South Wales.

Halls of residence, private housing, and everything in between — an overview to help you compare your options before you commit.

Halls of residence

Purpose-built student accommodation near each of the main campuses.

Rhondda Halls

Treforest Campus

Modern en-suite rooms a short walk from lecture theatres, the library, and the sports centre.

  • En-suite rooms
  • Shared kitchen
  • On-site laundry
  • 24/7 security

From £112 / week

Cardiff Student Village

Cardiff Campus

City-centre living close to Cardiff Campus, with cafes, shops, and transport on the doorstep.

  • Studio & shared flats
  • All bills included
  • Common room
  • Bike storage

From £139 / week

Newport Riverside

Newport City Campus

Purpose-built rooms overlooking the Usk, a few minutes from the City Campus and station.

  • River views
  • Study lounge
  • Cinema room
  • Gym access

From £124 / week

Private housing

Once you've settled in, many students move into private housing with friends.

Shared houses

Rent a room in a student house with friends or coursemates. Typically the cheapest option and popular from Year 2 onwards.

Private studios

Independent studio flats operated by private providers. Bills are usually included and contracts are flexible.

Homestay

Live with a local host family — a good option for shorter stays or students newer to the UK.

Study from home instead?

Some courses offer flexible or blended learning so you can study part or all of your course from home. Whether it's available depends on your course and year of study.

Before you sign anything

  • • Compare total annual cost, not just weekly rent.
  • • Check what bills are included.
  • • Read the contract length and break clauses.
  • • Visit in person or on a video tour before paying a deposit.