Student Accommodation in Cardiff near University of South Wales

History & Background

The University of South Wales was established in 2013 following the merging of Glamorgan University and Newport University. In 2013, the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport amalgamated to establish South Wales. Both institutions that have come together to become the University of South Wales have a long and varied history, with each dating back more than 170 years.

Founded in 1841 in Newport city centre, the Newport Mechanics Institute was formed to provide staff and tradespeople with further education. For two shillings per fifth, working men and women were able to attend various lectures to learn subjects such as 'pursuit of attainment and understanding' and 'common superstition '. The university welcomes 22,330 from 122 countries, according to 2018/ 2019 stats.

The University of South Wales has campuses in Newport, Cardiff, and Pontypridd, a public university in Wales. In 2013, the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport merged to form the University of Wales, Newport. The university is Wales' second-largest university in student numbers, offering over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The University of South Wales has three core faculties divided over its campuses.

University of South Wales Notable Alumni 

The University of South Wales has many notable and distinguished alumni, including the English record producer, musician, author, inventor, singer, songwriter, composer, marketer, and manager, Richard James Burgess, the British filmmaker, Asif Kapadia, the Player of the Wales International Rugby Union, Nigel Walker, who is currently the National Director of the English Institute of Sport, the English fiction writer, Emma Darwin, the Welsh businesswoman, Trudy Norris-Grey who was appointed Director of WISE, aiming to inspire more girls and women to take STEM career paths, the Rugby union player, Rupert Moon, and the English author, Camilla Way.

University of South Wales Employment Rates 

To help students find career-related work experience, the university has a dedicated team. As a result, within six months of graduation, 95% of graduates are in jobs or further education, much higher than the national average (DLHE 2016).

Schools & Departments

The University has three faculties - Computing, Engineering and Science; Creative Industries;  and Life Sciences and Education. USW also has research centres across critical disciplines and a range of departments and professional support services that support the University's work.

Academic Facilities 

The library offers plenty of services and facilities on each campus, including books, journals, digital resources, PCs and free access to Wi-Fi. Using FINDit, specialist databases and other internet sources, faculty librarians can help students search for materials. In addition to the Clinical Simulation Centre, design and photography studios and USW Sports Park are industry-standard facilities. All campuses have onboard cafés and food courts. The Treforest campus also has a Graduate School. The university also has a good number of sports facilities for all levels to enhance their body and mental health.

University of South Wales On-Campus Student Accommodation

All halls of residence are an excellent place to meet new people and create friends. Students at USW Pontypridd are either on campus in the Mountain Halls or the Glamorgan court. These modern halls can be reached in 2 minutes by foot from the campus. The  Liberty Bridge or the Freedom Park in the USW Cardiff are close to the town centre. The accommodation cost is £93- £132 a week for the self-catered.

Student Accommodation in Newport near University Of South Wales - Newport Campus 

Casita offers student accommodation close to the primary transport connections. It is just a good car ride from the airport.  Casita offers you a wide array of different individual and shared rooms where you can enjoy a shared kitchen and living room with flatmates or on-bed flats. Booking with Casita, you’ll enjoy property options with high-speed free Wi-Fi, content insurance, bike storage space, next-door parking, security and support team, laundry facilities, and study rooms. Some accommodation options also have a cinema room, games room, and communal area at this Newport student accommodation. All bills are included in the rent, so you don’t have to pay attention to any unexpected fees that might come at any time. 

University of South Wales Nearby Universities

Cardiff University is 25 minutes, the University of Bristol is 40 minutes away, while the University of Wales is 24 minutes, the Open University of Wales is 29 minutes away, and the University of Bath is just an hour away.