Accommodation
Cardiff University offers high standards of accommodation, mainly in its Halls of Residence. There are also many opportunities to rent in the private market.
University Residences
Full Session Students (September-June) – the Bridge Programme
The Residences Office is able to guarantee an offer of a single occupancy place in University residences only to students who are studying at Cardiff University for the full academic year.
Accommodation for Bridge Programme students is likely to be in the Talybont South Halls of Residence. You can see details of this University residence at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/residences/undergraduate/residences/talybontsouth/index.html
Part Session Students starting in September and studying for 1 or 2 Semesters– the Bridge Programme
The Residences Office cannot guarantee part session students a place in University residences and are unlikely to have vacancies for students arriving in September.
Part Session Students starting in January or in April – the Bridge Programme
The Residences Office cannot guarantee part session students a place in University residences. However, if you are arriving in January or April, we are likely to have vacancies at that time.
Pre-Sessional and Pre-International Foundation Programme English students (summer)
A single occupancy room in University residences is guaranteed for all students. We will send you information about this by email. You do NOT need to apply online for a room in University residences for your Pre-Sessional or Pre-IFP course.
Applying for University Residences- What should I do?
Arriving September (studying until June)
We will send you information by email about how to apply online for a room in University residences. You must NOT try to apply online until you have received our instructions.
Arriving September and studying for 1 or 2 Semesters
If you are a part session student it is advisable to seek accommodation in the private landlord sector.
Starting in January or in April
At this point in time there are likely to be a small number of vacancies available in University residences which can be offered to part session students. Please contact eltapplication@cardiff.ac.uk for information on how to apply.
Arriving in June, July or August
You do NOT need to apply online for a room in residences for your Pre-Sessional or Pre-IFP course. We will send you information by email about when and how to move in to your room.
Accommodation in the Private Landlord Sector
There is an abundance of accommodation in Cardiff that is let out by private landlords to students. However, some landlords may be reluctant to offer short-term tenancy agreements so it is important to research carefully. If you do decide to look for private accommodation, there is plenty of assistance available. The Residences Office maintains regularly updated lists of flats and shared houses to aid your search. These lists are available to collect from the Students’ Union Advice Centre. Alternatively, you can e-mail your student number and course of study to residences@cardiff.ac.uk to request a short-term let list.
The Student Advisory Service can also help you with any private accommodation concerns and can give you advice on what to consider when thinking about renting private accommodation. It may also be a good idea to come to Cardiff before your period of study commences in order to look for suitable accommodation.
Council Tax
You should note that, if you are planning to spend less than 24 weeks on a course in Cardiff, you will have to pay Council Tax which, depending on the value of the property in which you are living, could be between £35-45 per month. Students who come to Cardiff for longer periods do not have to pay this tax and will be issued with a Certificate of Exemption.
Useful Contacts
Residences Office
Cardiff University
Southgate House
PO Box 533
Cardiff
CF14 3XZ
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2087 4849
Fax: +44 (0) 29 2087 4661
Email: residences@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/residence
Student Advice & Representation Centre
Students’ Union
3rd Floor
Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3QN
Tel +44 (0) 29 2078 1492
Email: advice@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: www.cardiffstudents.com/main/advice
The Student Support Centre
50 Park Place
Cardiff, CF10 3AT
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2087 4844
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport/