Living in university accommodation
By living in student halls or houses you will have access to our student peer support network as well as meeting new people as you start your student life.
It's a busy, lively environment where you get to meet loads of new people from different backgrounds. If you prefer something a bit less lively, we also offer a range of quiet living accommodation options.
Residences Management Team
Your residences management team are here to support to you with your living experience. Receptions are open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (Cartwright Court/Roy Jenkins, 8am to 3pm). Details of how to report any issues with your accommodation will be provided in your mandatory online induction, which you will need to complete before you can collect the key to your room and on the Living in Residences intranet pages, which you can view after you have enrolled.
Meeting new people
For the majority of students, going to university will mean living away from home for the first time. Settling in quickly and making new friends will be important first steps of university life.
Living in student accommodation, whether it be a student house or hall of residence, provides the perfect opportunity to meet different people studying a whole range of subjects.
One of the biggest perks of it is that you are all in it together. Learning and doing things for the first time, whether that be cooking, ironing, washing clothes, etc. is great because the majority of people will be experiencing this too.
Our Residence Life Team are here to help ensure you have the best possible time whilst staying in our accommodation. They are committed to providing a warm welcome and helping you to make a smooth transition into university.
They provide peer-to-peer support and can direct you to student support and wellbeing services when needed. They also help foster a strong sense of community through a range of social events and cultural activities, as well as practical support.
You can follow the Residence Life Team on Instagram.
Location
Most of our halls and houses are situated in the heart of the city, not only close to the university campus, Students' Union and academic buildings, but also the city's shops, parks and nightlife.
It's easy to get around Cardiff using public transport links.
Safety and security
We work hard to make sure you have a comfortable, clean and safe place to live.
And, if you ever need them, our Security team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cleaning expectations
A weekly cleaning service is provided (except in self-contained accommodation i.e. studios and flats/houses for families and couples) for the cleaning of kitchens and shared bathroom areas. You will be responsible for cleaning your room, ensuite bathroom and supporting the weekly cleaning service by keeping your shared home as clean and safe as possible. Further details will be provided in your mandatory online induction, which you will need to complete before you can collect the key to your room and on the Living in Residences intranet pages, which you can view after you have enrolled.
Price
Our living costs calculator can help you get an idea of how much living in Cardiff will cost you.
- 70 percent of bedrooms in university accommodation have their own en-suite bathrooms.
There are many cafes and restaurants across the campus and in the Students' Union where reasonably priced meals are served.
Within your accommodation, you'll get free Wi-Fi and access to the university computer network connection points.
Contact
Residences Office
Our handy comparison guide lets you filter accommodation by a variety of options, including catering and bathrooms.
