University Hall
- Price: From £137.69 per week (Total cost from £5507.60)
- Available to: undergraduates
- Students: 673
Key facilities
University Hall is a large hall with a lively, friendly atmosphere. It is a short walk or cycle to the Heath Park campus and less than 2 miles from the Cathays Park campus. The University has a bus service operating during set times between University Hall and both the Cathays Park campus and Heath Park campus which runs weekdays (at no additional cost).
Living spaces
Flats/floors with shared kitchen (8-18 students)
Parking
65 spaces
Rooms available for
- Families
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Bedroom (Birchwood)
Bedroom (Birchwood)
Kitchen (Birchwood)
Ensuite Bedroom (Coachmans)
Kitchen (Coachmans)
Ensuite Bedroom (Dwyfor)
Kitchen (Dwyfor)
Bedroom (East Wing)
Kitchen (East Wing)
Bedroom (Garden Wing)
Kitchen (Garden Wing)
University Hall Lounge - fixed seating area with pool table
Bedroom (Nevern)
Kitchen (Nevern)
Ensuite Bedroom (Tower)
Kitchen (Tower)
Bedroom (Ty Gwyn)
Kitchen (Ty Gwyn)
Bedroom (Wardens)
Kitchen (Wardens)
University Hall
Living spaces
Flats/floors with shared kitchen (8-18 students)
Parking
65 spaces
Rooms suitable for
- Families
Learn how to apply and if you're eligible for guaranteed accommodation.
Distance to campuses
| Main Building | Heath Park campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 1.75 miles | 1.25 miles |
| Walking | 35 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Cycling | 17 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Bus | University operated bus service available, please see facilities and room options above for more information. University operated bus service available | University operated bus service available, please see facilities and room options above for more information. University operated bus service available |
Please note: the timings given above are only provided as a guide.
Nearest
| Shop | Penylan |
|---|---|
| Supermarket | Colchester Avenue (Sainsburys) |
| Fast food | Wellfield Road |
| Bar | Wellfield Road |
| Sports facilities | Outdoor multi-use games Area (MUGA) on the site, including Tennis, Netball, Basket Ball and Futsal.
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Prices for 2026/2027 will be available from May 2026.
September 2025 to June 2026 (40 week)
| Type | Total | Instalments |
|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom | £5507.60 | 2 X £1835.87 and 1 X £1835.86 |
| Ensuite | £6417.60 | 3 X £2139.20 |
| Car parking | £186 |
September 2025 to September 2026 (full year)
| Type | Total | Instalments |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | £9395.03 | 2 X £3131.68 and 1 X £3131.67 |
| 1 bedroom flat | £10759.23 | 3 X £3586.41 |
| 2 bedroom flat | £11925.98 | 2 X £3975.33 and 1 X £3975.32 |
Healthcare courses with extended duration (non standard)
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ensuite / Shared bathroom (Heath Park Students only) | Variable according to individual course dates. Rent will be calculated according to the daily rate for the 40 Week Contract Period. | |
Please note: contract periods will include periods when you will be paying rent but may not be staying in your room e.g. vacations/placements.
Contact
For questions about this or any of our other accommodation, get in touch:
Residences Office
- Email:
- residences@cardiff.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)29 2087 4849
University Hall has just the right amount of people. Everyone becomes a familiar face which contributes to the close community feel. Although it is located further away from the main University, a free bus is provided for getting to and from class and the local convenience shop is only a short walk away.
Check how to apply and whether you're eligible for guaranteed University accommodation.
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