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Introduction 8 Senghennydd Court 19
Residence Life Team 10 Senghennydd Hall 20
Aberconway Hall 11 Student Houses 21
Aberdare Hall 12 Talybont 22
Cartwright Court 13 Talybont Court 23
Clodien House 14 Talybont Gate 23
Colum Hall 15 Talybont North 24
Gordon Hall 16 Talybont South 24
Hodge Hall 17 University Hall 25
Roy Jenkins Hall 18 Campus maps 26

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Reass  Love Cardiff
The capital is
01 our campus
Cardiff University is at the
heart of a thriving and
growing capital city.
“The official capital of Wales only since 1955, the
buoyant city of Cardiff (Caerdydd) has, since the turn of
the millennium, witnessed a remarkable evolution from
a large town to a truly international city, with massive
developments in the centre as well as on the rejuvenated
waterfront. With a reputation as a party town, allied to lots
of top-class sport and a cultural attractions, it is one of the
UK’s most enticing destinations.”
Source: Rough Guide 2020

Our students fall in love with Cardiff.

So, what makes the Welsh capital so appealing?
Discover more at:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/reasons

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Susanna
(PgDip 19Reid
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alumni
From politicians and journalists to scientists
and innovators – many well-known faces have
World-leading been through Cardiff’s corridors. Our alumni
research include BBC broadcasters Huw Edwards, Jason
Cardiff is in the top tier Mohammad and Susanna Reid, former National
of Britain’s research Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke, Money Saving Martin Lewis
universities and is Expert founder and journalist Martin Lewis OBE, (PGDip 1998)
a member of the academic, writer and broadcaster Professor Alice
prestigious Russell Roberts and many more. Our Honorary Fellows
Group. It’s ranked include the likes of Sir Patrick Stewart, Stephen
second nationally for Fry and Carol Vorderman.
research impact, and in
05 Bute Park
04
the top five universities
for research excellence
in the UK. A 130 acre
back garden
We’ve been awarded
seven Queen’s Top teaching Bute Park lies in the heart of
Anniversary Prizes and employability Cardiff behind King Edward
(which recognise world- VII Avenue. With the River Taff
Stepping into a university that flowing alongside, it is the
class excellence in UK provides innovative, exciting
Higher Education) and perfect mixture of tranquillity
teaching across the disciplines, and wide open space, ideal
are home to a huge it’s hard not to feel the buzz.
cohort of distinguished for relaxing (or running) on a
A Cardiff education is unique summer’s afternoon.
staff, including two and personable; students
Nobel Prize winners
are taught and mentored by
and 13 Royal Society
committed and enthusiastic
Fellows.
tutors and lecturers, many
of whom are world-leading
experts. Our graduates are

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amongst the most sought after
by employers.

One big film set!

The proximity and unique
architecture of the
University campuses make
it a prime filming location.
Cardiff is home to many TV
shows, including dramas such
as ‘Casualty’ and ‘Doctor Who’.

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Reass  Love Cardiff
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On the A wealth of treasures lie just beyond Cardiff’s borders, a unique
part of the world asking to be explored. A trip to Barry Island is a

doorstep must, a destination for ‘Gavin and Stacey’ fans and beachgoers
alike. The rugged Brecon Beacons offer incredible walks, views

to wild and outdoor pursuits.

Wales

National Park
Brecon
Beacons
Pen y Fan

Gower
Cardiff

Barry Island

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 09 Community
Action
10 One of the best
Students’ Unions
in the UK
It’s official – according to
Student volunteering is a way What Uni Student Choice

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of life with many student- Awards 2020, Cardiff is
led projects serving the ranked third best the UK.
community. Further afield, the Home to over 240 sports
Phoenix Project is making a clubs and student societies,
International days difference in Africa, working a free employment service
with the University of Namibia and, of course, the beloved
Rugby is part of the to embed quality education
lifeblood of Cardiff; Taf pub, the Students’ Union
in focused projects, enabling caters for every student’s
you can’t miss it. better health and less poverty. needs across the board, from
A festival atmosphere
studying to socialising.
descends during the annual
Six Nations tournament,

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as Wales’ visiting rivals
take them on in their home
town. The city also hosts
international football
and cricket matches. Rich culture
and history
From the internationally
renowned Wales Millennium
Centre on the waterfront, to the
National Museum in Cathays Park
and the 2,000-year-old Cardiff
Castle, Cardiff is a city steeped in
heritage and culture.

12 A city that
loves running
Many elite athletes, including the
likes of Mo Farah, compete in
world-class events in Cardiff.
The City boasts plenty of events for
runners of all levels – from weekly Parkruns to the Cardiff
Half Marathon, the second largest race of its type in
the UK. Many of our students join #TeamCardiff for
this, where they also raise vital funds that support our
research. Other students give their time to volunteer
and our physio students are on hand to give much
welcomed sports massage at the end of the 13.1
mile course!

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Inoducti
A guarantee of accommodation
Undergraduate
A single occupancy place in University accommodation with
other first year undergraduates is guaranteed to all firm and
insurance students provided they meet certain deadlines.*
Postgraduate
Overseas applicants are guaranteed a single occupancy
place in University accommodation, provided they meet
certain deadlines*. This includes making a non-refundable
pre-payment.*

*For session 2022/23, full details of our accommodation

guarantee and associated deadlines can be found on our
website at www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences

Choice
There is a variety of accommodation, many with ensuite
bathroom facilities within each single occupancy study
bedroom and most are situated within a short walk or cycle
ride of the academic buildings, the University Students’ Union
and Cardiff’s magnificent civic centre.
If you are made an offer to study at Cardiff University, you will
be sent details of how to apply for University accommodation
online. You are able to choose your accommodation
preferences, however, obtaining your higher preferences
cannot be guaranteed.

Disability/medical information
Some accommodation has been specifically adapted
for students with a disability/medical condition. We are
also willing to make reasonable adjustments for disabled
students.

Families and couples

A very limited number of University flats and studios are
available for students in their first year of study.

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Welsh speakers
Some of the flats at Senghennydd Court and Talybont North
are reserved for Welsh speakers and learners of Welsh who 4th
wish to be grouped together. 4th most affordable
for monthly rental
LGBT+ costs in UK
Some flats at Talybont North and Talybont South have been university cities.
reserved for LGBT+ students who would prefer to live with Natwest Student
other LGBT+ students. Living Index 2021

Quiet living
You can request a room in a shared flat/house with other
students who have also expressed an interest in a quiet living
environment.

No alcohol
You can request a room in a shared flat/house with other
students who have requested to live in a no alcohol
environment.

Places to eat
Reasonably priced meals and snacks are available at
cafes and restaurants across the campus and in the
Students’ Union.

Sport
The University offers a combination of facilities and a diverse
range of sports clubs giving students the opportunity to
pursue formal and informal sporting interest at three sites
across the University campus.

Accommodation fees

Type of residence (for 2022/23) Average weekly fee

Part catered: ensuite £152 - £161

Part catered: shared bathroom £133 - £143

Self catered: ensuite £117 - £138

Self catered: shared bathroom £117 - £127

Accommodation fees and associated charges are payable by Direct

Debit in three instalments (usually in October, January and April).
All fees refer to single occupancy accommodation.

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Residence
Life Team
The Residence Life Team are
dedicated to enhancing your
student experience in University
accommodation.
About the team
The Residence Life Team (RLT) are students
and staff who want to ensure that you have The team are committed to:
the best possible time whilst staying in our • Providing a warm welcome and
halls. The RLT is committed to providing a encouraging a smooth transition
warm welcome and helping you to make a into University
smooth transition into university. The RLT will
be there to greet you upon arrival to Cardiff • Building a community-focused culture
University, helping you to make your way to that gives you a sense of belonging
your room. • Bringing students together through
Once there, you’ll find welcome gifts in your events that enhance learning,
flats and kitchens from the Team. Look out provide practical support for your
especially for local vouchers and freebies, as student life, as well as social and
well as the Freshers’ calendar of events to cultural
help you settle in, have fun, and make friends. • Organising activities including events
Oh, and don’t miss all the free food! for celebrations like Halloween,
The RLT care about you and want to work with Christmas and Chinese New Year
you to build a strong sense of community in • Providing peer to peer support, and
your halls. Through a wide range of social signposting to Student Support and
events and cultural activities, as well as Wellbeing when needed
practical support, they are here for you.
The team also provide peer support, and • Listening to the student voice in order
signposting to Student Support and Wellbeing to provide what students would like
should you ever need it. Come join them and from their University accommodation
find your place at Cardiff University. experience

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Abercway Ha
Aberconway Hall is situated next to Cardiff
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✔
Postgraduate ✘
Business School and is only a short walk from the Couples ✘
John Percival building (for humanities subjects), Families ✘
Cardiff Law School and the main campus. Main Building 0.5 miles
The hall is made up of flats for 3-6 students.
Heath Park campus 1.25 miles

Facilities Nearest:
• 72 single occupancy study Shop: Maindy Road
bedrooms with shared Fast food: City centre
bathroom facilities (mostly “Aberconway Hall is
Bar: Students’ Union situated very close to
shared between each pair
of rooms) Sports facilities: necessary amenities. It
Cardiff University Fitness & only takes five minutes to
• Self-catered, grouped
Conditioning Centre reach shops or bars and
into flats of 3-6 students
Bike shed: Colum Hall transport facilities are
with shared kitchen/dining
nearby as well. The living
areas
environment is good and
• Wheelchair accessible it’s easy to socialise and
accommodation on the find people who share
ground floor common interests.”
• Quiet living option
Ayasta Pokharel
• All rooms have computer
network connection points
and Wi-Fi access
• Laundry

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Aberdare Ha
Aberdare Hall is a traditional women’s hall
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✔
Postgraduate ✔
adjacent to the main campus and offers both Couples ✘
part catered and self-catered accommodation. Families ✘
Built in 1893, the hall retains many interesting Main Building 0.2 miles
period features and a semblance of Victorian charm.
Heath Park campus 1.5 miles

Facilities Nearest:
• 132 single occupancy Shop: Maindy Road
study bedrooms with Fast food: City centre
shared bathroom facilities “The best thing about
Bar: Students’ Union Aberdare Hall is the
• Self-catered and part
Sports facilities: community spirit amongst
catered
Cardiff University Fitness & the residents. I have met
• Shared kitchen/dining Conditioning Centre several friends during the
areas evening dinner sessions,
• All rooms have computer and the events organised
network connection points by the common room
and Wi-Fi access society. The close proximity
• 2 bedrooms equipped of its location to Business
for those with a hearing School means I can walk
impairment for my seminars come
rain or snow. Whenever I
• Music library
have any problem, I can
• Garden go directly to the reception
• TV lounge/common room and the team promptly
• Laundry helps me out.”
• Common room student Violina Sarma
society
• Bike shed

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Cartwright Crt
Cartwright Court is a self-catered hall located
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Postgraduate ✘
in a residential area. The hall accommodates Couples ✔
172 students. Families ✔
Main Building 1 mile
Heath Park campus 1.5 miles

Facilities

• 15 flats each with 6 single • Bike shed

occupancy study bedrooms • 34 parking spaces
and shared bathroom
facilities (shared between Nearest: “For me, studying at
each pair of rooms) Heath Park, Cartwright
Shop: Crwys Road
• 16 houses each with Court is the ideal location
between 4 and 6 single Fast food: Crwys Road and there are other
occupancy study bedrooms Bar: Crwys Road healthcare students so
and shared bathroom Sports facilities: it’s a great community.
facilities Cardiff University Fitness & It’s very social but also
• Shared kitchen/dining Conditioning Centre quiet, and the kitchen is
areas great for socialising in.
Beware, you can spend all
• 4 flats for couples/families
night in there talking with
• No alcohol option housemates. Residence
• All rooms have computer Life are great, my house
network connection points loves the free food events
and Wi-Fi access the best.”
• Laundry Holly Gibbs

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Clodien Hse
Clodien House is located next to the University’s
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✔
Postgraduate ✔
Heath Park campus providing an ideal location for Couples ✘
students studying nursing and healthcare courses. Families ✘

Note: Cardiff University is working in partnership with this private Main Building 1.25 miles
Hall of Residence which is owned and managed by Unite. Heath Park campus 0.25 miles

Facilities Nearest:
• 184 single occupancy Shop: Whitchurch Road
study bedrooms with Fast food: Whitchurch Road
ensuite bathroom facilities “Clodien House was a
Bar: Whitchurch Road great place to live as it
and ¾ bed (4ft)
Sports facilities: was very close to the
• 7 studios (self-contained)
Heath Park campus hospital where I had my
• Self-catered, grouped into lectures. The location was
flats of 4-6 students also ideal because it was
• Shared kitchen/dining close to local shops and
areas also easy to get to the
• All rooms have computer city centre. It was very
network connection points sociable which made it
and Wi-Fi access very easy to make new
friends who were doing
• Laundry
similar courses to me.”
• Bike racks
Steph Hemming

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Colum Ha
Colum Hall is a self-catered hall situated opposite
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Postgraduate ✘
Cardiff Business School and a short walk from the Couples ✘
main campus area. The hall is divided into 14 flats, Families ✘
each providing accommodation for 8 students. Main Building 0.5 miles
Heath Park campus 1.25 miles

Facilities Nearest:
• 112 single occupancy Shop: Maindy Road
study bedrooms Fast food: City centre “Colum Hall was great as
• All rooms have ensuite Bar: Students’ Union I liked being in the middle
toilet/shower facilities of the student area and it
Sports facilities: Cardiff
• Shared kitchen/dining University Fitness & meant I was able to meet
areas Conditioning Centre lots of new people. The
• Self-catered, grouped into facilities are good and I
Laundry: Aberconway Hall
flats of 8 students had everything I needed. It
is in the perfect location,
• All rooms have computer
with nearby shops and
network connection points
pubs and the city is a 10
and Wi-Fi access
minute walk away. Colum
• 4 study bedrooms Hall is an experience
equipped for those with like no other!”
a hearing impairment
Vini Holden
• Bike shed

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Gord Ha
Gordon Hall is a part-catered hall. It is a small
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Postgraduate ✘
hall located in a residential area and is particularly Couples ✘
convenient for those studying mathematics, Families ✘
physics and astronomy, engineering or Main Building 0.5 miles
computer science.
Heath Park campus 2 miles

Facilities Nearest:
• 80 ensuite single Shop: Salisbury Road
occupancy study bedrooms Fast food: City centre
“At Gordon Hall you’re only
• 11 single occupancy study Bar: Students’ Union five minutes walk away
bedrooms with shared
Sports facilities: from the city centre and
bathroom facilities
Cardiff University Fitness & 10 minutes away from
• Shared kitchen/dining Conditioning Centre the Students’ Union so
areas everything you need is
• Evening meals provided literally on your doorstep!
Monday to Friday during Everyone talked to
term time at the nearby everybody else and eating
Trevithick restaurant in the dinner together meant
Queen’s Buildings it was very easy to meet
• All rooms have computer new people. I made some
network connection points of my best friends at
and Wi-Fi access Gordon Hall!”
• 1 study bedroom with Emma Harris
accessible ensuite
bathroom
• Laundry
• Bike shed

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Hodge Ha
Hodge Hall offers self-catered accommodation
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✘
Postgraduate ✔
for postgraduate students only. It is a small hall Couples ✘
accommodating only 60 students and is close to Families ✘
the main campus. Main Building 0.25 miles
Heath Park campus 1.25 miles

Facilities Nearest:
• 12 flats each with 4-6 Shop: Maindy Road
single occupancy study Fast food: City centre
bedrooms “I would definitely
Bar: Students’ Union / recommend Hodge Hall
• Shared bathroom facilities Woodville Road as it’s a fantastic way to
(shared between each pair
Sports facilities: meet new people, and
of rooms)
Cardiff University Fitness & provides an easy way
• Shared kitchen/dining Conditioning Centre to introduce you into
areas student life and living
• Self-catered independently. It is really
• All rooms have computer close to the University,
network connection points allowing me to roll out of
and Wi-Fi access bed 10 minutes before my
lectures!”
• Laundry
Matt Beckett
• Bike shed
• 9 parking spaces

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Roy Jenkins Ha
Roy Jenkins Hall is a small self-catered residence
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✔
Postgraduate ✔
less than a mile from the main campus. It is close Couples ✔
to a good local shopping area which includes two Families ✘
supermarkets. Main Building 0.75 miles
Heath Park campus 1 mile

Facilities Nearest:
• 6 flats each with 5 single Shop: Crwys Road
occupancy study bedrooms Fast food: Crwys Road
• Shared kitchen/dining Bar: Crwys Road “It’s perfect
areas for nipping
Sports facilities:
• Shared bathroom facilities to the shops
Cardiff University Fitness &
- undergraduate only or food as
Conditioning Centre
they are all
• 12 studios - couples and Laundry: Cartwright Court on its road.
postgraduates only
The rooms have so much
• All rooms have computer storage and space,
network connection points which is a bonus.”
and Wi-Fi access
Molly Ellis
• Bike shed
• 20 parking spaces

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Senghenny Crt
Senghennydd Court is a large residence close
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Postgraduate ✔
to the main campus area, the Students’ Union Couples ✘
and the city centre. It is particularly convenient Families ✘
for students studying mathematics, engineering, Main Building 0.5 miles
physics and astronomy or computer science.
Heath Park campus 1.75 miles

Facilities
• 490 single occupancy • 4 bedrooms equipped
study bedrooms for for those with a hearing “I knew from the
undergraduate students impairment beginning that
grouped into flats of 5 Senghennydd Court was
• Postgraduate ‘Plus’ option
students with shared my first choice as student
• Laundry accommodation. It is
bathroom facilities
• Bike sheds very convenient, close to
• Some flats reserved for
town and to my lectures.
Welsh speakers and
Certainly, living in a Welsh
learners of Welsh who wish Nearest:
apartment is a huge
to be grouped together
Shop: Salisbury Road advantage, it’s nice to live
• 120 single occupancy and socialise with friends.
study bedrooms for Fast food: Salisbury Road,
city centre The Welsh students
postgraduate students here get along really well
with ensuite toilet/shower Bar: Students’ Union and we often socialise
facilities grouped into flats Sports facilities: together but we’re not
of 5 students Cardiff University Fitness & ‘clique’! Everything we
• Shared kitchen/dining Conditioning Centre need as students is
areas available for us here at
• Quiet living option Senghennydd. And there’s
plenty of room in the
• No alcohol option
bedrooms to make you
• Self-catered or feel at home!”
part-catered
Lindsey Connelly

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Senghenny Ha
Senghennydd Hall is a part-catered residence
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✔
Postgraduate ✘
situated within a very short distance of the Couples ✔
main campus and ideal for students studying Families ✘
mathematics, physics and astronomy, engineering Main Building 0.5 miles
or computer science.
Heath Park campus 1.75 miles

Facilities Nearest:
• 102 single occupancy Shop: Salisbury Road
study bedrooms with Fast food: Salisbury Road,
ensuite toilet/shower "I really like the location
city centre
facilities of Senghennydd Hall,
Bar: Students’ Union it’s incredibly close to
• 1 studio suitable for a
Sports facilities: the main Uni building
couple
Cardiff University Fitness & and very close to the city
• Shared kitchen/dining Conditioning Centre centre. We socialise in
areas our kitchen which is great.
Laundry: Senghennydd Court
• Quiet living option I walk to uni and to the
• All rooms have computer city and it takes me no
network connection points longer than 10 minutes
and Wi-Fi access to get to either one. I am
very happy it is near the
• Evening meals provided
SU too! The residence
Monday to Friday during
team is very friendly and
term time at the nearby
very helpful! So are the
Trevithick restaurant in the
maintenance men!
Queen’s Buildings
Sneha Bannerjee
• 5 study bedrooms
equipped for those with
a hearing impairment
• Bike shed

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Student Hses
The University has a number of student houses
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
✔
✔
Couples ✔
located along Colum Road, Colum Place and in the Families ✔
Cathays and Roath areas. They are conveniently Main Building up to 0.75 miles
located close to the main campus.
Heath Park up to 1.75 miles
campus

Facilities Nearest:
• Houses for 4 to 11 Shop: Maindy Road /
students Salisbury Road
“The facilities in our
• 364 single occupancy Fast food: City centre
student house were great
study bedrooms with Bar: Students’ Union – large rooms, a well
shared bathroom facilities
Sports facilities: equipped kitchen and a
• Shared kitchen/dining Cardiff University Fitness & comfortable house to live
areas Conditioning Centre in! You are able to enjoy
• 6 flats for couples/families Laundry: Aberconway Hall / more independence and
• All rooms have computer Hodge Hall freedom and you are a
network connection points short walk away from the
and Wi-Fi access city centre. It is a new
experience that allows
students to meet new
people and enjoy a great
place to live.”
Hallam Nash

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Talybt
Talybont is the largest of the University’s self-catered residences. Close to
large areas of parkland and a short walk or cycle to most of the academic
buildings including the Heath Park campus.

On-site facilities Nearest:

• Social/study space Large supermarkets
• Laundry (Tesco and Aldi), KFC and
McDonalds restaurant
• Bike shed
next to Talybont Gate/
• Amazon lockers Talybont North

Cardiff University sports Small supermarket and

training village: Subway also on North Road

• Fitness suite
• Sports halls which host
the majority of indoor
sports clubs
• A range of floodlit outdoor
sports facilities

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Talybt Crt
Facilities
• 511 single occupancy
study bedrooms with “I am so glad that I
ensuite facilities picked Talybont Court to
be my home for the first
• Flats for 4-7 students
year of university! Since
• Shared kitchen/dining/ the Talybont Complex
lounge areas is teeming with lots of
• Wheelchair accessible students, it is super easy
accommodation to make friends! The flat
• All rooms have computer itself is also perfect for
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network connection points
and Wi-Fi access Undergraduate ✔ kitchen/sitting area and
Postgraduate ✔
the rooms are spacious,
• 5 rooms suitable for
fitted with a study space,
people with a hearing Couples ✘ unlimited Wifi and an
impairment
Families ✔ ensuite! It certainly has
• Two houses for families felt like home!”
Main Building 0.75 miles
Katie Pike
Heath Park campus 1.5 miles

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✔
Facilities Postgraduate ✘

• 179 single occupancy Couples ✘

study bedrooms with Families ✘
ensuite facilities and ¾
Main Building 1.5 miles
bed (4ft)
Heath Park campus 1.5 miles
• Flats for 6-10 students
• Shared kitchen/dining/
lounge areas
“Living in Talybont Gate with other first years
• Wheelchair accessible means that it is easy to interact with the
accommodation other residents: they are a good group. The
• All rooms have computer rooms are big and have larger (and therefore
network connection points more comfortable) beds than the rest of
and Wi-Fi access the Talybont site. The location is good too.
• Each flat has a Freeview TV There are two supermarkets nearby so you can go and
with licence paid shop for food at any time. Although I study in the School of
• 1 room suitable for people Journalism which is based quite a distance from the main
with a hearing impairment campus, I still manage to walk to my lectures every day
from Talybont Gate.” Shreyas Rai

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Talybt North
Facilities “I really like
• 972 single occupancy • LGBT+ option the way
study bedrooms with Talybont
• 130 parking spaces
ensuite facilities North is
• 6 study bedrooms well-located
• Flats for 6 students equipped for those with with shops
• Shared kitchen/dining a hearing impairment and sports
areas facilties nearby.
• All rooms have computer One of the benefits of
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and Wi-Fi access residence is that if I
Undergraduate ✔ have a problem, I can
• Postgraduate ‘Extra’ option
Postgraduate ✔ speak face to face with
• Some flats reserved for someone at reception,
Welsh speakers and Couples ✘
explain the problem and
learners of Welsh who wish Families ✘ its quickly fixed.”
to be grouped together
Main Building 1.25 miles Rhys Davies
• Quiet living option
Heath Park campus 1.5 miles
• No alcohol option

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Sth
Undergraduate ✔
Postgraduate ✔
Couples ✘
Facilities Families ✘
• 1252 single occupancy Main Building 1 mile
study bedrooms with Heath Park campus 1.25 miles
ensuite facilities
• Flats for 4-8 students
• Shared kitchen/dining
areas
• LGBT+ option “Talybont South is best for meeting new
• All rooms have computer people and it is close to other campuses as
network connection points well. Our flat has all the facilities we need.
and Wi-Fi access The kitchens are a great space to socialise
• 2 study bedrooms before heading out. There are always
equipped for those with groups walking to lectures and into the city.
a hearing impairment University Security are helpful when there is a
problem out of hours.”
Monica Recabar

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University Ha
University Hall is a large self-catered hall located
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Postgraduate ✘
less than 2 miles from the main campus and just Couples ✔
over 1 mile from the Heath Park campus. It stands Families ✔
in its own pleasant, extensive grounds overlooking Main Building 1.75 miles
the city. The hall accommodates 673 students and
Heath Park campus 1.25 miles
also has a small number of residences suitable for
couples and families.

Facilities
• Variety of single occupancy • 4 study bedrooms
study bedrooms with equipped for those with
ensuite or shared a hearing impairment “I love living
bathroom facilities • Social/study space at University
• Shared kitchen/dining • Outdoor multi-use games Hall because
areas area (MUGA) there is
• Quiet living option a great
community
• All rooms have computer Nearest: of people. I have made
network connection points
Shop: Penylan so many friends all from
and Wi-Fi access
different blocks. It’s a
• Laundry Bar: Wellfield Road
great location for scenic
• 65 parking spaces Fast food: Wellfield Road walks like Roath Park.”
• Study bus service to Main Supermarket: Sylvie Greenway
and Heath Park Campus Colchester Avenue
area at no extra cost (for
information on dates/times,
please check our website)

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Halls of Residence
Shopping Area
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Cycle/Footpath

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Campus map
The academic buildings, libraries, Students’ Union, most of the student
residences and the city centre are within a short walking distance of each other.
University buildings Residences
(* indicates main site)

Architecture 6 Main Building 1 Aberconway Hall 58

Biosciences 1, 2 Mathematics 18 Aberdare Hall 60
Business 28, 29, 30 Medicine 78, 83 Cartwright Court 57
Careers and Employability 11 Modern Languages 8 Clodien House 50
Centre for Student Life 11 Music and University Colum Hall 59
Chaplaincy 10 Concert Hall 24, 25 Gordon Hall 64
Chemistry 1*, 9 Optometry and Vision Sciences 31 Hodge Hall 61
Computer Science 18*, 21 Part-time Courses for Adults 20 Roy Jenkins Hall 56
and Informatics Pharmacy and 5 Senghennydd Court 63
Cardiff University Brain 33 Pharmaceutical Sciences Senghennydd Hall 62
Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) Physics and Astronomy 21 Talybont Court 55
Day Care Centre 16 Psychology 3*, 9 Talybont Gate 52
Dentistry 76 Sbarc | Spark 34 Talybont North 53
Earth and Ocean Sciences 1 Security Centre 2 Talybont South 54
Engineering 21 Social Sciences 7*, 11, 17 University Hall 51
English, Communication 27 Sports
and Philosophy •Fitness and 15
Geography and Planning 7 Conditioning Centre
Global Opportunities Centre 11 •Sports Training Village 36
Healthcare Sciences 22, 79 Student Support Centre 11
History, Archaeology 27 Students’ Union 14
and Religion Translational Research Hub 35
Journalism, Media and Culture 13 Welsh 27
Law and Politics 4*, 8

Directions
For door-to-door directions to Cardiff,
go to: cardiff.ac.uk/visit/directions

Satnav Postcodes
Cathays Park Campus –
Main Building: CF10 3AT
Heath Park Campus – CF14 4XN

Scan the
QR code to
find out more.

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Residences Office
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PO Box 533
@cardiffuni
Cardiff
CF14 3XZ
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The University makes every effort to
check the accuracy of the information in
this guide at the time of going to press.
However, inevitably changes do take
place from time to time. You should not
therefore rely solely on this guide and
should visit the website www.cardiff.
ac.uk/residences for latest information.
This guide is also available in Welsh

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