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Cardiff University accommodation offers a range of housing options for students, couples, and families. Located within walking or cycling distance of University Students’ Union, and Cardiff's civic centre, these accommodations ensure accessibility and comfort for students. More than 70% of bedrooms at Cardiff University accommodation have their own en-suite bathrooms.

Cardiff University accommodation prices range from 120-160 GBP (12,750-17,000 INR) per week. Undergraduate students who have received a firm offer are guaranteed a single occupancy spot in accommodation. International postgraduate students of Cardiff University arriving in September are also guaranteed accommodation if they meet the required deadlines.

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Cardiff University Accommodation 2024: On-Campus
1.1 Cardiff University Housing for Undergraduates
1.2 Cardiff University Housing for Postgraduates
Cardiff University Accommodation: How to Apply?
2.1 Cardiff University Accommodation Contact
Student Accommodation Near Cardiff University

Cardiff University Accommodation 2024: On-Campus

Housing at Cardiff University is offered through 18+ residence halls to all UG and PG students. These range from Ensuite to Shared Bathroom, along with a choice of self-catered or part-catered housing options. Cardiff University accommodation prices for the academic year 2024-25 are discussed in the sections below:

Cardiff University Housing for Undergraduates

Accommodation	Weekly Cost (GBP)	Weekly Cost (INR)
Aberconway Hall	140	14,880
Aberdare Hall	129	13,711
Adam Street Gardens	164	17,431
Cartwright Court	129	13,711
Clodien House	157	16,687
Colum Hall	150	15,943
Gordon Hall	147	15,624
Roy Jenkins Hall	129	13,711
Senghennydd Court	129	13,711
Senghennydd Hall	168	17,856
Student Houses (Colum Road/Place)	119	12,648
Student Houses (Village)	119	12,648
Talybont Court	152	16,156
Talybont Gate	152	16,156
Talybont North	129	13,711
Talybont South	150	15,943
Ty Pont Haearn	161	17,112
University Hall	129	13,711

Cardiff University Housing for Postgraduates

Accommodation	Weekly Cost (GBP)	Weekly Cost (INR)
Aberdare Hall	129	13,711
Clodien House	157	16,687
Hodge Hall	140	14,880
Roy Jenkins Hall	129	13,711
Senghennydd Court	129	13,711
Student Houses (Colum Road/Place)	119	12,648
Student Houses (Village)	119	12,648
Talybont Court	152	16,156
Talybont North	129	13,711

Cardiff University Accommodation: How to Apply?

Students can apply for accommodation once they've received a confirmed offer to study. This can be done through the Cardiff University online system (SIMS), using the username and password provided via email after the application was received.

Application Portal: SIMS
Application Deadline: Monday 29 July 2024
Non-refundable prepayment for PG students: 250 GBP (26,572 INR)

Cardiff University Accommodation Contact

Tel	+44 (0)29 2087 4849
Email	residences@cardiff.ac.uk
Web	www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences

Student Accommodation Near Cardiff University

Some international students taking admissions at Cardiff University may not be able to get accommodation at the university. They can check out various off-campus housing options available near Cardiff University using some popular resources such as Amber Student and University Living. Some of those accommodation options have been listed below along with the weekly rent:

Accommodation	Weekly Rent (GBP)	Weekly Rent (INR)
Howard Gardens	170	18,069
The West Wing	170	18,069
Collegiate Eclipse	174	18,494
Collegiate Crown Place	209	22,214
Cambrian Point	159	16,900

The Residence Life Team (RLT) at Cardiff University, composed of both students and staff, is dedicated to ensuring residents have an enjoyable experience during their stay. They are committed to helping students in seamlessly transitioning into university life.

Cardiff University Accommodation: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 20 Reviews

CMU does not offer on-campus housing for graduate students; it is available only for undergraduates. Graduate students typically live in off-campus accommodations, which can be found through platforms such as apartments.com. Off-campus rent varies: a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment costs $2115 plus utilities, with individual shares around $920. In the UK, student accommodations include private options like Lumis Student Living, with rents like £148 per week, inclusive of amenities such as gyms and study rooms.

Private accommodation costs can range from £450 to £980 per month, often including bills, though additional costs for utilities may apply. Some accommodations are located within a 12-minute distance from campus.

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My Cardiff Uni Experience

Likes

Style of teaching: practical approach with problem solving mindset as the base for learning. Compare it with Indian style of college education where focus is more on theory and passing exams
Research environment: research as integral part of learning
Supportive faculty: faculty providing resources as required for projects.

Dislikes

Lack of proper job support
Bad weather (atleast for me)
Potential situations of racial abuse (I avoided a lot of situations like this)

Accommodation

Off Campus

Since the University was an open campus with academic buildings spread across the city of Cardiff, all the accommodation was off campus. University did provide their own accommodation, ranging from flats to studio apartments to shared houses, etc. I myself opted for university-provided accommodation. The university provided a list of accommodation that they were providing. Since I was late to apply, I got a shared house with shared bathrooms and a kitchen with 9 individual rooms. The rent was £124 per week, which came down to around £500 per month.
There are plenty of private university living complexes available around the city, suitable for every need.
My accommodation was a 20 mins walk away from my academic building and 5 minutes away from the main university building.

Since the University was an open campus with academic buildings spread across the city of Cardiff, all the accommodation was off campus. University did provide their own accommodation, ranging from flats to studio apartments to shared houses, etc. I myself opted for university-provided accommodation. The university provided a list of accommodation that they were providing. Since I was late to apply, I got a shared house with shared bathrooms and a kitchen with 9 individual rooms. The rent was £124 per week, which came down to around £500 per month.
There are plenty of private university living complexes available around the city, suitable for every need.
My accommodation was a 20 mins walk away from my academic building and 5 minutes away from the main university building.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 4/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Simran Dey

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2023 )M.Sc Human Resource ManagementSeptember 19, 2025

9.7 /10

My Master's at Cardiff University Review

Likes

The location it was situated in.
The student crowd and the student union.
The curriculum that was taught and the manner in which it was taught (the professors were the best part!).

Dislikes

In my course, there were not enough students, like it was not that in the forefront, even though we had an amazing faculty and group of professors.
It might get a little daunting for international student especially Indians, as the teaching method is quite fast paced.
The distance was a problem (for me since I was in business school, it was right at the end of the college premises).

Accommodation

Off Campus

I chose to live at West Wing, an off-campus private accommodation, during my stay at Cardiff University. It was around 20 minutes from the main campus. Cardiff has many possibilities, so the search was simple. However, the finest spots are packed up quickly, so it’s better to start early.
Before coming, I booked my spot online, and I would strongly advise the international students to do the same. Wi-Fi, utilities, gym access, study rooms and common areas were all included in the monthly fee at West Wing. (I used to pay GBP 170 per week for my room, which was a studio apartment). These aspects which offered comfort and chances for peer interaction, greatly influenced the lives of students. As an international student, it was comforting to know that security was robust.
Although the West Wing and other private accommodations are convenient, the university also offers its own apartments. However, because they tend to sell out rapidly, reservations must be made well in advance.
When they miss out, students often go to private options. The daily commute was a minor drawback of living off campus, but walking and public transport were dependable and doable. Due to their affordability and closeness to the university, Cathays and Roath are highly sought-after by Indians and foreign students seeking vibrant, student-focused neighbourhoods.Overall, I had a good experience at West wing, it was my home away from home, and I will always have an attachment to that place. I will forever cherish the experiences I had there and it has deeply shaped me into the person I am today.

I chose to live at West Wing, an off-campus private accommodation, during my stay at Cardiff University. It was around 20 minutes from the main campus. Cardiff has many possibilities, so the search was simple. However, the finest spots are packed up quickly, so it’s better to start early.
Before coming, I booked my spot online, and I would strongly advise the international students to do the same. Wi-Fi, utilities, gym access, study rooms and common areas were all included in the monthly fee at West Wing. (I used to pay GBP 170 per week for my room, which was a studio apartment). These aspects which offered comfort and chances for peer interaction, greatly influenced the lives of students. As an international student, it was comforting to know that security was robust.
Although the West Wing and other private accommodations are convenient, the university also offers its own apartments. However, because they tend to sell out rapidly, reservations must be made well in advance.
When they miss out, students often go to private options. The daily commute was a minor drawback of living off campus, but walking and public transport were dependable and doable. Due to their affordability and closeness to the university, Cathays and Roath are highly sought-after by Indians and foreign students seeking vibrant, student-focused neighbourhoods.Overall, I had a good experience at West wing, it was my home away from home, and I will always have an attachment to that place. I will forever cherish the experiences I had there and it has deeply shaped me into the person I am today.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Chahat Awasthi

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2020 )M.A International JournalismMay 29, 2025

9.0 /10

My Masters in Cardiff University Experience

Likes

Well-read, experienced professors who would go the extra mile to make you successful every step of the way
Curriculum was hands-on and allowed you to hone skills to the point that buy the time you left college you had a portfolio ready, contacts nurtured and in your kitty
The college takes care of international student in case of emergencies, especially if you run out of money and have no job

Dislikes

Expensive for international students
My course wasnt NCTJ accredited which is a requirement for most news agencies, esp in the UK but also most news agencies will train you in the course if you are hired
If you plan to come back to India, you will feel a clash of ethics as the college teaches you very high standards of ethics

Accommodation

Off Campus

I saw online platforms for student accommodations on FB and websites. Monthly rent for Lumis (my accommodation) was £450. The rooms are really small. Kitchen is communal, so you have to take turns to clean it and throw the trash out. No challenges really. Bathroom was tiny but attached to your room. Electricity was included in rent, which, trust me, is a massive plus. Heating included. There was a laundry room and gym. You had to pay for use. There was also a reading room with a printer attached. You had to pay for printer use. Most of the room and kitchen are furnished. You will need to buy your own bedding though and some utensils. It's good to buy your cooker from India. Other utensils you can get from the pound store in the UK or from an outgoing student. He'd sell it for ultra cheap.
In terms of accos, I recommend Lumis and Zenit in Cardiff. Both are good accos. Both accos are at a 12-minute distance from campus, which is not a lot by UK standards.

I saw online platforms for student accommodations on FB and websites. Monthly rent for Lumis (my accommodation) was £450. The rooms are really small. Kitchen is communal, so you have to take turns to clean it and throw the trash out. No challenges really. Bathroom was tiny but attached to your room. Electricity was included in rent, which, trust me, is a massive plus. Heating included. There was a laundry room and gym. You had to pay for use. There was also a reading room with a printer attached. You had to pay for printer use. Most of the room and kitchen are furnished. You will need to buy your own bedding though and some utensils. It's good to buy your cooker from India. Other utensils you can get from the pound store in the UK or from an outgoing student. He'd sell it for ultra cheap.
In terms of accos, I recommend Lumis and Zenit in Cardiff. Both are good accos. Both accos are at a 12-minute distance from campus, which is not a lot by UK standards.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Ahana Das

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2024 )IELTS Score : 8M.A English LiteratureMay 23, 2025

4.8 /10

Review of Cardiff University - Ahana Das

Likes

It has a supportive faculty with learned, kind professors.
I like my peers who are supportive and friendly
Teaching here is a group discussion rather than a one way teaching from the professor alone

Dislikes

Certain things are pretty vague about the education process - atleast in my course.
Lack of enough understanding of what is expected from the professors or the assessment reviewers when they access reviews
College library lacks a few resources

Accommodation

Off Campus

Find your accommodation through known platforms that you get on Google like Amber, Unite Students, etc. If you have any relatives living at the same place, you can easily live with them. If you are going with the application through an agent, you can ask them to find you an accommodation as well since they did this job for long.

Monthly Expenses: GBP 1,200

Find your accommodation through known platforms that you get on Google like Amber, Unite Students, etc. If you have any relatives living at the same place, you can easily live with them. If you are going with the application through an agent, you can ask them to find you an accommodation as well since they did this job for long.

academic: 6/10

faculty: 5/10

infrastructure: 7/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 5/10

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Uday Sawant

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2022 )M.Sc Advanced Computer ScienceMay 20, 2025

8.3 /10

Cardiff University - Masters Review !

Likes

Faculty: Some of the faculty members are very experienced and knowledgeable. There are some who are great researchers but not that great teachers
Academics: Pretty content with the courses and options we had with the electives.
Extracurricular activities: There are ample societies (sports, cultural) you can be part of.

Dislikes

Placements: There are career fairs in the first sem for the graduate roles. Not really helpful if you have senior work experience and need to get into senior roles

Accommodation

Off Campus

Through uni admission groups (WhatsApp). I was at a private student accommodation, that's why.
My rent was £140/week including bills (2022-23)

Through uni admission groups (WhatsApp). I was at a private student accommodation, that's why.
My rent was £140/week including bills (2022-23)

academic: 10/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Deepak Yadav

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2023 )M.Sc Advanced Computer ScienceMay 19, 2025

8.7 /10

Cardiff University : Living in cardiff for my Master's !

Likes

A good university overall with good faculty good modules but can definitely improve module content.
Overall learning experience was great. Faculty was really helpful.

Accommodation

Off Campus

980 pounds per month.I booked it through the website. Facilities were good

980 pounds per month.I booked it through the website. Facilities were good

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Ashish Kalsarpe

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2022 )MS Data Science and AnalyticsMay 15, 2025

8.3 /10

Cardiff Uni - Yes or No !

Likes

Uni Culture and uni trying to help everyone and the societies being made for every community so that a student feels homely and engaged.
The professors are really helpful and they try to help ypu out with any issues you go to them.

Accommodation

Off Campus

Accomodation was really lovely , i used amberstudent, 750 gbp per month

Accomodation was really lovely , i used amberstudent, 750 gbp per month

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 4/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Rhidya Gupta

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2022 )IELTS Score : 6M.Sc Business ManagementApril 23, 2025

7.0 /10

An honest review of Cardiff university

Likes

The infrastructure in the campus was really beautiful and equipped with all the necessary things
The staff was very friendly and understanding and highly educated individuals
Various clubs and societies were present, and you could even make your own club

Dislikes

There were too many students in one class
There were a lot of international students in the class
They did not assign groups to us and asked us to make our own groups, which did not give us a lot of chance to interact with other students from other countries

Accommodation

Off Campus

Off campus. Student accommodations are really good. You can find them through online platforms or agents. If you’re choosing to stay in Cardiff, eclipse is a good option where I stay. They have a lot of facilities. The bedrooms are on suite and the kitchen has a lot of space. They also have a movie room, study rooms, a gym, and party rooms in their facilities, which adds on to your student experience. It is also located in the city center, which gives you a lot of connectivity.

Monthly Expenses: GBP 900

Off campus. Student accommodations are really good. You can find them through online platforms or agents. If you’re choosing to stay in Cardiff, eclipse is a good option where I stay. They have a lot of facilities. The bedrooms are on suite and the kitchen has a lot of space. They also have a movie room, study rooms, a gym, and party rooms in their facilities, which adds on to your student experience. It is also located in the city center, which gives you a lot of connectivity.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

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Niketa Waghela

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2022 )M.Sc Business ManagementSeptember 7, 2024

7.8 /10

A Center for Creative Research, Outstanding Academic Achievement, and Active Campus Life

Likes

1. The Campus is huge and beautiful as it is Cardiff that itself is a very vibrant place.
2. The student support team is quite responsive.
3. It offers a welcoming environment for every student and has lots of research opportunities.

Dislikes

1. The accommodations are pretty small for the price.
2. The cost of living is high comparatively.
3. Yes, the weather is rainy most of the time and that does not please everyone.

Accommodation

Off Campus

The accommodation varies from price to price, though it is expensive. The outside campus accommodation cost me 172 pounds per week for a Studio and that was not even spacious.

The location of the university is the primary factor that is attracting most of the students including myself. The modern facilities that the university provides like the libraries, laboratories and so on make it convenient to deal with day-to-day courses. There is a strong social community that keeps you connected with people of similar interests and helps you maintain a work-life balance.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 5/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Rishimaran

Cardiff University( Enrolled 2023 )M.Sc Business ManagementSeptember 6, 2024

6.7 /10

Cardiff University Review

Likes

I like the mode of work assigned like assignments.

Dislikes

I dislike the poor availability of placement which every college in India has.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I live in an ensuite room with a shared kitchen of 6 people. I pay 148 GBP (2023-2024) per week. It's a private accommodation known as Lumis Student Living which has all the amenities included in the rent like a Cinema room, games, gym, study room, meeting hall etc.

Top 10 Ranking in the UK and especially it's a Russel Group University. I chose Cardiff University for its strong academic reputation, diverse course offerings, and high global rankings. Its prime location in a vibrant city, along with excellent career opportunities and a supportive campus environment, made it an ideal choice. My overall experience has been enriching, both academically and socially.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 3/10

extracurricular: 4/10

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