Student accommodation in Cardiff
Students starting in September can apply to live in Cardiff University accommodation. Most options are a short walk from the University and the city centre. There is a range of shared flats in different areas of the city. 70% of bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities.
All rooms in University residences have a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, and wifi. Some also have meal plans. You will share a kitchen/dining area, and can apply for an ensuite bathroom if you wish. View more information on University residences.
Eclipse, managed by Collegiate – our trusted third-party accommodation partner – is located close to the International Study Centre and offers unrivalled student accommodation that is perfect for your studies.
Eclipse is only available for students age 18 or over.
6 Bed Ensuite - what's included?
A 13.5m2 bedroom and your own private bathroom in a shared apartment with 6 bedrooms
- High specification design
- 40” television in each bedroom (tv licence not included)
- 3/4 bed with under-bed storage
- Double USB chargers
- Large desk space with luxury mesh-backed adjustable study chair
- Double wardrobe with shelves and full-length mirror
- Private en-suite bathroom with shower
- Large shared kitchen which includes:
- Dishwasher, combination microwave and conventional oven
- Breakfast bar and stools with separate seating area
- Double 'American Style' fridge freezer
- 50” television in kitchen/living area
Studio - what's included?
Your own private studio apartment - size 16m2
- High specification design
- 40” television (tv licence not included)
- 3/4 bed with under-bed storage
- Double USB chargers
- Large desk space with luxury mesh-backed adjustable study chair
- Double wardrobe with shelves and full-length mirror
- Private en-suite bathroom with shower
- Ample shelving space
- Combination microwave/oven and 4 ring induction hob
- Breakfast bar and stools
- Under-counter fridge/freezer
University Accommodation
*Please note: these are guideline costs for 31 week tenancies starting November 2024 ending June 2025
Part-catered (shared bathroom)
2024/25: £4,513 - £5,168
Part-catered (en-suite)
2024/25: from £5,166
Self-catered (shared bathroom)
2024/25: £3,648 - £4,301
Self-catered (en-suite)
2024/25: £3,976 - £5,586
Private Accommodation - Eclipse
En-suite (Shared Apartment)
2024/25: £181 per week
(tenancy length - 35.5 weeks - November 2024 to July 2025)
*these tenancies end in June/July 2025 but if you need accommodation for the summer period you will have the chance to request this during your tenancy.
University Accommodation
Part-catered (shared bathroom)
2024/25: £3,489 - £3,995
Part-catered (en-suite)
2024/25: from £3,993
Self-catered (shared bathroom)
2024/25: £2,820 - £3,325
Self-catered (en-suite)
2024/25: £3,074 - £4,318
1/3 You will have your own room, with everything you need to make yourself feel at home.
2/3 Shared spaces allow you to work with friends or hang out together after classes.
3/3 All of Cardiff's accommodation options are within walking distance of the University.
Arranging your own accommodation privately
If you are booking your own accommodation privately it is important that you let us know where you are staying and that you are staying less than 60 minutes' commute away from Cardiff University International Study Centre.
Please also refer to our 'Look out for fraud' section, which highlights the potential risks of booking accommodation privately.
Act early if you can
Our accommodation is now available to book for January 2025. Act fast to increase your chances of priority room allocation.
Booking your accommodation
Your next steps for booking your room
It is important to arrange your accommodation before you arrive in the UK. Not only will this give you peace of mind that you know where you will be staying, this will ensure that you have no difficulty confirming your course at immigration or police registration (if required).
- Request accommodation when you apply for the International Study Centre.
- Confirm your place at the International Study Centre.
- The Central Student Support team will then contact you with information about the next steps you need to take to book your accommodation. If you applied directly through our online application form, your Student Enrolment Advisor will answer any questions you have about your accommodation options, the facilities offered and what you need to bring with you.
Please note, the accommodation options available may depend on your study start date. Once you have confirmed your place on the course – and have indicated on your application that you would like International Study Centre accommodation – we will contact you to advise you on the residences available to you.
Arrange your room
If you have any queries regarding accommodation availability and accommodation options, you can contact the CardiffISC.CSS@studygroup.com who are available for any help or advice you may need.
Look out for fraud
Scammers may specifically target international students so it is important to be able to recognise common signs of fraudulent activity and know what to do if you come across it. Let us know at fraudreporting@studygroup.com if you have any concerns about fraudulent activity when dealing with a private accommodation provider so that we can help to protect you and other international students in case they are targeted in the same way.
