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.
Your new home
For September 2023 we will be offering students age 18 or over to book a room either at University managed accommodation or at Eclipse, managed by Collegiate. Students under the age of 18 will only be offered University managed accommodation.
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 only a 17-minute walk from the International Study Centre and offers unrivalled student accommodation that’s located perfectly 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
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.
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.
Accommodation costs
University Accommodation
Part-catered (shared bathroom)
£5,591.60 - £6,403.60
Part-catered (en-suite)
from £6,400.80
Self-catered (shared bathroom)
£4,519.20 - £5,328.40
Self-catered (en-suite)
£4,925.20 - £6,921.60
Eclipse Accommodation
6 Bed Ensuite (Shared Apartment)
Approx - £7,436 (tenancy length – 44 weeks)
Studio (Private Studio Apartment)
Approx - £8,316 (tenancy length – 44 weeks)
Please note: these are the accommodation costs for the 2023/24 academic year.
