Discover Cardiff
Cardiff is a beautiful city, perfect for students looking to have a balance between culture, scenery, and a welcoming place to study.
USW Pontypridd
USW Pontypridd is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the community atmosphere, and the convenience of living and studying in the same place. If you are progressing onto an undergraduate degree within the South Wales Business School or the School of Engineering, your undergraduate study will be at USW Pontypridd.
USW Newport
Just 20 minutes from Cardiff, USW Newport is at the heart of the city of Newport, overlooking the River Usk. Our modern campus is on the riverfront, home to a community of learning that’s dedicated to improving people’s lives. Everything you need is in one place, like the library and cafes, and most other things can be found in the city around campus.
USW Cardiff
If you are progressing onto a Creative Industires degree you will study at the USW Cardiff campus. Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK (Student Living Index,NatWest). From shopping to live sport to music, arts and history, there’s something for everyone and great company to do it with.
THE PURPLE FLAG HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF FOR OFFERING AN ENTERTAINING, DIVERSE, SAFE AND ENJOYABLE NIGHT OUT FOR A THIRD YEAR IN A ROW (2020-2022)
What our students say:
''There are a lot of reasons for choosing to study in south Wales, for example, Wales offers a low cost of living compared to other parts of the UK. Food, accommodation, entertainment, travel and education are all very affordable.''
Nurshuhada Abdul Rahman, Malaysia.
''Wales without doubt has become one of my favourite spots in the UK because of its cosy feeling and how easily you can fit in, which helped me feel at home. The people are very warm and friendly, and Cardiff in particular is multicultural.''
Muhanned Kalash, Libya.