Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University and purpose-built student accommodation

Cardiff Metropolitan University is listed in the PBSAX directory as a higher-education provider connected to UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Cardiff. Profile fields such as campuses, related schemes, and websites come from PBSAX records and public sources linked on this page, including 12 linked schemes. Use the profile to open those schemes and the matching city hub, then confirm intake and accommodation policy on the university’s own publications and HESA provider statistics.

Private PBSA that serves Cardiff Metropolitan University students still needs its own operator file — including ANUK/Unipol National Code membership where the Renters’ Rights Act section 32 pathway under SI 2026/327 is used for fixed-term tenancies from 1 May 2026. Browse the directory, schemes for sale, and accreditation codes.

University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, Wales~11,445 students

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a modern institution committed to delivering practice-focused education, impactful research, and innovation across diverse disciplines. It aims to make a positive difference to Wales and the wider world through student success and community engagement.

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About

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university located in Cardiff, Wales. It was formerly known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff which was established in 1996.

PBSA Demand

Split-campus sport/creative intake. Needs a clear Met-targeted leasing plan — not automatic spillover from Cathays.

Campus catchment

well supplied
Students
11,445
Nearby beds (~2 mi)
7,166
Beds / 100 students
62.6
Schemes tracked
12

More supplied catchment — about 62.6 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

City avg rent
£120-£170/week
City occupancy
93-96%
City yield range
5.5-7.0%
PBSA in CardiffCardiff valuation guideCardiff UniversityUniversity of South Wales (Cardiff campus)

Key Information

Coat of arms
Cardiff Metropolitan University coat of arms
City
Cardiff
Region
Wales
Student population (approx)
11,445

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 7,166 beds

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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
Howard Gardens301< 0.1 miNjoy Student LivingCardiff
West Wing444< 0.1 mi—Cardiff
Howard Gardens540< 0.1 miMezzinoCardiff
Newport Road Lane, Cardiff4340.1 mi—Cardiff
Livin3010.1 miNjoy Student LivingCardiff
The Fitzalan20260.2 miPrestige Student LivingCardiff
Longcross Court7060.3 mi—Cardiff
Windsor House4340.3 miHello StudentCardiff
Glendower House5560.4 miCRM StudentsCardiff
Summit House5560.4 miHello StudentCardiff
Alwyn Court4340.4 miHello StudentCardiff
Bridge Street Exchange Bridge Street, Cardiff4340.4 mi—Cardiff

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