About
The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. The university is the second largest university in Wales in terms of its student numbers, and offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university has three main faculties across its campuses in South Wales.
PBSA Demand
Smaller Cardiff footprint. Incremental demand for centre/east value stock.
- City avg rent
- £120-£170/week
- City occupancy
- 93-96%
- City yield range
- 5.5-7.0%
Key Information
- Coat of arms

- City
- Cardiff
- Region
- Wales
- Student population (approx)
- 23,670
PBSA Near This University
12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 7,501 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Pont Haearn | 643 | < 0.1 mi | Unite Students | Cardiff |
| Lumis Living - Cardiff | 512 | 0.1 mi | Lumis Living | Cardiff |
| Bridge Street Exchange Bridge Street, Cardiff | 434 | 0.1 mi | — | Cardiff |
| Bridge Street Exchange | 434 | 0.1 mi | Now Students | Cardiff |
| Zenith | 543 | 0.2 mi | CRM Students | Cardiff |
| The Fitzalan | 2026 | 0.3 mi | Prestige Student Living | Cardiff |
| Newport Road Lane, Cardiff | 434 | 0.3 mi | — | Cardiff |
| Vita Student Cardiff | 401 | 0.3 mi | Vita Student | Cardiff |
| Summit House | 556 | 0.3 mi | Hello Student | Cardiff |
| Windsor House | 434 | 0.3 mi | Hello Student | Cardiff |
| Lumis Cardiff | 544 | 0.4 mi | — | Cardiff |
| Howard Gardens | 540 | 0.4 mi | Mezzino | Cardiff |