Student Accommodation Swansea
A rejuvenated and thriving university with a growing reputation close to the gorgeous Welsh countryside. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Swansea including student houses, flats and halls.
Student properties in Swansea
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AFS always has the widest choice of student accommodation available. To help you find the right place to live, read our brief guide to the different types of accommodation below.
University residences which are generally full of first year undergraduates are a great way to adjust to living away from home and making new friends. Uni halls are usually located close to campus.
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Generally offer a higher level of amenities than University Halls, at higher rents. Will be home to a more diverse mix of students and normally located close to campus.
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A house share with a group of friends is often the lowest cost option and popular as the next step after living in Halls. Typically located in student friendly areas which require some travel to University.
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A flat or apartment is similar to a house share on a smaller scale and will normally have one or two bedrooms. Ideal for smaller groups or couples.
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Either a premium room in a Private Hall of Residence or a self-contained flat or apartment where all of the amenities are in one space. Typically the most expensive option.
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A room in a house where the landlord or owner currently lives. A good option if you are not too concerned about living with other students and are budget conscious.
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A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.
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Living in Swansea as a student
The University of Wales, Swansea was founded in 1920 and is one of the six constituent institutions of the University of Wales. All degrees are conferred by the University, which exercises a general control over university education in Wales and which is second in size only to the University of London.The University of Wales Swansea is situated in the centre of the South Wales coastline. The main campus lies within Singleton Park on the broad sweep of Swansea Bay, between the City of Swansea and the old fishing village of Mumbles. The beautiful Gower Peninsula, with its famous beaches and tranquil countryside, lies immediately to the west. The Singleton Campus is well known for its marvellous coastal location.
Here you will find details of Private rented accommodation in Swansea including student houses, student flats/apartments in Swansea, bed-sits in Swansea, larger housing schemes in Swansea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you going to live and study in Swansea? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Swansea from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Swansea will cost you £71 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £105 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Swansea. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. AFS has accommodation across the whole city including Brynmill and Uplands.
In Swansea the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on AFS will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Swansea. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by ‘letting period’.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Swansea halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Swansea will be £284.
All landlords and property managers in Swansea are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
Swansea Universities
Swansea is home to both Swansea University and a major campus of The University of Wales, Trinity St.David.
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