Welcome to Treforest Campus
In the heart of the South Wales valleys
Onsite Student Union, Gym, Shops & More
Industry Employers On Your Doorstep
Cardiff Is Just 20 Minutes Away
COURSES
From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Treforest gives you access to an abundance of onsite facilities, technologies and industry-leading lecturers.
Broaden your horizons and prepare for your chosen career with our cutting-edge facilities.
Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. With an onsite student union, sports centre, restaurants, shops, and more, it's boasts a great student community.
We have invested in the latest technology, software and equipment to ensure that you are ready to start your chosen career with confidence and experience. Our Treforest campus also has plenty of dedicated workspaces, allowing you to work collaboratively on projects with friends and colleagues.
STUDENT LIFE IN TREFOREST
Treforest from a Student's Perspective
In this video, Masters student, Poppy, shows us her top places to go in Treforest and offers some hints and tips that you'd only know if you were a student in the area.
Have questions? Chat to a student that's been in your shoes
Want to know a bit more about life on campus, or perhaps you have questions about Pontypridd as a place to live? Our Unibuddies are here to answer your questions. Ask away!
Explore a town filled with history, heritage and plenty to discover
From Pontypridd, you can enjoy all that South Wales has to offer – city life and culture, stunning beaches and breathtaking countryside. It is a town filled with history and heritage and plenty to discover. Cardiff is just a 20-minutes away, offering nightlife, entertainment, culture and more!

Meet new people who become friends for life
USW is much more than a place of study. In fact, USW is home to diverse and welcoming students from across the world. No matter your chosen path, when you join the #USWFamily you'll find people just like you, who share your interests, beliefs, and motivations.

Get involved with clubs and societies
With over 100 societies and clubs to choose from, endless support, activities, events, volunteer opportunities and skill-development, USWSU strive to make sure you have the chance to enrich every aspect of your student life.

Accommodation in Treforest
Living in Halls is a big part of the student experience – it’s much more than just a place to stay and we can help you feel right at home.
There are lots of accommodation options at USW so you can choose the student accommodation that works best for you. We can also offer lots of advice on finding private rental properties.
DIRECTIONS
Find directions of how to find us below. If you've booked a visit, we look forward to meeting you!