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Our Locations

Whatever you choose to study at USW, you get the best of South Wales to explore and experience – the capital, the coast, the mountain and the valleys.

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The places you study and live make a big difference to what you get out of university. It’s important to be somewhere that feels like home but can also surprise you.

Three locations. One University.

  • Cardiff is a modern, multicultural capital city that will surprise you. Here, you’ll find an amazing quality of life and more green space per person than any UK city. Lots of USW students choose to live in Cardiff, even if they study elsewhere. Well known as a city of culture and entertainment, there's always something to experience in Cardiff.

  • USW Pontypridd is framed by green hills and easy access to the awe-inspiring Brecon Beacons National Park. Here, you’ll have space to focus and horizons to explore. From Pontypridd’s central location, it’s easy to enjoy all that South Wales has to offer – city life and culture, stunning beaches and breath-taking countryside.

  • Newport is an independent, multicultural city that’s full of ideas and opportunities. It’s bidding to become the UK City of Culture 2025, which would be a year-long celebration of Newport’s diversity and communities that are rich in culture, tradition and language.

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A place of inspiring contrasts.

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At a USW open day, you’ll have the chance to explore our campuses, meet academic staff and current students, take part in interactive activities related to your course, learn about life at USW, take tours of the accommodation and facilities, and get lots of advice around support, money, careers and study options.

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