Glyntaff Campus

Space to focus, room to thrive

Glyntaff Campus offers a supportive, community-focused environment where you can settle in and focus on your studies. It’s a place where it’s easy to find your rhythm, get to know people and feel part of campus life from the start.

Set alongside the River Taff and surrounded by green hills, you’ll have space to work, reflect and recharge between lectures. Whether you’re studying or taking a break, the setting helps you stay balanced and focused.

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Why Glyntaff

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A close-knit community

Glyntaff provides a friendly, supportive environment where it’s easy to make connections and feel part of campus life from day one.

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Space to focus and recharge

Green surroundings, riverside paths and a calmer pace help you concentrate on your studies and take time to reset.

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Connected to everything

With easy travel links, you can access more of student life, explore the local area and make the most of your time at university.

Campus life

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Student Union and social spaces

Enjoy social spaces on campus, with plenty of ways to get involved in events, societies and student activities. It’s easy to meet people, try something new and make the most of your time outside of study.

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Hands-on learning

Gain practical experience in professional-standard facilities, from labs and clinical spaces to simulation environments. Practice skills, analyse evidence and build confidence for your future career.

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Eat, shop and drink

Grab a bite or take a break on campus, with food courts offering hot meals, snacks and coffee. More cafés, shops and food spots are nearby in Treforest and Pontypridd.

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Study facilities

Learn in professional-standard facilities designed to support your subject. You’ll have access to specialist spaces and equipment that help you build skills, gain confidence and get more from your studies.

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Easy Travel Between Campuses

With free, regular shuttle buses between Glyntaff, Treforest and the Sport Park, getting around is simple and convenient.

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Outdoor spaces and nature

Set alongside the River Taff, Glyntaff Campus is surrounded by green space and walking trails. Whether you need a break between lectures or a quiet place to think, it’s easy to step outside, recharge and clear your head.

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Explore the campus

Get a feel for life at Glyntaff Campus before you arrive.

Take a virtual tour and see the spaces where you’ll study, relax and spend your time day to day.

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Directions to Glyntaff Campus

Getting to Glyntaff Campus is simple. Clear routes and regular services make it easy to reach campus, whether you’re travelling by car or train.

University of South Wales
Glyntaff Campus
Cemetery Road
Pontypridd
CF37 4BD
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)345 576 0101

Email: [email protected]

Get directions on Google Maps.

Glyntaff Campus is easy to reach from the M4 and A470.

Leave the M4 at junction 32 and join the A470 north towards Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd
After around 6 miles, follow signs for the A473 and the University of South Wales
Take the second exit at the roundabout and turn right onto Cemetery Road
The main entrance and reception are on your right before the mini roundabout.

Postcode for sat nav: CF37 4BD

Glyntaff Campus is a short walk from Treforest train station.