Newport

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Newport is a vibrant city situated between Cardiff and Bristol.
Home to the £100m retail development Friars Walk.

Being a student at our Newport Campus means you have everything on your doorstep including student halls metres from the campus, as well as shops, restaurants, and great transport links.

Newport is a vibrant city situated between Cardiff and Bristol.
Home to the £100m retail development Friars Walk.

THE CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN NEWPORT CITY CENTRE, WHICH HAS GYMS, RESTAURANTS, AND A VARIETY OF SHOPPING OUTLETS. THE CITY PROVIDES A REALLY ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS.

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Hotel and Hospitality Management

Get to know Newport

Three friends browsing the shops in Friars Walk Newport.

Shopping

Friars Walk, Commercial Street, the Kingsway Centre and Newport Market host everything from high street names and local independent retailers to traders, cafes and coffee shops.

A group of students gathering at the food court at Newport market.

Food and Drink

The city of Newport will cater for all your foodie needs - from artisan bakeries and cafes to the multi award-winning brewery, Tiny Rebel and more. Not to mention the recently redeveloped Newport Market that houses a range of independent traders.

Three smiling students wearing sunglasses on Newport Riverfront.

Sight-seeing

From historical Roman baths and museums to exploring Newport wetlands, there is something for everyone in this up-and-coming city. 

A group of students walking down through Cardiff holding coffee.

Transport links

Our Newport Campus is in the heart of the city and has great transport links meaning you can travel to other UK cities with ease. From our Newport campus, Wales’s capital city, Cardiff, is just a 30-minute train ride away.

Two students smiling and exploring the area surrounding Newport City Campus.

Entertainment

Newport is a great place to unwind and spend time with friends. Whether you’re into sports, music, drama or comedy, you’ll never be short of ways to spend your time.

Student Life

Accommodation

Our Campuses

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See it for yourself

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.