Pontypridd Campus

A diverse and friendly community is at the heart of our Pontypridd Campus. Learning is spread over three sites: Treforest, Glyntaff and USW Sport Park. From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Pontypridd reflects the University’s heritage and ambition.

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Aerospace Centre, Pontypridd Campus.
A landscape view of Glyntaff Campus behind flowers
USW's indoor FIFA standard 3G football pitch at the Sport Park.

Here, you’ll find everything you need – your classes, the library, sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with.


Discover Pontypridd

  • Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscapes. With an onsite student union, sports centre, restaurants, shops, and more, it boasts a great student community.

  • Glyntaff is home to our Health, Nursing, Police, Sport and Science students. We have invested in the latest technology, software and equipment to ensure that you are ready to jump into your chosen career with confidence.

  • The University of South Wales has a strong sporting background, an excellent reputation for sport degrees, and impressive facilities for our students to study and train in. We have some of the best facilities in the UK offering clubs, courses and qualifications.


Transforming Teaching Through Campus Investments

We are investing in the future of STEM at USW with an exciting new Computing, Engineering and Technology building at our Pontypridd Campus.


Pontypridd Campus Life

A colourful staircase and ourdoor social area leading up to the accommodation blocks at Treforest campus.

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Student Life

At USW you’ll make friends for life, try out lots of new things and become more independent than ever before. You’ll be part of a supportive environment for studying and living, where new students quickly feel at home.