New Undergraduate Students

Living in University accommodation is the beginning of something very exciting, giving you the opportunity to meet new people and make friends for life in a supportive, fun and vibrant community!

There is no need to worry about fluctuating bills as the accommodation fees include utilities (e.g. water, heating, electricity), internet connection & Wi-Fi, a high level of personal contents insurance and free Sport Centre platinum membership! Additional benefits can be found on our Why live with us webpage.

If living in University accommodation is not for you, then alternatively you may prefer to live in Private Sector Accommodation.

Aber Students’ Union Advice Service provides information, advice and support on all aspects of housing in University accommodation and the private sector.

New undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in University owned or managed accommodation for their first year of study at Aberystwyth University, provided you apply by the appropriate deadline date in the year of entry:

• Undergraduate students: 01 September
• If you apply to study at the University through Clearing: 01 September

To qualify for guaranteed University accommodation you must make Aberystwyth your firm choice and also respond to your offer of accommodation by the deadline date detailed in the Accommodation Offer.

A place in University owned or managed accommodation is guaranteed, but not a specific type of room or location.

We offer a variety of accommodation options with all our residences only being a short walk away from campus. 

We offer a range of self-catered residences with either en-suite rooms, flats with shared facilities, or our self-contained studios.  Offering a variety of styles, budgets and locations to find the space that works for you.

If you are a Welsh speaker or learner and would like to live in a Welsh speaking environment, we have dedicated Welsh-medium accommodation available.

Once you have selected Aberystwyth University as your Firm choice, you can apply for accommodation when the portal opens for applications on the 5th March 2025.  However, you can register on the portal from 19th February 2026.

If you apply to study at the University through or after July 1st, once you have confirmed your place to study at Aberystwyth University, you will need to fill in a form and be manually allocated accommodation.

Our How to Apply webpage provides a handy step-by-step guide on making an online application for University accommodation.