Student Parking

Registered students can only apply for a permit if:

• You are a resident in Cwrt Mawr, Rosser, Trefloyne, Pentre Jane Morgan, or Fferm Penglais.
• You are resident in Pantycelyn – please note: there are only 55 spaces available which are given on a first come, first served basis.
• You are a commuting student with a term-time address 3 miles or more from the Penglais campus - apply for Option 1.
• You are a disabled blue badge holder - apply for Option 1.
• Non Blue Badge Holders (Non residential option 2) - In special circumstances, an Aberystwyth University (AU) pass may be approved for those who although they are not registered blue badge holders, have a disability that affects their car parking requirements. This will be subject to an assessment by Accessibility Adviser. Students should email accessibility@aber.ac.uk of their condition in the first instance.

The following evidence will need to be sent with the email:

Proof that the student is awaiting the outcome of their application for a registered blue badge. If successful, they will need to return their AU pass to efastaff@aber.ac.uk upon receipt of their registered blue badge. 

Specific medical evidence from a medical professional explaining the barriers/needs related to their disability, where they will be at a significant disadvantage within the university context if they did not have access to parking on campus. This helps us understand the uniqueness of the context which my be why the student does not have a national badge.

Permits are either issued for a specific period of time if an outcome of application for a registered blue badge is awaited or for the duration of a student's course of study. A disability Adviser will recommend parking arrangements for the period of time that is appropriate. AU issued passes must be valid and prominently displayed at all times whilst using the car parks.

Please note: Companion/nominated drivers are not authorised to use University parking facilities.

• Students living within 3 miles of Campus (non-residential) do not qualify to apply for a permit.

Please note: all permits will be cross-checked against our Residences list. If you are found to have intentionally misinformed us of your term time address, your parking permit may be terminated and you will be reimbursed the sum of the permit minus an administration fee of £20. It may take up to 28 days for us to process your reimbursement. 

Permits for this academic year (2026-27) will be available to buy via our online shop from Monday 17 August 2026. 

Permits issued for the 2026-2027 session will be valid from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027

Before you apply, please check you are eligible in the section above. (i.e. residential student living in AU accommodation)

Permits can be purchased in advance or once you have arrived. Please select the appropriate option to buy your permit:

• AU Halls of Residence - Penglais Campus
• Pantycelyn
• School of Art
• Disabled blue badge holders
• Motorcycles
• Non-residential Option 1
• Non-residential Option 2

Permits issued for the 2026-2027 session will be valid from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027. However, if you are living in University accommodation the permit will terminate in line with your accommodation licence agreement termination date. 

Permits will be available for collection from Monday 5 October 2026 onwards at Penbryn Reception, Penglais Campus between 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday.

Security will be patrolling car parks and issuing parking notices as applicable from the following Monday. During the collection period security will not be patrolling until the following week i.e. Monday 12 of October 2026.

Parking charges are approved by the Resources and Performance Committee of the University and are revised each year. Parking charges for this academic session are:

Student permits which are no longer required must be returned and will be refunded pro rata, less an administration charge. Permits that have been issued in excess of 6 months will not be refunded. Permits with fewer than 5 months to run until expiration will not be refunded. 

Disclaimer: Aberystwyth University reserve the right to review the fees on an annual basis, which may result in a price increase. 

You can park in the designated parking areas shown on the Penglais Parking Map. Student halls parking is marked in purple.

If you have selected a non-residential permit and are therefore commuting more than three miles to university, your available car park is Pentre Jane Morgan.

In the first instance, any vehicle contravening the University Parking Regulations will be issued with a warning notice. In the case of a second contravention, a Parking Charge Notice will be issued and attached to the windscreen. The charge is £80. More information about the University's Parking Regulations.