International Accommodation Award
Free Accommodation and Affordable Living for International Students
At Aberystwyth University, we are proud to offer one of the UK’s most generous accommodation packages for international students.
Eligible students can receive free or discounted University accommodation (comparable to a £6,000 Scholarship or more), helping to significantly reduce the overall cost of studying in the UK.
Our International Accommodation Award is designed to help international students settle comfortably into university life while making UK study more affordable. The award is available across all study levels, including Foundation, Bachelors, Master’s and PhD study.
Eligible international students can benefit from:
- FREE accommodation during eligible years of study
- Additional accommodation support for foundation pathways
- Reduced living costs in the UK
- Access to safe, supportive on-campus accommodation
Students studying a programme with a foundation year, or progressing from our International Foundation Programme into an Aberystwyth undergraduate degree, will receive additional accommodation support in their second year of study.
The Award is not restricted to one programme only, so if graduating students decide to return to study another degree at Aberystwyth University, they will be eligible for the International Accommodation Award again if it is still available.
The accommodation award is usually provided in Cwrt Mawr, our popular international student residence, or a similar University-managed alternative. However, the University offers a wide range of accommodation options across campus, allowing students to choose the environment and room type that best suits their lifestyle and budget.
All University accommodation includes utility bills, Wi-Fi, and free Platinum Sports Centre membership.
Whilst we can normally accommodate everyone, there is no guarantee of a place in Cwrt Mawr and rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage students to apply early.