International Accommodation Award

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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. 

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 for 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, or an alternative University-managed residence if necessary. 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. 

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 to secure a place. 

      What Accommodation Support is Available?

      Study Level / Pathway 

      Program Duration 

      Accommodation Support Offered 

      Undergraduate Bachelor’s Students  

      Standard 3 Years 

      FREE accommodation during your first year of study (39 weeks) 

      Undergraduate Transfer or Top-Up Programmes 

      1 or 2 Years 

      FREE accommodation during your first year of study (39 weeks) 

      Undergraduate Degrees with Integrated Foundation 

      4 Years 

      FREE accommodation during your foundation year and half price (50%) for the following year 

      International Foundation Programme (IFP) 

      1 Year 

      FREE accommodation during your foundation programme (39 weeks) 

      and 

      50% discounted accommodation during your first undergraduate degree year (upon progressing to an undergraduate degree) 

       

      Master’s Students 

      1 Year (September or January Start) 

      FREE accommodation during your full year of study (50 weeks) 

      PhD Students 

      Multi-year 

      FREE accommodation during your first year of study, subject to additional eligibility requirements (50 weeks) 

      Pre-sessional English Courses 

      6 or 12 Weeks (Summer) 

      FREE accommodation during your pre-sessional course duration 

      Accommodation Options at Aberystwyth

      A range of accommodation choices

      Aberystwyth University offers a variety of accommodation options to suit different lifestyles, preferences, and budgets.

      Students receiving the International Accommodation Award will normally be allocated accommodation in:

      • Cwrt Mawr, or
      • a similar University-managed accommodation residence where required.

      Cwrt Mawr is especially popular with international students and offers a friendly, global student community.

      Students can also explore a wider range of University accommodation options, including different room types, locations, and facilities across campus. 

      Please note: International students opting for accommodation options outside of Cwrt Mawr or a similar University-managed accommodation residence that has been allocated to them will be required to pay the accommodation fees.

      All on-campus accommodation includes:

      • Utility bills
      • Wi-Fi
      • Free Platinum Sports Centre membership
      • Single occupancy rooms

      Our accommodation options help international students enjoy affordable living costs while studying in the UK.