Aberystwyth University offers a unique International Accommodation Award for all international students, covering the full housing cost for those who choose to live in the Cwrt Mawr residences. This fantastic offer applies to new students joining in September 2025 or January 2026 for Bachelors, Masters, or Foundation courses, meaning the price of your on-campus housing is included within your tuition fees at no extra charge.
Award Value and Benefits
This award fully covers the cost of your accommodation for the duration of the taught part of your studies if you reside in the Cwrt Mawr halls. This provides significant savings and convenience.
Key benefits of living in on-campus rooms include:
- The cost of utility bills is included.
- Free Wi-Fi access.
- A complimentary Platinum gym membership at the University’s Sports Centre.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the International Accommodation Award, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be an international fee-paying student.
- Be joining the university in September 2025 or January 2026.
- Be studying a Bachelors, Masters, or Foundation course. In some cases, PhD students may also be eligible.
- You must apply for accommodation by the stated deadlines and meet the award's terms and conditions.
How to Apply
A room with this award is not automatically guaranteed and is subject to availability. To secure your place, you must:
- Apply for university accommodation by the official deadlines.
- Select Cwrt Mawr as your housing choice.
- Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is vital to apply early.
Important Conditions
Please be aware of the following terms:
- The accommodation award is only applicable to the Cwrt Mawr residences. If you choose to live in any other university accommodation, you will be charged the full price.
- All on-campus rooms are for single occupancy only. Students planning to live with family or dependants must find alternative private accommodation.
- While mainly for international students, Cwrt Mawr is not exclusively reserved for them.
- Students who started their course before September 2025 are not eligible for this award but will continue to qualify for the £2,000 discount for their course duration.