Cardiff Metropolitan University aims to provide a safe and secure environment for students living on campus, with friendly Halls staff available to provide support and help throughout your stay with us.
We currently have nearly 1,000 study bedrooms located at the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses. All our bedrooms are mixed gender and inclusive of all utility bills, including electric, gas, water, internet, insurance, etc.
In addition, we also allocate just over 1,200 private en-suite halls to students through nomination agreements with private halls located near to the campuses.
Find out what we offer
With 549 rooms across campus. Offering a mix of catered, self-catered, en-suite and shared facility rooms. Suitable for students studying Sport, Education or Humanities.Cyncoed Campus
Situated close to the Llandaff campus with 392 self-catered en-suite rooms.Suitable for students studying Art and Design, Management, Health Sciences and Technologies.Plas Gwyn Campus
Cardiff Met have secured over 1,200 en-suite study bedrooms in privately owned halls of residences, some of which are located close to the campuses. All the Halls are regularly serviced by Cardiff Bus services or are close enough to walk to campus.Private Halls
How do I apply?
Applications open April 1st each year for the September intake.How do I apply?
What are the costs?
Fees vary from year to year and from campus to campus depending on the type of room allocated to you.What are the costs?
Help paying for halls
At Cardiff Met we are keen to help anyone who is struggling financially to pay for their Halls.Help paying for halls
International Students
Find out more about applying for accommodation as an International Student.International Students
Information for Disabled Students
Plas Gwyn, Cyncoed and Unite North Court campuses have a room that is suitable for students with disabilities who require adapted accommodation.Disabled Students
Student Services
Dedicated support for students living and studying at Cardiff Met.Student Services
How we allocate rooms
Important information about how we allocate rooms in three phases following receipt of a completed halls application.How we allocate rooms
Catering
Catered accommodation at Cyncoed includes breakfast and dinner 7 days a week during term time!Catering
Renting a landlord room
In addition to allocating students places in halls, the Service also helps students find suitable accommodation off campus.Renting a landlord room
Best Student Community
WINNER: 'Best Student Community' in the National Student Housing Survey 2019Find out more
We aim to make living in Halls one of the best experiences of your university life and to help you have an unforgettable experience we have an award winning Residence Life programme.Find out more about Res Life
"Our yearlong calendar of weekly events is aimed at first year students in Cardiff Met halls. We've given our students tickets to Wales rugby matches, ice skating, film premieres, yoga, pizza nights, book clubs, FIFA tournaments, haircuts, day trips and numerous other social events. The great news is that this is all FREE! We pay for it all you need to do is get involved. When you arrive speak to your Warden or a Res Life Ambassador to find out more information."
Life in Halls: End of Year BBQ
Our students tell us about what living in halls has been like at the end-of-year BBQ organised by ResLife.
Life in Halls: Holly
Here's Primary Education Studies student Holly talking about what it's like to live in student halls.
Life in Halls: Gavin and Sam
Here are current students Gavin and Sam with everything you need to know about life in student accommodation.
3 tips for living in Cyncoed halls
Humanities student Josie blogs her top tips for living in Cyncoed halls.Find out more
Making the most of Plas Gwyn halls
Fashion Marketing student Ella shares her experience of living in Plas Gwyn halls.Find out more
Choosing accommodation as an international student
Humanities student Meriem blogs about her guide to choosing accommodation and settling into life in a new country.Find out more
You can Live Chat with us on these pages. Alternatively:E: accomm@cardiffmet.ac.uk | T: 029 2041 6188Accommodation Service, Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus,Warwick House, Cyncoed Road, Cardiff CF23 6XD