Your accommodation at Newport

We have various accommodation solutions that you can choose from, both on-campus and off-campus

Students must organise their accommodation, either ISC provided or Private, before arriving in the U.K. to ensure there are no difficulties at immigration, with confirming their course and for the police registration on arrival. The ISC are unable to provide last-minute accommodation and it is the student’s responsibility to secure somewhere to stay, pre-arrival.

For students starting in April, we expect you to arrive on Wednesday 11th April. Please do not arrive before this date as your accommodation will not be ready.

On-campus student residence

The University of Wales, Newport accommodation offers student a choice of standard or en-suite facilities. All facilities are listed below:

*In order to encourage students to encompass a healthy lifestyle Sports Centre Bronze Membership is offered inclusive with accommodation (per session charges will still be levied). This membership can be upgraded to Silver or Gold at an additional charge.

**The University has arranged a Contents Insurance policy for all students living in Halls of Residence through Endsleigh which is included in the accommodation. The policy will provide a basic level of protection for your possessions, but only when they are in your room. Any belongings you take outside of your accommodation are not insured, but can be protected by purchasing additional cover directly from Endsleigh by clicking here.

***The University internet service, ‘ResNet’, is available in all rooms, at a cost of £65 for the academic year. This can be arranged by completing a ResNet form on arrival, and paying the Finance Department directly. It is also possible to buy a half year internet service, for £40 per half year (September to January or January to End of the Academic Year).

****You can also summon the university emergency services by dialling 555. If you wish to make external calls, you will need a BT phone card which can be purchased from the student shops. The University internet service, ‘ResNet’, is available in all rooms, at a cost of £65 for the academic year. This can be arranged by completing a ResNet form on arrival, and paying the Finance Department directly. It is also possible to buy a half year internet service, for £40 per half year (September to January or January to End of the Academic Year).

Accommodation fees 

Students staying in on-campus residences must pay an Accommodation Confirmation Payment to secure their room. This payment is for £2000 and is due one month before the start of term. You will be expected to pay the remainder of your rent directly to the university as per their terms and conditions.

The cost of different room types is listed below:

*Accommodation prices are 2011/12 guidelines rents.

Settling in

All accommodation is self-catered, and kitchens are equipped with cooking facilities. You will, however, need to provide your own cutlery and pans. These can be bought cheaply from local shops, or in the form of a ‘Kitchen Pack’, which is available from the University Housing Office, at a cost of £30.

When you do arrive at the University, you must report to the Main Reception to pick up your keys. The Main Reception is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

When you move into your room you will be given inventory sheets. It is important that you report any discrepancies or damage within 24 hours. If you do not complete the inventory you may be charged for damage that was not caused by yourself.

A bedding pack will be placed in your room prior to your arrival, which will consist of a duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillow case, fitted sheet and a towel. This will cost £25 and will be charged directly to your student account.

Special discount bus permits are available from Newport Transport, who will be attending the Fresher’s Fayre, or their location details can be obtained from the centre staff at any point. The passes cost £6 for a week pass, £23 for a month pass and £180 for a year pass – provided it is purchased at the beginning of the academic year. The bus permit is available on all Newport Bus routes.

Please note that dependant on your study plan, you may be required to move rooms during your course, and may have to sign separate contracts for each tenancy period.

Other information

Please see the ISC Frequently Asked Questions Page to answer any other queries you may have.

Licence agreement

In university residences, students are expected to behave in accordance with commonly accepted rules of good behaviour and to abide by the clauses of  the University accommodation licence agreement. ISC students who have a confirmed place in University residences should familiarize themselves with this document pre-arrival and ensure that they sign the original at the Accommodation Office immediately upon their arrival. Please note all on-campus accommodation is now no smoking.

Accommodation agreement

You can download the University of Wales, Newport Accommodation Agreement. This agreement is only a specimen copy. However, you should familiarize yourself with it, and ensure that you sign the original at the Accommodation Office immediately upon your arrival.

Off-campus accommodation Opal

This accommodation is situated on the banks of the River Usk, less than a mile from the city centre, and 5 miles from the Caerleon campus. There is a dedicated bus link between the Opal residence and the Caerleon campus – this is free during term time to all students who have University of Wales ID, and runs an hourly service. For those students who have not yet got their university ID, or who miss the free shuttle bus, it is a 5 minute walk into town, where local buses run regularly.

All of the accommodation featured at Opal is en-suite. The accommodation is arranged into apartments of 3 to 6 study bedrooms. Each apartment has a well equipped kitchen, and all bedrooms are fully furnished. An internet connection is available in every room, which is free of charge. Each apartment features a separate living room, with a TV, and a dining area.
Read more about Opal accommodation here.

Opal Accommodation Fees

Opal offers various types of rooms, standard, en-suite, deluxe en-suite, studio. More information on the rooms and the fees can be found here at the Opal website.

Opal offers a variety of contract lengths, and you can discuss your preferred option on arrival at the residence. On arrival you will be expected to sign a tenancy agreement, and pay a deposit of £250. You should ensure you have a passport photograph with you, as well as proof that you are studying with the University of Wales. A payment plan must be set up on arrival. If you have a UK based guarantor, you may pay your rent in 3 termly instalments. If you don’t have a UK based guarantor you must pay for your entire tenancy in full before the start of your tenancy.

Opal residence includes:

Private accommodation options

This information is helpful for students who would like to find their own accommodation, for either long or short stay options, in and around Newport or Caerleon. Please read our Private Accommodation Fact Sheet to research and find an option that is suitable for you.

Under 18s in private accommodation

Students who will be under 18 at the start of thier course and wish to arrange their own accommodation in the private sector must provide an address to the ISC before they can confirm their place on a course.