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Life on campus at Newport

The University of Wales, Newport campus has everything an international student could want 

About the University campus

The University of Wales, Newport has two campuses. As an international student at WISC you will study on the main University campus, the Caerleon Campus, 4 miles outside the city centre. This campus has views over rolling Welsh hills and is close to the beautiful river Usk.

Take a virtual tour of the Caerleon campus on the University's website.

The University's other campus, the Allt-yr-yn Campus, is just outside Newport’s busy city centre.

Your academic base on campus

You will be taught in the Wales International Study Centre which is situated on the top floor of the Kegie Building on the Caerleon campus. The building is a stunning modern design and boasts many eco-friendly benefits including natural ventilation systems, motion sensor lighting and rainwater recycling.

View a map of the campus showing the location of the Kegie Building.

Your new home

We want to to feel at home on the Caerleon campus. Living in university-managed accommodation is a great way to make friends when you first arrive. You will live in good quality accommodation in a purpose-built student village, close to the WISC teaching facility, the library and all the campus facilties.

Read more about University-managed accommodation.

 

Caerleon village, near the campus Students enjoy socialising in a campus bar Students walk through the Main Building at Newport

Caerleon village

Venture a short way off campus and you will find the picturesque village of Caerleon with its Roman remains, scenic riverside locations, quaint cottages and annual arts festivals. The amphitheatre, which is believed to be the site of King Arthur’s Round Table, is today a setting for popular theatrical events and celebrations. Interesting buildings and winding side streets, student-friendly residents, 20 pubs and plenty of restaurants means Caerleon has a lot to offer.

Life outside the classroom

The sports centre on campus, the many student-run clubs you can join, and the active Students' Union offer ample opportunities to fill your leisure time. Read more about sport and leisure on campus.

Transport links

The M4 motorway can be reached within minutes and the city of Newport is a short bus ride away. Read more about travel and transport.

Catering

When you want a break from self-catering, Caerleon offers food choices for a variety of diets at low prices.

On the campus:

  • Clarence Restaurant: full lunch menu plus evening specials such as curry, chilli, lasagne
  • Main Refectory: all day breakfasts, sandwiches, main meal deals, salad bar 
  • Deli counter: cappuccino, lattes, coffees, teas, paninis, soups, wraps, sandwiches, baguettes
  • Students' Union bar: selection alcoholic and non-alcohilic drinks

In the village:

  • takeaways
  • traditional pub fare
  • fish and chips
  • Chinese
  • Indian
  • brasserie

Maintained by Study Group working with WIC and University of Wales, Newport