University of Glamorgan

The road to success starts at University of Glamorgan. With us, you can study for a brilliant career in accounting, finance, engineering, business, management and the sciences.

Glamorgan is small, peaceful town set in the beautiful surrounds of the Brecon Beacon National Park. But at just 20 minutes from Cardiff and 2.5 hours from London, you’re never far from big city life. A low cost of living and a safe environment make Glamorgan one of the most desirable places to live in the UK.

Life at the University is what you make it. The studios atmosphere makes it ideal for students to excel, while the local cultural outlets, restaurants and the great outdoors make it as stimulating and creative as any major hub. You can make friends at the Students’ Union, a brand-new building at Treforest. Joining clubs and societies is an easy way to get involved in community projects and socialise in the cafes and bars. The SU organizes a variety of events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy and there are on campus computers and WiFi so you can stay connected wherever you are.

Outdoor sport is a big part of life at Glamorgan. We have the University Playing Fields (Tyn-y-Wern) - a thirty-acre complex with nine grass pitches; a large Pavilion; a floodlit all-weather surface for hockey and football regularly used by professional teams including the Wales National football squad and touring rugby sides from South Africa and New Zealand – all at your disposal. You can also explore the local trails and hikes in the stunning Brecon Beacons. Activities include hill walking, canoeing, caving, cycling and sailing.

If you enjoy cultural excursions you can take in a play, concert or comedy show at the The Muni arts centre or catch the latest blockbuster movies at Parc Nantgarw leisure complex. And with so many great restaurants to choose from you’ll never be bored.

Academic focus

Every year 2,500 overseas students arrive to Glamorgan University from sixty countries around the world. Why? It’s simple. Our academic standards are high, with strong results. The University invests millions in modern, well-equipped campuses in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and Pontypridd nearby. We offer and extensive range of resources at the University library, including books, archives, databases, journals, e-books, plus full access to Virtual Learning Environment, computer facilities and IT support services.

You can live on or near the main campus in safe, comfortable accommodation. With a choice of halls of residence on the Treforest or Cardiff campuses, or private accommodation in Treforest or Cardiff you’re always within walking distance of lecture halls, library and Students’ Union. All rooms offer free Internet access.

During your studies you will be supported by dedicated services. Student Services provide professional, confidential advice and counselling on a range of issues including health and welfare, spiritual, emotional and financial wellbeing. When you are ready, you can plan for life after university at the Careers Centre, with advice on CVs, interviewing and employment opportunities.

Every year, we organize the International Welcome Week to give you practical information about living and learning at the University and ideas on how you can make the most of your time here.