Newport Student Village is the main purpose-built option for University of South Wales students in Newport city centre, a five-minute walk from the university’s campus there, with en suite rooms, bills included and a £250 deposit. USW lists its Newport accommodation through a private provider, and neither the university nor the provider’s page I could read publishes weekly prices. First-year full-time students who met USW’s 2026 deadlines (firm choice by 6 May, application by 18 May) were guaranteed a room. This guide covers what is confirmed, the guarantee and what to check before you book.
I could not find published weekly rents for Newport Student Village, and the university’s pages say to check the provider’s website, as prices change. Prices are therefore not listed here, and I have not included private buildings I could not verify.
Newport Student Village
According to USW’s Newport Student Village page:
- Rooms: all rooms are en suite. Options include a Silver room (en suite wet room), an en suite shower room with a double bed, a larger room with more floor space and accessible rooms. The page’s wording on the Silver room’s bed size is inconsistent, so check before you book. USW’s costs page lists the room types as Bronze (single), Silver (double) and Gold (double) en suites.
- Flats: shared kitchens with an average of four to six students per flat.
- Contracts: 42 and 51 weeks, with shorter 16 or 25-week contracts available by enquiry to the provider.
- Bills: all utilities such as heating, electricity and hot water are included. Bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and food are not.
- Deposit: £250, taken as part of the application.
- Location: a five-minute walk from the university, local supermarkets and the city centre.
- Extras: 24-hour staff presence, CCTV, key fob entry, lifts, laundry, bike storage and free Wi-Fi.
For prices, use the provider’s website linked from USW’s accommodation costs page. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains how this type of accommodation compares with halls.
Accommodation guarantee
USW’s guarantee page says first-year full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students are guaranteed a single bedroom if they accept USW as their firm choice by 6 May 2026, submit their accommodation application by 18 May 2026 and pay by the deadline in their offer email, and meet their academic offer. For Cardiff and Newport, the page lists private accommodation providers rather than USW halls. Those dates are for 2026 entry, so check the page for your intake. The guarantee does not cover couples or family accommodation, and USW may house you elsewhere if your first choice is full.
Private houses and flats
Students often move into shared houses from second year, in areas such as the city centre, Maindee and Stow Hill. Prices vary by landlord and number of sharers, so compare total rent, bills, deposit protection and contract length. Check that any agent is a member of a recognised redress scheme.
What to check before you book
- The current weekly price from the provider, since none is published on the university’s pages.
- Whether a 42 or 51-week contract suits your course.
- The £250 deposit terms and when it is returned.
- The guarantee deadlines for your intake.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Cardiff, Pontypridd and Aberystwyth, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
Where do USW students live in Newport?
USW’s Newport accommodation page lists Newport Student Village, a five-minute walk from campus. Many students also rent private shared houses from second year.
How much does Newport Student Village cost?
I could not find a published weekly price. USW’s pages direct you to the provider’s website, as prices are subject to change.
Are bills included at Newport Student Village?
Yes, all utilities such as heating, electricity and hot water are included, according to USW’s page. Bedding, towels, crockery and food are not.
Is there a deposit?
Yes, a £250 deposit is required as part of the application.
