University of South Wales halls at Treforest, the campus area of Pontypridd, cost from £117 a week for a standard en suite at Glamorgan Court to £193 for a studio flat at Mountain Halls, all on 40-week contracts. First-year full-time students who met USW’s 2026 deadlines (firm choice by 6 May and an accommodation application by 18 May) were guaranteed a room. This guide covers prices, the guarantee, how Treforest compares with Cardiff and Newport and what to check before you book.
Prices come from the University of South Wales accommodation costs page. It does not state an academic year, so confirm the current rent before you apply. I could not verify prices for individual private buildings, so none are listed.
USW halls in Treforest: rooms and weekly rents
According to USW’s accommodation costs page:
| Residence | Room type | Weekly price | Annual price (40 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan Court | Standard en suite | £117 | £4,680 |
| Glamorgan Court | Upgraded en suite | £140 | £5,600 |
| Mountain Halls | En suite room | £152 | £6,080 |
| Mountain Halls | Studio flat | £193 | £7,720 |
USW offers these rooms only on 40-week contracts, so check that this suits your course end date. Payment is in full or in three equal termly instalments, and international students must pay in full. The Glamorgan Court standard room is a single bed with an en suite wet room of about 11.5 m², and the university’s page says heating and electricity are included, along with broadband and contents insurance. Bedding, towels, crockery and food are not. Mountain Halls rooms have a small double bed and an en suite shower, and the studio flats suit mature students, postgraduates and couples. Both halls have accessible rooms. For how halls compare with private options, see our guide to university halls versus private student housing.
Accommodation guarantee
USW’s accommodation 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 the offer email.
- Meet the terms of their academic offer.
Those dates apply to September 2026 entry and have passed, so check the page for your intake. The guarantee covers a single bedroom, not couple or family accommodation, and USW may house you elsewhere if your first choice is full. The page lists USW halls for Treforest and private providers for Cardiff and Newport.
Where students live in Pontypridd
Most first years live in USW halls at Treforest, next to campus. From second year many students move into shared houses in Treforest, Glyntaff or Pontypridd town centre, which are within reach of campus and the railway. Check your commute to campus, bills and the contract length before you sign for a house, and compare the total cost of private options with the halls prices above.
What to check before you book
- The current price and academic year, since the costs page does not state one.
- That a 40-week contract fits your course dates.
- What is included: heating, electricity, broadband and insurance are, but bedding and kitchenware are not.
- 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, Newport and Aberystwyth, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does USW accommodation cost at Treforest?
USW lists £117 a week for a standard room at Glamorgan Court, £140 for an upgraded room, £152 for Mountain Halls and £193 for a Mountain Halls studio, all on 40-week contracts.
Does USW guarantee accommodation?
Yes, for first-year full-time students who meet the deadlines. For 2026 entry those were 6 May for firm choice and 18 May for the application.
Are bills included in USW halls?
The Glamorgan Court page says heating and electricity are included, plus broadband and contents insurance. Bedding, towels and crockery are not.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You can pay in full or in three equal termly instalments, except international students, who must pay in full.
