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I have had an amazing experience at Newport Student Village so far! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home. The atmosphere here is incredible—both the staff and the people are genuinely kind and supportive. I never imagined I would feel so comfortable while being away from home. The staff at Newport Student Village are truly outstanding. They are always available to help, making student life much easier. A special shoutout to **Ash, Rosana, Jake, and Sue**—they are incredibly sweet and always go the extra mile to assist us. Ash, in particular, is always around whenever we need help, which makes a huge difference in ensuring we have a smooth stay. One of the best parts of living here is the **huge common area**, where students can cook, play games, relax, and socialize. It’s a fantastic space to unwind after a long day of studies. The **events organized by the staff** add so much value to the experience! From festival celebrations to food-filled gatherings, they al
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Ratings and Reviews
I have had an amazing experience at Newport Student Village so far! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home. The atmosphere here is incredible—both the staff and the people are genuinely kind and supportive. I never imagined I would feel so comfortable while being away from home. The staff at Newport Student Village are truly outstanding. They are always available to help, making student life much easier. A special shoutout to **Ash, Rosana, Jake, and Sue**—they are incredibly sweet and always go the extra mile to assist us. Ash, in particular, is always around whenever we need help, which makes a huge difference in ensuring we have a smooth stay. One of the best parts of living here is the **huge common area**, where students can cook, play games, relax, and socialize. It’s a fantastic space to unwind after a long day of studies. The **events organized by the staff** add so much value to the experience! From festival celebrations to food-filled gatherings, they al
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University of South Wales Reputation
The University of South Wales (USW) is a multi-campus university with sites in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd, all found in South Wales. 26,180 students are enrolled at USW:
- 18,925 of these students come from the UK
- 470 come from EU countries
- And 6,380 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru) show that six months after leaving university, 88% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru) is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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Campus in the sense of an international student's first time in the UK. I am pleased by the available facilities at the touch of our fingertips. The grounds are always spick and span with the warmth radiated from the staff and student community. With the inclusion of clubs and societies, meeting and interacting with other students of different backgrounds makes it a surreal experience that the SU offers. What stands out the most is how integrated the university is with technology and sustainability. The use of natural lighting and motion detectors to cut out the need for electricity is an outstanding innovation, I believe, that would benefit other universities if given the chance. In all, I love the campus grounds, staff, student community, and the overall future I am able to create thanks to the opportunity to be in SU
Good experience the classes are easily accessible
Good campus however I don’t visit much as I mainly study at Coleg gwent in Usk.
The campus has beautiful structures, good and working wifi and a well equipped library for your assignment and projects
good atmosphere and friendly staff
The University is a great citadel of learning. The environment is beautiful. The staff very accommodating, the students are friendly and very knowledgeable. Even the host community of people are so friendly and accommodating. The lecturers are so brilliant, well read and so concerned about the excellence of their students.
Good uni, staff are great and lots of things to do on campus
Really fun, I enjoy going to uni and exploring cardiff
Thanks for your review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying university life and exploring Cardiff- it's such a great city with so much to offer. Hope you continue having a fantastic time here!
The university is nice and spacious, has good facilities, but there’s some issues. The Macs aren’t great and have a lot of issues, the WiFi usually disconnects whenever my phone screen turns off. Overall though, the university is pretty good.
meh, it’s alright. The staff are lovely
I’m very happy at the University of South Wales, I love my course and enjoy going to the Doctor Who society. I’m on Newport campus so there isn’t much of a Student Union but I’m impressed with the facilities.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying your course and having a great time at the Doctor Who Society - sounds fantastic! It's great that you’re impressed with the facilities, and we appreciate your thoughts on the Student Union. Wishing you all the best with your studies!
Missing and contradicting info given, facilities out of order but overall stellar teachers
Good uni but bad for social aspects
i wouldnt even bother. the place sucks
I‘ve been positively surprised by the facilities and the staff in general. Always helpful and quick to respond.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you've had a great experience with our facilities and staff.
Access to all the equipment you can imagine, WiFi powered by eduroam which I can't seem to get to work! Lecturers are fantastic and make integrating into the uni so easy.
The campus is great and very easily accessible.
University of south wales is amazing to study in. I'm happy to come to Uk for this course. From lecturers to every member of University is amazing. Library facilities are lush.
We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying your time at USW and that your experience - from the lecturers to the library facilities - has been amazing. Wishing you all the best with your studies and your time in the UK!
Having really a great time and feeling at home
Great university, wonderful staff and a great environment
Hi, thanks for leaving such a positive review. We always try our best to help our student community thrive!
Some courses are way better than others. I regret choosing my course but the equipment and technology were allowed access to is the best part.
usw is a great place to study, great amenities and lecturers are lush
Great university. Most teachers are incredibly talented. Noisy classrooms, internet and a more engaging learning schedule could be improved. I’d wish it was more than 2 days of 4 hour classes every week.
So yeah the fees is little expensive and rest is fine
I would highly recommend the university to any International student, It has a wide range of great facilities to support the students in their studies and also qualified lecturers who are available to assist.
My time so far at USW has been unforgettable. I've made so many friends I will keep with me forever. I spend almost everyday at the Artrium campus, whether it be having lunch in the zen bar or studying in the library, USW has created a convenient and comfortable space for students and for that I am most grateful.
I have had an amazing experience at Newport Student Village so far! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home. The atmosphere here is incredible—both the staff and the people are genuinely kind and supportive. I never imagined I would feel so comfortable while being away from home. The staff at Newport Student Village are truly outstanding. They are always available to help, making student life much easier. A special shoutout to **Ash, Rosana, Jake, and Sue**—they are incredibly sweet and always go the extra mile to assist us. Ash, in particular, is always around whenever we need help, which makes a huge difference in ensuring we have a smooth stay. One of the best parts of living here is the **huge common area**, where students can cook, play games, relax, and socialize. It’s a fantastic space to unwind after a long day of studies. The **events organized by the staff** add so much value to the experience! From festival celebrations to food-filled gatherings, they al
The university is okay despite the decline it has experienced in recent years. Good course but students could use more support/help especially students from low income backgrounds due to cost of living crisis.
Everything is good I am enjoying my time here.
Great university for its purpose, as a cyber student the quality of computer systems is really important and USW do their part in making sure that their students have the tools that they need to do their work. However there is no student union that I am aware of.
General good experience for university. Good tutors and good course facilities. Less of a social university because of the placement but is right in the heart of Cardiff
Great services and excellent facilities
The experience so far was been fun and amazing, I have made friends for life and the accomodation has helped me to do this
Hi, we're glad to hear that you've made lots of friends and you've had such a great student experience.
It’s good enough. You go and learn. The rooms are good but equipment for filming seems to only have issues, if that be with the actual broken equipment or the loans website not allowing students to book out equipment in time. There are no clubs other than 1 that I know of, for an arts campus it feels like it should feel more colourful and livelier. The plain white walls on every floor do become a bit scary after a while.
my experience with the university of South Wales as a whole has been pretty good. Treforest/pontypridd campus has most of the facilities, societies, student union presence and is the biggest campus by far. I'm at Newport campus though. There are 2 societies and barely any facilities, the student union is basically non existent at this campus and it's clear that it is underfunded. Most of my lecturers are great but there are some that are the definition of death by PowerPoint and claim to offer support about the course but it's like talking to a brick wall
Great facilities, diverse programs, and supportive learning environment
Hi, thanks for leaving a positive review. It's great that you enjoy our facilities and feel the learning environment is so supportive.
WiFi can be slow at times, at the Newport campus there is very little societies and clubs to attend. There is extremely little activity from the student union, if there is any.. not advertised very well. However, facilities that are available and staff are great at Newport campus
Great location for the campus with amazing facilities
Hi, thanks for leaving a review. We're glad to hear that you're loving our facilities and the location, don't forget as a USW student you can use the facilities across all our campuses.
Good modern campus with relatively good WiFi, only the occasional drop. Good choice of societies, however most are at the Treforest or Cardiff campus not here in Newport.
The Newport campus is just one building, but it is great. With a nice view of the River Usk, the Uni is really well equipped with technology, private studying rooms, and its own Starbucks. The library is well stocked, and laptop loans are very easy and convenient. Not to mention, the variety of shops and restaurants just across the road to pop in to between lectures. I couldn’t complain about a thing!
Thank you for such a positive review of our Newport campus. We're glad to hear you're making the most of the facilities, and enjoying Newport city centre. Don't forget to follow @UniSouthWales / @PrifysgolDeCymru across our social media platforms for updates.
Fantastic lecturers and overall welcoming atmosphere
Hi, it's great to hear that you feel so welcomed at USW and are enjoying our lecturers attitudes and teaching skills. Thank you for leaving such a positive review.
Easy to get round and close to the city centre and accommodations
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave a positive review. We're glad that you find it easy to maneuver between our campus and accommodation locations.
Facilities are good, I like how good the pcs are
Hi, we're glad you're making the most of our industry-standard facilities. We hope our facilities continue to support your learning.
It's a good place to learn the things you need for future
We aim to prepare students for the future as as they join USW. It's good to know your enjoying your student experience. Thank you for leaving a positive review.
10/10 lovely campus i am in the atrium which is close to the centre
Hi, we're so glad to hear that you enjoy our Cardiff campus and it's city centre location. Thanks for leaving such a positive review.
Pretty good overall, but such a small part of a big uni that student voices don't get heard
Staff are lovely and supportive
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teachers and facilities are nice but career advice service can be improved, they need to be more approachable.
Lovely facilities and student support services.
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The University of South Wales offers an incredible learning environment with modern facilities and dedicated faculty. The courses are industry-focused, providing practical skills that prepare students for real-world challenges. The campus is vibrant, inclusive, and supportive, fostering personal and professional growth. From its diverse student community to the breathtaking Welsh surroundings, USW truly makes studying here an unforgettable experience.
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I have made many friends here, everyone is super friendly. I get all the help I need
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Good university at Newport, friendly staff and lots to do
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Facilities could do with an upgrade, WiFi is sometimes hard to connect to. Clubs are definitely lacking
Studying BSc Psychology at the University of South Wales has been such a rewarding experience! The course covers so many interesting topics, from health psychology to therapeutic interventions, and the lecturers are super supportive and knowledgeable. They make even the tough concepts easy to understand. The best part is the practical side— there are loads of opportunities to apply what we learn, whether it's through research projects or lab sessions. The resources here are great too, with access to amazing facilities and plenty of help when you need it. The campus in Cardiff is a bonus-such a lively, welcoming city with lots of places to study and relax. I've learned so much and feel ready to take the next steps in my career. If you're thinking about studying psychology, l'd definitely recommend USW!
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Overall good experience except the Career service because being an international student it is difficult to find a job.
Academic excellence. A great institution
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As a student at the University of South Wales, I have found my experience to be quite fulfilling in various aspects. The campus environment is vibrant and welcoming, with a strong sense of community that makes it easy to feel at home. The lecturers are knowledgeable and approachable, always willing to offer guidance and support. The university offers a broad range of resources to support academic success, including well-equipped libraries, online learning tools, and workshops to enhance skills. The diversity on campus also adds to the experience, fostering a culture of inclusion and exchange of ideas. One of the highlights for me is the balance between theoretical learning and practical application. There are ample opportunities for hands-on experience through placements, internships, and collaborations with local businesses. This focus on employability is one of the reasons I chose USW, and I feel confident about entering the job market after my studies.
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It’s an ok uni, in the process of redoing buildings, but current students are suffering as a consequence. Not too many societies, but student union is ok. Teaching is varied, and not too much academic support.
This University is a nice place. Every faculty member's are friendly also there are a lots of facilities for an International student.
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The school accommodation is a good place which I'd highly recommend.
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Not a good location. poor teaching and poor course planning
The locations is too quiet and distance from city
Honestly the best accomodation I could find
Good large school, ok teachers that are willing to help
Good excellent infrastructure good career advice
The campus is nice, a good range of group seating areas and solo areas to peacefully do work
Perfect place to study. Had the best three years of my under grad life.
A very fun experience with quite a satisfying experience and a lot of friendly people.
The uni is very supportive in term of well being especially international students
Great university, helpful staff but need to be more approachable for international students
Great time. The staffs are friendly
not have many exposure on the student union or society
Overall good course and nice facility
Overall nice experience and good infrastructure
Excellent area and large social areas
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lots of support and excellent facili
Studying at USW Newport, no idea the other campuses
Good campus in a pretty building
good atmosphere and friendly people and staff
Perfect for students. Need a bit more attention on floor cleaning
It lacks an up to date curriculum
The university is student-friendly. The staff is very supportive, and the support systems are fantastic. The library is hassle-free.
I do fancy the uni very much!!!
University campus is great! Location is good
I had a good time studying in my university.
Good campus, mostly good lecturers
Nice like the place Getting a degree
Student union presence is very lacking
Great facilities and activities.
nothing about the uni is worth any praise
No students union. I know it’s a satellite site but some student union activity would at least be nice.
Nice university building with a range of event and opportunities
Good experience, enjoyed my time
USW Newport has no students Union, but the course itself if very good.
Jake and John on night shift are great, Olivia and Fran during the day are great as well
Very good uni, facilities need to be better though
Wifi is great and super easy to get to places and do things around here. I keep walking around the place its great
good staff and facilities, honestly just a pretty general usual university. hardly any societies for cardiff, they’re all located at the other USW campuses which is inconvenient so most people never join a society. the student union has regular student gigs. only complaint is that the uni shuts at 8pm weekends and 10pm weekdays, as a library that’s open later or even 24 hours would be great.
campus location is very convenient.
The uni is fantastic but the uni bar needs to be cheaper, otherwise fantastic