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University Hall

A large hall of residence with a bus service operating between University Hall and both the Cathays Park campus and Heath Park campus.

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Quick facts

No. of students 671
Main Building 1.75 miles
Heath Park campus 1.25 mile

Overview

University Hall is a large hall with a lively, friendly atmosphere. It is a short walk or cycle to the Heath Park campus and less than 2 miles from the Cathays Park campus. The University has a bus service operating between University Hall and both the Cathays Park campus and Heath Park campus which runs weekdays (hours of service are detailed in 'Getting around') between 19 September 2012 and 14 June 2013. This service is provided as part of the residences package for University Hall, so you do not need to pay each time you use the University bus service. Please note: this service is not available during the Christmas recess (17 December 2012 to 4 January 2013) and Easter recess (25 March 2013 to 12 April 2013).

Address

University Hall
Birchwood Lane
Penylan
Cardiff
CF23 5YB

Telephone

+44 (0)29 2048 5641


Nearest

Shop Penylan
Supermarket Colchester Avenue (Sainsburys)
Fast food Wellfield Road

Getting around

Main Building
Distance 1.75 miles
Walking 35 minutes
Cycling 17 minutes
Bus University operated bus service to the Cathays Park campus runs weekdays from 7:40am until 5:30pm between 19 September 2012 and 14 June 2013. Please note: this service is not available during the Christmas recess (17 December 2012 to 4 January 2013) and Easter recess (25 March 2013 to 12 April 2013)

Cardiff Bus also operates a service on Ty-Gwyn Road, No. 52
Heath Park campus
Distance 1.25 miles
Walking 25 minutes
Cycling 12 minutes
Bus University operated bus service to the Heath Park campus runs weekdays between 8:20am and 5:30pm between 19 September 2012 and 14 June 2013. Please note: this service is not available during the Christmas recess (17 December 2012 to 4 January 2013) and Easter recess (25 March 2013 to 12 April 2013)

Please note: the timings given above are only provided as a guide.

  • Self-catered
  • Shared bathroom facilities (416 rooms)
  • Ensuite (251 rooms)
  • Shared kitchen/dining areas
  • Flats/floors for 7-17 students
  • Network connection point
  • Bicycle sheds
  • Laundry
  • Car parking (93 spaces)
  • 2 rooms equipped with a flashing alarm and vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment

Couples – University Hall
  • 1 x bedsitter with 1 double bedroom/study area, kitchen/dining room and shower room with toilet
  • 2 x one bedroom flat with 1 double bedroom, kitchen/living/dining room and shower room with toilet
Families - University Hall
  • 1 x two bedroom flat with 1 double bedroom, 1 bedroom with bunk beds, kitchen/living/dining and bathroom

All Couples/Families are expected to seek alternative accommodation for subsequent years as the period of residence cannot be extended beyond the first year.

Session 2012/2013

Standard residential period (September to June)
Type Total Instalments Notes
Shared bathroom £2,915.00 (1 x £971.66, 2 x £971.67)
Ensuite £3,400.00 (1 x £1,133.34, 2 x £1,133.33)
Car parking £132.00 (3 x £44.00)
Full year residential period (September to September)
Type Total Instalments Notes
Bedsitter £5,146.55 (1 x £1,715.51, 2 x £1,715.52)
1 bedroom flat £5,789.04 (3 x £1,929.68)
2 bedroom flat £6,431.53 (1 x £2,143.85, 2 x £2,143.84)
Non standard residential period
Type Notes
Ensuite /
Shared bathroom
Variable according to individual course dates, fees will be calculated according to the daily rate for the Standard Residential Period. Heath Park Students

Please note: these residential periods may include placement periods when you will be paying residences fees but may not be occupying your room.

Name Position Telephone
Christine Lovell Residences Manager +44 (0)29 2048 5641
Rebecca Allen-Sandells, Mark O’Neill Senior Assistant Residences Manager +44 (0)29 2048 5641
Katie Hall Assistant Residences Manager +44 (0)29 2048 5641

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Residences Office
Cardiff University
PO Box 533
Southgate House
Cardiff
CF14 3XZ

Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4849
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4661
Email: residences@cardiff.ac.uk