1st Class Accommodation

At ICWS we recognise the importance of safe and comfortable student accommodation. For many of our students the decision to study at ICWS will be the first time they have lived away from their family and friends for a long period of time.

ICWS has excellent links with local estate agents and landlords and can help you choose accommodation that suits your needs. For all enquires regarding accommodation, please contact the ICWS Accommodation team by email: accommodation@icws.swansea.ac.uk

Llys Glas Halls of Residence

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Llys Glas is a newly refurbished building that provides off-campus, self-catering accommodation available exclusively for 80 ICWS students. ICWS works in partnership with Tai Cartrefi, part of Grwp Gwalia Cyf, an experienced and regulated landlord service that maintains and manages the building.

Close to the city centre, with easy access to the university and Swansea's shops, restaurants and bars, Llys Glas is superbly situated to enhance your experience at ICWS. The building is a newly refurbished Grade Two-listed building and is a nonsmoking facility.

As part of the accommodation package, your private bedroom includes all the storage and studying facilities that you need, with a clean and modern en-suite bathroom.

The weekly rent includes all utilities — electricity, water, gas and the internet. You also have access to excellent kitchen facilities, including a fridge, freezer, oven, microwave and laundry.

Three on-site tutors also live in the halls, who can offer friendly advice to help you settle in during your first few weeks. They will support all aspects of your welfare while you are living in Llys Glas. They can also help familiarise you with Swansea, giving you tips on things such as where to go shopping or what to do in your free time.

To book your accommodation in Llys Glas, please complete our online booking form.

Private rented accommodation

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Swansea's accommodation prices are among the cheapest in the UK. A wide range of off-campus accommodation, including private rentals and shared accommodation, is available to ICWS students. Our helpful and experienced support services staff can help you to find the ideal accommodation for you.

Privately owned housing offers student accommodation in the Swansea city centre or in suburbs around the university campus. Flats or houses may have four or five bedrooms with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. Average costs vary depending on the quality, facilities and location; some properties will include all bills except internet in the rent (internet is usually around £3.00–£4.00 per week). If not included, heating and power bills will come to around £12.00–£15.00 each week. Most properties will have shared laundry facilities. All costs will be confirmed when we send your room details to you.

The period of tenancy for private accommodation will usually be six months, but may vary. Students will be expected to pay a damage deposit and rent in advance, as well as agent's administration fees if applicable. Exact amounts will depend on your tenancy contract.

ICWS has excellent contacts with estate agents and landlords and will help you every step of the way. For general enquires please contact accommodation@icws.swansea.ac.uk.

To book your accommodation, please complete our online booking form.

 

Booking accommodation

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Once you have accepted an offer to study at ICWS you may then wish to ask ICWS to arrange your accommodation. To book your room you will need to complete an Accommodation form and pay a £800 reservation payment in advance. The remaining rent for the rest of the semester must be paid when you receive your student visa. Places are limited so we recommend you book early, particularly for Llys Glas Halls of Residence.

To book your accommodation in Llys Glas, please complete our online booking form.

To book all other accommodation, please complete our online booking form.