University of Glamorgan

Overview

At Glamorgan, we’re proud of our reputation for first class teaching, applied research, excellent facilities and outstanding academic support. We teach a wide range of courses and subjects, with 12 teaching areas rated ‘Excellent’ in independent assessments. The Guardian named us the best new university in Wales for the third year running, and we were nominated for University of the Year 2007 by the influential Times Higher Education.
As part of our commitment to excellence, we are undergoing a multimillion-pound investment programme, including ATRiuM, our landmark campus at the heart of Cardiff city centre. Renowned for its friendly community and supportive atmosphere this modern University continues to grow and attracts more than 21,000 students. We are an Internationally renowned University, educating 3,200 international students every year from over 60 different countries. In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), 10% of the University of Glamorgan’s research was of a quality recognised as world-leading for its originality, significance and rigour. We are also among the top 20 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Satisfaction, 2009).

Location

The University of Glamorgan is based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Treforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff. It is Located in the UK, in South Wales, between the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park and Cardiff, one of Europe’s most exciting capital cities, it’s a wonderful place to live.

Services for International Students

The University provides various Arrival Services for newly arrived international students. These services are available throughout the year. Additional information for International students can be found and downloaded from the University webpage under the International Student section: Glamlife.

Campuses

The University has several campuses:

• Trefforest - the main campus plays host to the bulk of academic departments and facilities, including the indoor sports centre and students union. It is accessed via Treforest railway station from either Cardiff, Merthyr or the Rhondda; regular bus services or the A470.
• Glyntaff - originally established purely for law, it now hosts exclusively the Nursing Courses under the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science. All Science and Sport, including Police Sciences.
• Partner colleges - The University has specialised "partner colleges" throughout South Wales; for example, Barry College for aeronautical engineering.
• Merthyr Tydfil - Merthyr Tydill College has become part of the University of Glamorgan Group (but not part of the University), although its focus remains on delivering Further Education rather than Higher Education.
• Tyn y Wern - Is home to the university's sports facilities and playing fields.
• Atrium - The Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries is based at a new Cardiff campus located close to Cardiff Queen Street railway station.

Accomodation

The University has agreements with student accommodation providers Liberty Living in Cardiff to provide private halls of residence places to students. There are places available in three seperate residences and priority is given to first year students studying at the ATRiuM:

• Ty Pont Haearn
• Cambrian Point

The Bakery (This is accommodation for students who are studying at Treforest who choose to live in Cardiff) 
URL: www.glamorgan.ac.uk