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Halls of residence
Severn Point is the College’s dedicated hall of residence which offers city centre accommodation. It's around a 12-minute walk to the College and in a highly secure and comfortable environment.
The accommodation is only for Royal Welsh College students, so it’s a great way to meet friends and fellow RWCMD students.
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City centre accommodation
Every first year student, including international and postgraduate students, is guaranteed accommodation in Severn Point if they apply before the accommodation deadline.
The rent includes all bills, and we advise students to sign a 43-week contract. This ensures the room is yours during vacations, so you won't need to move your belongings home.
A space to call your own
Severn Point provides a high-quality, fully fitted kitchen and living areas, with en-suite bedrooms that have telephone and data points, and are 40% larger than the UK average.
The accommodation is arranged in flats of six rooms and includes provision for purpose-built bedrooms designed for students with disabilities.
Specific flats have been reserved exclusively for postgraduate and international students.
A look into your new home
Take a virtual tour of RWCMD's Severn Point halls of residence
Close to everything you need
Severn Point and the area of Cathays are situated right by food shops, doctors, dentists and the hospital, making it an easy walking commute to get your everyday necessities.
| From Severn Point | Distance to main building – 0.7 miles |
|---|---|
| From Cathays | Distance to main building – between 0.3-1 miles |
| From Severn Point | Distance to Llanishen Studios – 2.6 miles |
|---|---|
| From Cathays | Distance to Llanishen Studios – 2.9 miles |
| From Severn Point | Walking time – 13 minutes |
|---|---|
| From Cathays | Walking time – 6-20 minutes |
| From Severn Point | Cycling time – 3-8 minutes |
|---|---|
| From Cathays | Cycling time – 5-12 minutes |
| From Severn Point | Bus time for Llanishen Studios – 18-21 minutes (27) |
|---|---|
| From Cathays | Bus time for Llanishen Studios – 25-30 minutes (28/28A/28B) |
| From Severn Point | Nearest supermarket – Lidl (Cathays Terrace) or Tesco Extra and Aldi (Excelsior Way) |
|---|---|
| From Cathays | Nearest supermarket – Lidl (Cathays Terrace) |
| From Severn Point | Nearest shop – Tesco (North Road) |
|---|---|
| From Cathays |
| From Severn Point | Doctors: North Road Medical Practice, 182 North Rd, Cardiff, CF14 3XQ |
|---|---|
| From Cathays |
Rent and contract
The rent is £156.20 per week inclusive of bills for the academic year 2024/25 (2025/26 TBC).
We suggest signing a 43-week contract so that the room is yours during the Christmas and Easter vacations – no need to move all your belongings home.
Application process
Accommodation applications are open from April to August, but you must apply by the end of July to guarantee a room. Once applications open, you’ll receive a link to apply, and RWCMD Student Services will allocate your room based on your preferences.
Unite Students will contact new tenants. The process is then completed online with Unite Students to arrange contracts and a deposit.
Secure and safe accommodation
Severn Point is staffed by an onsite management team and has 24 hour security, electronic entry systems, CCTV coverage and full-site lighting.
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