For students not wishing to live on Campus or at the Student village, the most popular choice for students after their first year is to move into a house in Uplands or Brynmill.  The university manages a number of properties in these areas on behalf of Landlords enabling students to live independently in the private sector with the comfort of dealing with the university for any issues that may arise.  These properties are normally let on a 47 week contract for undergraduate and exchange students and 51 week contracts for Postgraduate students.  Contracts start at the beginning of August and includes Christmas and Easter vacations and run through until the end of June. 

The properties consist of study-bedrooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Most of the properties are equipped with, Sitting rooms, Washing Machines, Microwaves.

If you would like to live in a more independent setting within the private sector then your first port of call is our portfolio of private properties managed by Residential Services.

You will have peace of mind that the University as a reliable landlord provides cost effective, good quality accommodation and….

• Administers your tenancy agreement where each student has their own contract
• Manages your rent.
• Handles any maintenance as required (inc. out of hours emergency repairs)
• Provides personal belongings insurance up to £3000
• Does not take a damage deposit

There are over 90 houses available providing over 400 rooms in the popular student areas of Brynmill and Uplands in properties ranging between two and ten bedrooms

• Properties are fully furnished: consisting of study bedrooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and most have a sitting room/lounge area
• Let on a 47 week basis: August to end of June
• Fitted with fully equipped kitchen including washing machine and microwave (many also include tumble dryer)
• Standard rooms range between £55.00 - £67.00 per week

If you do not wish to rent a property through the University and go to a private letting agent, please remember we are here to offer general advice to assist you with house-hunting.  We are aware that as students you are inexperienced renters and we will review tenancies, check contracts and are on hand to answer any queries you may have regarding the private sector. To apply for one of these properties fill out an application form and bring it to Residential Services to arrange viewings

If you would like more information on our university managed properties please contact Stephen Daniels for more information on Tel No: + 44 (1792) 295101 or email s.j.daniels@swansea.ac.uk.  Please come and see us located at the ground floor of Penmaen Residence before you make a commitment!

For more information please contact Residential Services