Llys Glas halls of residence

Llys Glas is a newly refurbished building that provides off campus self catering accommodation for 80 students and is exclusively available to ICWS students.

Close to the city centre, with easy access to the University, Swansea’s shops, restaurants and bars, Llys Glas is superbly situated to enhance your experience whilst you are studying at ICWS. This newly refurbished Grade two listed building provides modern student accommodation exclusively to ICWS students!

As part of the package deal your private study bedroom includes all the storage and studying facilities that you need, with a clean and modern en-suite bathroom. All utilities are included into the weekly cost; this includes electricity, water, gas and the internet! The self-catering facilities mean that you have access to excellent kitchen facilities, including fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, and Laundry facilities.

Three on-site tutors are also living in the halls to ensure that during your first few weeks in Swansea and the UK you will have a friendly face to talk to, as well as the ICWS Student Support Team! These tutors are here to support all aspects of your welfare whilst you are living in Llys Glas. They can help you with settling into your new life in Swansea, giving you ideas of activities and shopping

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Private Rented Accommodation

A wide range of off-campus accommodation including private rentals and shared accommodation is available to ICWS students. Our expert staff can help you to find the ideal accommodation for you. Swansea is a great place to live, and accommodation prices are among the least expensive in the UK.

This type of housing is privately-owned student accommodation in the Swansea town centre or in suburbs around the university campus. Flats or houses may have four or five bedrooms with shared bathroom and shared kitchen/living room. Depending on the property, heating and lighting bills may be included but the internet is usually an optional extra cost (possibly around £3.00 -£4.00 per week); on average heating and power bills will come to around £12.00-£15.00 each week. Most properties will have shared laundry facilities. Average costs vary depending on the quality, facilities and location; some properties will including all bills except internet in the rental costs, this will be confirmed when the room details are sent to you.

For private accommodation the period of tenancy will usually be six months, but may vary in some circumstances. Students will be expected to pay a damage deposit and rent in advance as well as agents administration fees if applicable; amounts will vary depending on the tenancy contract.

ICWS has excellent contacts to estate agents and landlords and can help you with every step!

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