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Accommodation for Welsh speaking students

Aelwyd Penmaen is on the Singleton Campus and Aelwyd Emlyn on the Bay Campus

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The perfect choice for you!

Swansea University is keen to support its strong community of Welsh speakers. As a result, the University has created a home for Welsh students on allocated floors for students who speak Welsh or who are learning the language and who wish to live together. Aelwyd Penmaen is located on the Singleton Campus and Aelwyd Emlyn on the Bay Campus. 

Why should you choose accommodation with other Welsh speakers?

  • A homely atmosphere
  • Opportunity to be part of a close and supportive community
  • Live and socialise through the medium of Welsh
  • Opportunity to take full advantage of a wide range of educational and social activities through the medium of Welsh.

By choosing Aelwyd Penmaen or Aelwyd Emlyn you will be at the heart of university life, and part of a close community with other Welsh speakers - the perfect choice to help you settle in quickly. Aelwyd Penmaen and Aelwyd Emlyn offer en-suite and self-catering accommodation with social spaces. All returning students to years 2, 3 and 4 are also eligible to apply for this accommodation.

If you don't want to live with other Welsh speakers, there are plenty of other options available to you. Visit the accommodation pages to see the choices available.

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Choose your campus

Click on the campus where you'll be studying to learn more about Accommodation for Welsh speakers

Singleton Campus

Aelwyd Penmaen

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Bay Campus

Aelwyd Emlyn

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Alpha Evans, Student

"When applying for a place at university, it was vital for me to consider a university where I was able to continue living my life through the medium of Welsh. Therefore, when I learned that it was possible to apply for accommodation specifically for Welsh speakers at Swansea University, I was very keen to choose the university as my first choice. Living in accommodation for Welsh speakers means that I can socialise with other people in the accommodation in my first language, and because this is something familiar between us, it was much easier to get to know other people and make new friends."

Macsen Davies, Students' Union Welsh Affairs Officer

"Being away from home can be scary but the option to live in accommodation with other Welsh speakers is amazing! By applying to live in accommodation for Welsh speakers, you will be part of the University's Welsh speaking community. Being able to socialise through the medium of Welsh will make it easier for you to get to know your peers. Take advantage of this opportunity and we very much look forward to welcoming new residents to Aelwyd Penmaen and Aelwyd Emlyn in September and to see the Welsh community develop further at Swansea University."