University of Glamorgan, details of Glamorgan university
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Glamorgan
University ranking
- 2010 94
- 2009 83
- 2008 68
History
- Began life in 1913 as South Wales and Monmouthshire School of Mines.
- In 1949, became Glamorgan Technical College and, nine years later, Glamorgan College of Technology.
- In 1970 became Glamorgan Polytechnic and in 1975 the Polytechnic of Wales, gaining university status in 1992.
Location and transport
- Main campus (and nearby Glyntaff campus) located in Treforest, Pontypridd, 19.5 km (12 miles) north of Cardiff.
- Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries located in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre.
- Excellent road, bus and train links. Railway station adjacent to the university, with trains every 15 minutes.
Accommodation
- The university endeavours to accommodate all first year students who wish to reside in college-owned accommodation.
- Weekly prices for self-catering accommodation range from £56 to £69. Catered option is an additional £25 per week.
- More details about accommodation at Glamorgan are available here.
