Our at-a-glance guide to the University of Wales, Newport

The university is on two campuses, one near the city centre which focuses on engineering and computing, business and professional and social studies; and another in the picturesque town of Caerleon, which caters for humanities, science, education and art, media and design. This is also where the student village of over 650 self-catered study bedrooms is located, along with a new building that houses the fashion department and the Wales International Study Centre. Free buses link the two sites, which are officially among the safest in Britain: the university was the first educational establishment to pass an industry-standard security inspection.

The university has been highly rated in the national student survey and applications rose by 76% in four years, starting with the biggest increase in applications anywhere in the UK following a change of status from college to university. Students have also been attracted by a range of new courses in areas such as creative sound and music, forensic computing, computer games design and internet technologies.

The city of Newport is undergoing a £2bn regeneration programme. It has a reputation for producing successful rock bands, and boasts plenty of clubs and entertainment venues

Fees
£3,290 for full-time undergraduates in 2010-11.

Bursaries
£1,000 for students with a household income of up to £20,000, then calculated in a downward sliding scale. The university also offers a further range of bursaries and scholarships, including sports bursaries for members of its elite sports squad for students who compete at national and international level. For full details, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Accommodation
Guaranteed for eligible first-years. Self-catered accommodation costs between £68.45 for a standard room and £82.20 for an en suite per week.

Facilities
A well-equipped sports centre at Caerleon has transformed facilities. The university has state-of-the-art recording studios and film-making facilities for students at the International Film School Wales.

In 2011, a futuristic new city-centre campus will open on the banks of the River Usk in central Newport, which will practically double the number of students. This will be home to the business school and part of the school of art, media and design.

Transport
It's two hours' drive to London on the M4 and has direct train links, too.

Contact
Tel: 01633 432432
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Web: newport.ac.uk
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