Swansea University Partners with PBSA Providers

An announcement has been released by Swansea University that they will be officially partnering with two of the city's PBSA providers.

A three-year deal has been made between the university and providers true student and Seren. This will provide the university with an additional 800 beds for their undergraduate and postgraduate students.

True student's true Swansea on Morfa Road in the city centre offers 550 beds across ensuite rooms in clusters of 5 and 6, as well as studio rooms. Ensuite rooms in the accommodation are listed at £178 pppw (per person per week), and studio rooms are £214. The accommodation also boasts communal areas including a gym, cinema, onsite pizzeria and cafe, and communal study zones.

A further 250 bed spaces will be available at Seren's accommodation located opposite Swansea Train Station. Arrange in clusters of 8, 10, and 12, Ensuite rooms will be available at £170, £165, and £160 pppw. Studio rooms are priced at £185. Facilities in the accommodation include a gym and half basketball court, indoor and outdoor cinema, gaming rooms, karaoke rooms, a landscaped courtyard with BBQs, a rooftop terrace, a library, and private study spaces.

The University's Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Niamh Lamond said: "We are delighted to have this new agreement with true student and Seren which will mean that all first-year students, including those who come through Clearing, will be guaranteed accommodation as part of our offer to them. It also gives our students an even wider range of accommodation choices, while still giving them that all-important Swansea University experience."

Ben Morley, Managing Director at true student, commented: "This collaboration is great news for Swansea students, more of whom will now get the chance to experience everything we offer here at true Swansea, and for the university, which is keen to broaden the types of accommodation options it can offer. But, beyond that, this is a fantastic endorsement of true student that demonstrates how important it is for providers to look beyond the bricks and mortar and to put student care, experience and wellbeing at the very heart of their operations. I'm really looking forward to building this relationship with Swansea University to truly elevate the Swansea student experience."

Adam Campbell from Seren said: "Seren is proud to be in partnership with Swansea University on this 3-year Nomination Agreement with our operator CRM having a long successful history of developing and maintaining strong ties with prominent educational establishments. Seren's best in class accommodation located in the heart of Swansea offers students an extensive range of facilities which will help them work, rest and play.

"Seren has a priority focus on student health and wellbeing with initiatives running throughout the whole year and an extended collaboration on these with Swansea University is something the team is looking forward to. The onsite retail units include Tesco, Greggs and Coffee Blue which provides students with ideal convenience to keep energy levels topped up during those busy study periods while the gym, basketball courts and free bike hire service can offer a welcome break from studying. Seren is confident that Swansea University students will have a fantastic experience while staying with us and will help to make their time studying in Swansea a memorable one."