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CARDIFF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION LIKE NO OTHER

Studying in Cardiff? Canvas has you covered. We’re just a short walk or bus ride from the city’s top universities, including Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and Cardiff Metropolitan University. Heading to Cardiff University? You’re in luck — campus is just a few minutes away. With 240 thoughtfully designed rooms, you’re sure to find the one that’s just right for you. And with Cardiff’s arcades, cafés, and green spaces all nearby, it’s the ideal spot for student living in the heart of the city.

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    2026/27 rooms now open

    Level up your student life & book your 2026/27 room from September 2026

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    SEMESTER 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE

    Rooms now available to book from January 2026

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  • CANVAS STUDENT LIFE

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    24-Hour Team

    Newly Renovated in 2025 
    Support around the clock, because peace of mind matters.

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    LET THE GOOD TIMES BEGIN

    Semester 2 at Canvas is full of events to help you settle in, meet new friends, and make memories - exclusively for our residents!

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    • A young man in a grey T-shirt laughs with a young woman in a pink dress outside a modern building near white flowers.
      Perfect value for money accommodation.
      Stayed At Coventry Arundel House
    • A young woman wearing a white top and blue jacket sits at a table with a laptop in a study room featuring wood panelling.
      I'm happy to stay here for a year
      Stayed At Manchester
    • A young man wearing a white T-shirt smiles while looking at a book, with a laptop open in front of him on a table.
      Very good accommodation to stay at
      Stayed At Coventry City Point
    • A young man in a black tracksuit smiles while tying his white trainers in a gym with workout equipment behind him.
      Fantastic staff. Gary is so friendly and nice
      Stayed At Glasgow
    • A young man in a red checked shirt looks at himself in the mirror of a brightly lit bathroom with a green towel behind him.
      It's awesome specially the staff is very helpful
      Stayed At The Old Fire Station
    • A young woman in a purple headscarf, pink t-shirt and white jacket smiles while holding stationery in a brightly lit room.
      It's wonderful and awesome experience
      Stayed At The Heights
    • A young man in a pink polo shirt and blue jeans relaxes in a chair, smiling while watching TV in a communal social space.
      Amazing and bestest accommodation ever!!
      Stayed At Coventry City Point
    • A young woman in a black top and sunglasses sits with a water bottle and phone at a table outside in a sunny courtyard.
      A good place to live for students.
      Stayed At Walthamstow
    • A young woman, wearing a green top, poses on a roof terrace at Canvas student accommodation with Wembley Stadium behind her.
      It is a clean place to live with ample amenities.
      Stayed At Walthamstow
    • A young man holds a games console and relaxes on a green sofa in the social space at Canvas Manchester student accommodation.
      Great service from the reception staff everytime
      Stayed At The Heights

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