Best student accommodation Ive every lived in!! Zenith has a rooftop bar perfect for sunset lovers and golden hours it also has a game area, a cinema and perfect study spaces overall the facilities are amazing! Location wise its aprox a 5-8 min walk to town and 10-15min to Cardiff Bay, however, you have a supermarket right next door to Zenith and we are also offered bicycles to explore around :) Zenith staff regularly organises activities such as movie nights allowing us to choose the movies or basketball tournaments and much much more.. The staff is great, always helping out and making us have the best experience (especially Angela, always so friendly and helpful). I love the Zenith experience and Very much recommend! Thank you Zenith, will miss you all!
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Best student accommodation Ive every lived in!! Zenith has a rooftop bar perfect for sunset lovers and golden hours it also has a game area, a cinema and perfect study spaces overall the facilities are amazing! Location wise its aprox a 5-8 min walk to town and 10-15min to Cardiff Bay, however, you have a supermarket right next door to Zenith and we are also offered bicycles to explore around :) Zenith staff regularly organises activities such as movie nights allowing us to choose the movies or basketball tournaments and much much more.. The staff is great, always helping out and making us have the best experience (especially Angela, always so friendly and helpful). I love the Zenith experience and Very much recommend! Thank you Zenith, will miss you all!
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- On-campus.
- OPEN DAYS:
- On-campus open days on 1st & 2nd Jul.
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- The university continue to deliver in-person teaching on campus including lectures, tutorials, seminars, lab work and workshops. Students can use all non-clinical teaching spaces at their full capacity this semester.
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Cardiff University is located in South Wales, Glamorgan. 33,510 students are enrolled at Cardiff University:
- 25,780 of these students come from the UK
- 1,235 come from EU countries
- And 6,495 are students from non-EU countries.
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The graduate outcomes for Cardiff University show that six months after leaving university, 73% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving Cardiff University is £24-27k a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2017/18)
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The university provides with a lot of good learning resources.
地理位置好，交通便利，基础设施好，前台也很棒，距离学校也很近
The reception is very nice and kind.
Welcoming environment with great staff
The college environment is very good, and the teachers are very friendly. Cardiff has a lower cost of living than England, which is also an advantage for international students. I love here.
The classroom is beautiful. And my tutor help me a lot to do a design.
Best student accommodation Ive every lived in!! Zenith has a rooftop bar perfect for sunset lovers and golden hours it also has a game area, a cinema and perfect study spaces overall the facilities are amazing! Location wise its aprox a 5-8 min walk to town and 10-15min to Cardiff Bay, however, you have a supermarket right next door to Zenith and we are also offered bicycles to explore around :) Zenith staff regularly organises activities such as movie nights allowing us to choose the movies or basketball tournaments and much much more.. The staff is great, always helping out and making us have the best experience (especially Angela, always so friendly and helpful). I love the Zenith experience and Very much recommend! Thank you Zenith, will miss you all!
Top class uni. Like every other uni it’s really what you make of it. But the facilities support you and make you enjoy your experience. The staff are always striking though!
Great staff, lovely environment
Lovely place to study, great tutor and flexible tutorials.
It is great. I am finishing this year!
I have experienced one semester's online course. I feel the teachers are good. I wish there are more group assessment
As an international student, the school has given me a lot of help and support in life. The school also provides convenient learning environment with good facilities. At the same time, the school also provided me with effective career guidance.
Perfect connection for studying and entertainment throughout my time here.
Great experience studying at Cardiff University
I love it here! Lots of support
Good healthcare campus with facilities for working. Not very modern or many places for indoor eating during breaks
前台姐姐是非常nice的人 可好了 什么事跟她说都可以得到及时的反馈
Feels proud and great to be the part of Cardiff University as a student. Exploring so many new things. Learning is made so easy with all the availabilities provided by cardiff University.
Very good uni. Would recommend. City is lovely, very active every day of the week.
Good, facilities include what’s needed for my course and are very accessible
Great experience in one of the top universities in England. I made friends for life and I took every good thing this university had to offer me.
Every day in every way Cardiff University with all of its staff try to provide the students with the best university life in terms of lectures, facilities, clubs, employability, ...etc.
Best place to study. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Great environment to learn. I have finished my masters at Cardiff University and currently doing my PhD. Can’t ask for more.
I'm currently studying my final year at the school of earth sciences at Cardiff University, and have nothing but respect for my tutors and the staff there, they've all worked so hard to get the best out of us. But I go to Cardiff University despite Cardiff Universities best efforts. They consistently make idiotic decisions designed to make life harder for the students currently studying. As far as I'm aware, once they have your money the couldn't care less about the health and wellbeing of it's students. Unless like me they do a course you really want to study, that nowhere else provides, go to a better university that respects it's students.
I have had a brilliant time at Cardiff University. Cardiff is a brilliant city and there is always something going on! Would recommend Cardiff Uni to anyone.
Cardiff University is a brilliant place and offers a great range of facilities.
I had an outstanding experience. The university is always there to support and help. There are many different facilities for everyone to enjoy, socialise, and study. It is also close to the city center which is another perk. SU has various events. There is help for your career journey and the university cares about inclusion and equality. The only bad thing I could mention is that the wifi had some issues sometimes but that was on rare occasions. Overall, I would recommend it.
Great teaching resources, you can learn a lot of useful knowledge here, the teachers are very warm and willing to help you
friendly and welcoming university.
Very good. We will continue live here next year.
Wonderful university. Really feel supported and educated. I am currently studying in BEng of Architectural Engineering. The filed trip is really wonderful. Learned a lot from it. Nice staff also, really supported.
大学挺好的，大学同学挺好的，大学老师挺好的，大学校园挺好的，就都挺好的
Good experience so far. Our department has been refurbished recently, so there was construction happening most of my time there.
Very safe, nice environment, staff is serious and responsible, I enjoyed staying at crown place
Cardiff university is the best!!!
Difficult to compare with other universities as I haven't been to others
Good school and teachers. It's a very good school with very kindly teachers and students. The library was open and full of seats. The teaching facilities are also very advanced
I feel I learn a lot from my courses. People here are all friendly and willing to help me since English is not my first language. I've really appreciated it!
I’m very glad I chose to come to this university for my undergraduate degree. There are so many nice study spaces and libraries on offer
The internet is stable and the building is very close to students union and teaching building
Really great apartment. Karen is a very good person.
Absolutely cracking uni, top-notch, absolutely great
CU cares a lot about inclusion. Best Uni.
Everything is good and acceptable
Cardiff uni is a really good uni with amazing facilities for students. Campus is large and convenient.
Plenty of facilities that make studying so much easier
As an international student, I think Cardiff University is excellent, and the exchanges and activities among students are of great help to me. There have been some closures due to the COVID-19, but this is for our own safety and the university is doing the right thing.
Almost studying online classes because of Covid19
I studied in Cardiff Business School, the lecturers and tutors here are really nice with professional background in the industry.
Social uni, the su is fun and the work spaces are good
The best university, offered me so much flexibility, very good supervisors, I would not be able to get these opportunities/experiences in London universities, Where I also had admission, but decided to go to Cardiff University and my study there changed my life for good.
Loving the university and the professors are helpful
Great uni, lots of events and opportunities
Poor support systems and lecturers don't care
It is lucky for me can study at Cardiff university.
Great university with great teaching
环境优美，教学设施齐全，老师同学和善，课程安排合理，老师负责认真
so I completed my undergrad with Cardiff and have no complaints loved my time, loved the course, loved the extracurriculars. Great teachers and great support. I am now completing a postgrad master's degree with Cardiff and am unfulfilled. The lectures basically are covering what I learned in my undergrad, it's basic (already covered the material), boring, and toned down (lectures are made easier). there are no lectures and seminars they have mixed the two to create a more workshop environment (not impressed) I want to be lectured at; I liked having a well-rounded view of theories and approaches instead of that I get to listen to a fellow student tell me what they think (let's be honest what do they know how do I know what they are saying is correct)
Cardiff is a great university and it’s located at the center of Cardiff student here and get access to everywhere anywhere easily
Cardiff university is a nice university.
Very good experience, perfect location for engineering students of Cardiff university. Staffs are friendly and all equipments of building are available.
Cardiff University is very good, the teachers are very academic and helpful, and the students are friendly and eager to learn.
I love the Spanish department and the mental health and wellness
It’s a great academic environment
Really good univeristy for performance based courses, they are very nurturing for your talent
读的是传媒专业，旁边就是bbc，学校的课程也非常丰富，很多都是group discussion，作业有individual和group的，都有。传媒学院的楼也非常的新。
Cardiff university has one of the most very beautiful campus in the UK.
Professors are very patient. And the campus is very beautiful.
Great social environment with multiple gaming opportunities . Lovely kitchens and spacious bedrooms.
Cardiff University has very good teaching quality and teaching environment. I'm very happy to study here
Cardiff University is a very good Uni with good facilities
学校有很多教学楼和行政楼，为学生提供很全面的服务，可选择专业很多
The uni is great especially the facilities offered.
The lack of support during traumatic experiences and just disability adjustments is very poor. Actual disability team are lovely but they can only suggest stuff the uni often doesn't implement it
great course, lecturers are friendly and responsive
nice, THE Professors is very nice and the facilities is also nice.
学校在的地方安静，治安好，设施完善，教职人员好，教学质量好，学生的学习氛围好
Good experience with cardiff!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The main building is very cool. The others are alright, a bit maze like but fine, for classes. There are sooo many active societies. The SU bar is good and cheap, especially on fridays. The SU club is ok. I prefer ones in town but i know people who really love it. The city is nice. Everything is walkable. and housing is really cheap. Lots of green space.
这是个好地方，我觉得所有中国学生都可以来这边读书，因为这边教学质量很高，我们只要花几分钟就能到市中心，社团和基础设施都很齐全，老师和工作人员也都很热情
The university is fantastic for international students and the quality of faculty is great.
A lot of things to do in student union etc
It’s a very unforgettable student experience. It’s a bit difficult to learn, and it feels like a real university life.
很好很喜欢前台很热情，我很满意，环境很安静，很好很不错 very good
Campus facilities are a bit old and the WiFi sometimes have connection problems
University facility are good and very warm in the studio
Brilliant uni, highly recommended!!
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I didn’t experience the club and join in societies, but in my major, teachers are all good and patient. Both online and offline libraries can find the books I need. Students Union helped me a lot when I came to UK.
学校排名虽然不高，但是卡迪夫这个城市非常不错，很休闲，遇到的同学也都很好
价格适中 位置离学校和市中心都很近 公寓的管理很好 而且公寓的环境弄得非常干净 而且还有很大的social area 设施齐全 网络也很好 在哪都有信号而且速度很快
Nice university, beautiful campus and
The school environment is beautiful, and the learning atmosphere is also very good!
Your beautiful building makes us here full of ideals and beliefs, love and warmth. Thank you for giving me enlightenment and direction and nurturing my hope for tomorrow.
Great university to learn and amazing teachers
very good university, many state of the art labs and nice buildings. the city has a very good nightlife as well
There are good lightings and the well organised common area, with perfect pool table
Cardiff uni offers a wide range of opportunities to improve educational skills as well as social. Cardiff uni is great and I'll strongly recommend it to anyone
Lively campus, walking distance to university
Overall really enjoyed my experience here. There were some difficult times with strikes and Covid feeling like there wasn’t enough support but on the whole I love the city, the campus and my lecturers and course have been incredible! Can’t fault the educational aspect and any uni would’ve been the same with Covid etc!
Good uni, with a lot of things to do around
The univeristy is very nice, with lots of study spaces, the Student union is huge so take time to look around each room.
Lovely city, friendly university with good and supporting services, lots to do in and out of the uni
Excellent place to study. Conducive environment
Great university to be in. Plenty of support to learn and grow.
I love Cardiff and Cardiff University as well because the life style is nice. I enjoy my postgraduate life actually.
Good uni, good staff, good facilities, good location
I like it here, k100 is a lot of work but generally enjoyable.
Excellent university to study in for international students. Great and supportive staff
Cardiff University was a platform for my success and gave me the necessary tools to obtain my degree at a high levels despite there being some areas that were lacking
A very good university that focuses especially after corona to get you back to in person teaching.
Good university and friendly staff
Great university really enjoy going here only have positive things to say
Only been here a short while and I am already looking forward to the rest of the time I have on campus.
I think the price is really cheap than other similar accommodations and it is convenient for me to buy food and it is close to my school. and I love the grey style of decoration! nice experience!
Great accommodations well worth the money
Really enjoyed my time at Cardiff Uni. Great facilities, friendly staff and local people and love the city.
I have enjoyed my time at Cardiff university so all in all I would recommend to most people. The experience you have is down to you as the uni will provide pretty much anything you want if you chase it, the only parts out of your control is which lectures you have, whilst most of the lecturers at the provide a good learning there always will be a few that you dont like, but that is just life and will only compromise you as much as you let it.
今年是特殊的一年，许多活动都在网上进行，但是我认为学校给我了很好的网课体验，以及通过邮件总是会推送一些线上活动，线上研讨会和一些工作机会，所以总的来说，我觉得体验不错！
Cardiff uni is exceptional. I will most definitely recommend
Appalling! Exceptionally poor student experience, support and inconsistent lecturer quality. Mis-management in all respects. Institional arrogance that does not merit Rissel Group Status. Shocking!
Didn’t get the chance to have a look of it, but overall it’s good
Cardiff wasn't my first choice but I’m glad I finally came here had an amazing experience. Awesome place to live
Best experience ever. After master degree, I choose to do my PhD programme here again
It is not a good experience of University. Because there are all online lecturers.
Coming here is the best choice I have ever made in Cardiff, the apartment environment, the location is very good. It also has a great view of Cardiff
Really nice location and not really nice team security markets, a really nice person and warm hearted, and people who lives here no need to worriy about safety problems.
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Adequate amount of clubs and societies to choose from, although there is much more to be desired. Wifi was difficult to log in and may cause some issues with specific phone types. Career services was excellent however which provide you support in interviews, personal statements, visa and whatever concerns you might have for your student life.
Excellent service at this university
not a great university in my opinion
The university is good but the engineering department is not
Cardiff university is a great place! The city is amazing and the uni offers many extra curricular activities for you to get involved in
I have enjoyed my Undergrad Degree at Cardiff Uni, so much so I have applied for an MA degree there. Some campus facilities, depending on what 'school' they belong to, can be fairly outdated. There is a massive range of clubs and societies you can apply for, from a variety of sports societies, tabletop societies, and subject-based, there really is a society for everyone. Joining a society is a great experience that allows you to make new friends with similar interests, and a lot provides great socials. The students union is a great place to relax, study and get some food.
University facilities vary depending the building etc. However, now with more constructions at buildings things are getting better
friendly staff, reaching people, useful information distributed efficiently, groups are very inactive and they cost money
Nice uni campus but little in the way of support for students in view of Covid and for students struggling with their courses
A very good experience with lots of support from academics. Excellent social life and events hosted by the university and societies.
Cardiff is a very good. University
Cardiff university Friendly community
Idk. Cardiff uni is okay. Good logo.
Uni is not bad can be improved in some aspects
Covid has made this year much more difficult. No support and no well being checks.
Cardiff university was my first choice and I have no regrets being here, the city itself is full of character and the university has been easy to attend.
Just finishing 1st year I would totally recommend Cardiff - I’ve had a great time even though it’s been a bit limited with covid etc
Good but struggled with the lack of face to face teaching through COVID
Nice uni however didn’t get the experience expected
It was aight, that's all I guess
Lewis and Stewart are kings, they can never be replaced
Fantastic university. Extremely enjoyable experience, with fantastic facilities as well as extremely helpful and supportive lecturers
Can't say too much on the campus and facilities as there hasn't been access to them for much of the year. Careers Service is non existent and the wifi is a recurring issue on and off campus.
I started at cardiff and transferred to Swansea because I didn’t enjoy it so much
Whilst studying law, I have found Cardiff University's resources to be incredibly helpful and influential in my degree result - the library is amazing too!
Cardiff University is an excellent location for students to enjoy their time at University - there is an amazing town centre, an abundance of local parks, and many cafes and food places
It’s okay, could be better like, but I wouldn’t know I’ve worked out of my room for the last year
Really good uni, nice staff and interesting subjects to chose from
Cardiff university has been very supportive during lockdown as they have provided many resources such as lectures and seminars.
Course is like s***..... I learnt basically nothing. I really regret wasting so much money. Most of the teachers are not even professional. I don't think anyone should come to this University in the future.
The campus of Cardiff University is very beautiful.
Cardiff Uni is very close to heart, all staff looks out for you and you can reach out to different departments if you need help. All students are super friendly too and the lectures are amazing, you’re bound to have a good time
Studying in Cardiff University would be a memorable experience. I strongly recommend the 'language for all' course. That's great!
Best experience of university and lovely city
This is a very good student apartment. The staff are very enthusiastic and patient. Help me solve many problems in life! The location of the apartment is also very good, close to the city centre, convenient for travel and shopping. It is also quiet at night. I am very satisfied with it.
Cardiff will always have my heart. Cardiff has the best student life. Cardiff university provides one of best university life.
Cardiff University is a good research University.
Cardiff University has some great facilities and some very nice looking historical buildings
The facilities provided are great and the lecturers and staff are very helpful
Not sure about the university services as I haven’t been due to the university restrictions.
This uni give all supports I needed.
I am sorry I couldn't do this review. With lockdown and Covied-19 repercussion, I haven't visited any of the above options yet.
The WiFi is sometimes difficult to connect to and will often disconnect when you lock your device. The on campus activities haven’t been relevant this year, but we have been provided with lots of information when they are available to use
A great learning experience and very supportive staff.
Due to covid , ı rated them according to my assumptions
Due to lockdown not experienced much but the overall experience is good
I don’t like remote study therefore I don’t wanna rate it
Overall a good experience, with a blended learning approach
The room is bright enough but sometimes other people can come in our ensuit without permit ion which making lots of noise.
Access to all services you need. Wide range of societies. Careers service is good if you take advantage of it. Wifi cuts out frequently.
A great Uni! Would recommend to anyone considering it, unfortunately my first year has been influenced by coronavirus but I've had fun none the less! Haven't seen much of campus... Make sure to have a go at lots of clubs and societies in the first few weeks of Uni, you can always choose which ones you wan to continue later on! I've been to the SU once, loved it! Internet isn't great but it's better in libraries etc.
Lovely teachers but organisation needs work
I really enjoy staying here. I feel relaxed in my room. All the staff are so friendly and have really supported me since my arrival. It's a top, clean, tidy and spacious accommodation. I am happy here :)
As a university, Cardiff is great. The only let down has been the delivery of the medicine course. The campus for the medicine course is separate to the rest of the university, and so you have very little opportunity or time to spend at the official university campus. This review is for the heath campus, which is disappointing. The Cochrane is public access so always busy. There is poor ventilation and no air conditioning so it's awful in the summer. The heating is subpar so it is cold in the winter.
I can’t even rate any of the categories because I have been on campus ONCE. From what I have experienced of Cardiff uni from my “blended” (online lol) learning is that the uni is awful with a complete lack of student support. Please please please do not put the Russell group status above whether a uni has good student support or not.
Good university with alright communication.
Going back to university during a pandemic has been hell. Basically nothing has been put in place to help the vast majority of students, every single one of my lectures is a prerecorded one, I have zero social life (which I was expecting) and zero contact with anyone on my course. We are expected to completely structure our modules ourselves with "module maps" and nothing else. The once 24/7 libraries have been reduced to 9-5, 5 days a week, and we have to book 2 hour slots in advance if we want to go. Not only this, but because of disinfectant procedures, we can't get books for at least 72 hoirs after they have been returned. I understand the necessity for this, but we were told that books would be digitised, and for the most part (at least for my course) this hasn't happened. It is incredibly difficult to motivate yourself when everything is online and you're paying an extortionate amount of money for what is, frankly, a subpar education.
all round great facilities and staff
If you're coming to Cardiff because of it's 'Russell Group status', don't be blinded to its faults. I would advise looking very hard at whether a) You want to live here. b) The modules you want to take are available and c) You believe you will genuinely be happy studying here. Russell Group status is completely irrelevant once you arrive. Please, please don't think that it makes your course any better. It does not.
I am a second year architecture student and so far my experience has been great. Cardiff University offers students all the facilities they need. Recently, the students union building was renovated so spending time there is much more enjoyable. I am also on the uni fencing team. The athletic union has always provided us with equipment and transport for competitions. Overall, I believe that Cardiff as a city is a good value for money and is also one of the best universities in the UK.
Due to coronavirus students haven’t been able to access the usual range of activities and teaching
Best university ever... Fast at responding to students' enquiries
This is about the clearing line, i went through clearing this year and requested for a certain type of course. I was met with a welsh woman who had a horrid disdain for me in her voice and it honestly made me feel like a bad person for wanting to clear into the university. All other universities that i had been in contact with were very nice and helpful and all i got from Cardiff was a series of indefinite statements with sighs at the end. Wouldn't go there if this was how they treat students who are looking for courses in this time of uncertainty.
I had such fun there. Best experience of my life. The departments allowed me to pursue a life in academia after my undergraduate. The lecturers I had were all inspiring.
As an MA student, who previously studied at an apparently less prestigious institution, I'm unsure Cardiff University deserves the praise it deserves. I'll put the pros first and cons second. Pros - The rent around cardiff is mostly reasonable and the accommodation tends to reflect what you pay for. -The libraries are numerous and the staff there are friendly and more than willing to help - The nightlife is varied and pretty welcoming to all peoples, regardless of creed or wallet size. - The skills support people are kind and are open to helping you. They evidently card Cons - The faculty who teach MA programmes are jaded, don't really seem enthusiastic about their subject and are unwilling to clarify question briefs. - As a masters student I thought I'd have free reign to write as I pleased, as long as it was 'on topic.' I was wrong. You are confined to the course content almost exclusively. Boring. - You will receive almost no useful feedback, even after multiple conversations
The physical university is nice but the services it provides are largely sub-par and unhelpful
Amazing uni , good social life, out of fate lecture theatres
i want an university that is totally dedicated to the future cause of a student and arm him with excellent teaching and practical training to cope up future problems in life
Overall a good experience. Wifi is very patchy and doesn't connect to much outside phones/computers. But pretty good other than that.
great uni, enjoyed my time in my first year
The University itself offers so much, if you're willing to join clubs and societies there is so much to do. The students union is great, always busy and loads of facilities.
not much to say apart from this is a sick uni and im happy im here besides the dogshit wifi
Cardiff University is an okay University
Cardiff University has an okay university.
My experience of Cardiff uni has been a good one so far. The city is a great place to live, the SU is fantastic (shout out Bureatos) and most of the lecturers/ seminar leaders are super friendly and helpful. It's definitely sports oriented and can get a bit 'lads lads lads' but you just have to make it your own.
cardiff is a very good sociL UNI
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This is not a university any longer; it is a hive of FASCISM. Since when can BASIC human rights - freedom of speech - be breached through vote? Since when can some students tell other students what words they "are allowed" do use? (Such as the fact that they "cannot" use the word "baby" to refer to unborn CHILDREN.) And what is the university staff doing? HOW ON EARTH can there be a voting system that allows students from some societies to SERIOUSLY INFRINGE the freedom of speech of students from other societies? Or is the university condoning this or even happy that it could achieve its aims (of silencing pro-life students) other the pretext that "it was done through the vote of other students)? It is BEYOND HORRIBLE. It is PURE FASCISM. I wouldn't study at this university even if every single member of staff had the Nobel Prize.
£20 and i'll put 5 stars for everything.
Wonderful university and City, so pleased to be here!
Not helpful for careers whatsoever; completely inconsiderate to student wellbeing. Students lacking confidence are made to feel small and alienated. Instead of helping to build the confidence of these students, they are made to feel increasingly unwelcome as time goes on.
Love it. Join a society, best thing I did
everything is school with the course study is amazing , others I didn't focus that much
I love Cardiff university very much!!
The university facilities are amazing, but the WiFi doesn't always work on personal devices as it's an open network rather than private.
I am sure it's the best university in wales
Not enough activities for post grad students
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY IS VERY GOOD
I cannot really fault the uni in anyway. It has exceeded my expectations
Great choice, definitely worth it
I would not recommend this university for several reasons. If you are foreign or ethnic minority then be prepared that they will not support you as they are hugely Euro centric and it really shows in the lecturing and what issues they focus on. I didn’t get any help from lecturers and they de registered me from my course due to my mental health issues and I didn’t receive help from student support. Lectures are careless if you struggle and won’t help you with assignments, won’t reply to e-mails. Teaching style is out dated and the school of social sciences are hugely politically biased they won’t discuss current social issues or issues affecting non European people. Sad and I wouldn’t recommend at all
I love my tutors and I enjoyed my placement time.
They are definitely trying with the facilities but I’d like to see more
The Union is an absolute joke and often creates drama within itself which stems from racism to full on religion fights, so I never bothered with them. Otherwise facilities are great and the global opportunities people are awesome
International environment, good teacher
I'm part of a few clubs which are amazing and I use the students union a lot.
I love university and love living in cardiff
love the uni, wouldnt mind some cheaper SU shops/activities wifi sometimes isnt great,
Great city, Cardiff University is ok
Good university, good value for money, lots of societies and socials every Wednesday for sports societies in the SU. Only thing is it's not a campus university so it's quite a walk to lectures, something to keep in mind.
After a dip in overall rankings, Cardiff r putting big investment into the campus. Teaching at least on my course can be a bit unorganised and haphazard and some facilities lacking and dated but overall incredible environment, good nightlife (a scene for everyone) and amazing society’s and SU. Student housing is a bit crap but it’s being worked on and it’s only for a year. Sense of community is what makes the place.
Everything close at hand. Great variety of social societies. Wifi connections need to improve.
Since Cardiff was my insurance choice it has beaten my expectations of it in so many ways.
She was so please to get a place this has spoiled it for us
Easily the worst place I have ever experienced, the student experience here has been awful. I have found the University to be unwelcoming and unfriendly. If you have a problem staff are generally unhelpful or slow to respond and the SU advice service seem to be short staffed and can't do much to help. I signed up for a few societies but limitations on numbers for activities have meant I haven't been able to participate, online signups fill up in under a minute. I haven't engaged with the careers service but I get a lot of unwanted email communications via the University from employers that I can't opt out of. There seems to be an atmosphere of apathy at the University. Eduroam wireless internet can be difficult to connect to at times and IT support is limited. There is no University Health Service for all students. For some subjects you can be some distance from the main campus area which is dissected by rail lines. Buses are expensive. The cost of accommodation is rapidly rising.
Great uni. Nice facilities, everything close together.
My first year at Cardiff has easily been the best year of my life. The staff are helpful, they really care about how well you are progressing in your course and how to help you get the best results you can. The students union is huge and the facilities are amazing, and there is a whole host of sports and other clubs and societies to get involved in. Other students are so friendly and helpful and there are so many places to help if you need anything, from housing and financial advice to support with learning issues and mental health.
Great uni, love it here. Atmosphere, people and services are amazing
Cardiff is both humble and prestigious. I think that the university is really friendly and welcoming and gives you loads of opportunities to get things to make your CV better alongside your degree. The students union is popular and the interior is really attractive.
I have been at Cardiff University for two years now studying Human Geography and honestly it has been amazing. The Uni buildings are beautiful and the teaching is incredible. The social life in Cardiff is brilliant, it has some great parks and when the six nations is on the atmosphere in the city centre is amazing. Clubbing in Cardiff is also good with a range of different clubs such as Pryzm, Live Lounge, the Student Union, Walkabout, etc. If you are a student and you are still choosing a university to go to I would highly recommend having a look at Cardiff.
PG cert. Dreadful. Teach yourself teaching. Unhelpful staff. No guidance. Non evidence based marking of papers. For teachers they should be ashamed of themselves. Yes I did receive a good pass. But only because I researched myself. I've registered with another university.....what a difference for the better!
I had a fantastic experience at Cardiff. I benefited a lot from dedicated careers advisors who helped me throughout the three years I was there.
Brilliant facilities, accommodating every need. Big range of societies and clubs, thanks to the students union being exceptional at outreach and advertising what they have on offer. The SU is by far one of the best in the country, very modern, insane student support services, if you have any problems at all, whether they be mental or physical, the student support services will go out of their way to ensure your issues are solved. Careers service allows ease of access to temporary work offers, and caters to all kinds of work, however the outreach is almost non-existent so you would usually have to hear about the careers services from a friend to use it properly. Internet is standard, nothing exceptional, and has quite frequent outages, but gets the job done when it is working, just don't depend on the uni wifi for getting things done on time, because you will be disappointed.
I received fantastic support from the Law Specialist at the time - Ms Gibson! What a difference she made helping me develop my CV from scratch and assisting me with strategies for my application. I really appreciated the value she added to my application and how it helped me eventually to find graduate employment.
uses eduroam wifi so thats s***
The wifi is rather dodgy as it loses connection when you switch buildings even though it's the same wifi network. A simple trick is to just disconnect and reconnect. I don't use all the facilities in SU but the SU lounge is a nice place to take a short nap and microwave food. If u want more peace and quiet, then just head on to the ASSL(Arts and Social Science Library) or the Postgraduate study area in SU. Staff I've met so far have been all smiles and sunshine, so no complains on that as an international student. I haven't really had any interactions with SU student representatives so I don't have any comment. There are loads of clubs to join here, so don't worry. They have a lot of career talks etc where they invite big employers, so that is a a good effort by the uni.
There are so many clubs and societies that you can join and the fairs make it easy to see what all is on offer. Wifi constantly drops but you just get used to it. Everything is really close together and very close to the city centre.
Failed me on my last law exam appealed to deaf ears if you don't have support you fail denied llb 36% pass 40%. Appeal procedure failed failed to tell them I was having mental health issues a home. Uncaring
The internet screws everyone over all the time, but heyho that's life. Had a wicked time first year. Would defiantly recommend to new fresh to get involved in as much as possible including sports and societies. Also, go out and explore as much as possible to make sure you enjoy your time at uni to the max.
Best SU in the entire country. Great old and new buildings (libraries are nice)
I'm so pleased I chose to go here
I've had a great time here so far although my school (history) is administratively terrible. Internet (Eduroam) is absolutely terrible and the number of website, that do not necessarily provide a platform for illegal activities such as movie streaming or download, that are blocked is shameful. The Student Union is brilliant and very useful.
Hated every minute I was there Dont waste your money
Everything is amazing, apart from the wifi, which is not bad either... it can be a pain to connect to it sometimes, that's all.
Internet at accommodation always plays up, but feel like the uni is very good and has a good social aspect
The night life, societies and student union in Cardiff are all top notch; I couldn't think of any improvements to them! The WiFi is absolutely abysmal however, and is not working more often than it is.
Decent refurbished students union
Dodgy wifi but amazing uni - Definitely would recommend.
The university has great facilities, in particular the Student Union which houses some quick bites as well as "Y Taf", the local student pub! Great and friendly staff who are always able to help.
It's a great university in a great city
Amazing place! Lovely people :)
Wifi restricts some of the sites like 9GAG for having "Questionable humor", Also Instagram and Youtube are not working on my phone.
The university is absolutely beautiful, the union keeps you well informed about everything. All the societys are approachable and are keen to have anyone join even if theyre beginners
Frequents emails about careers opportunities, lots of activities run by the SU, good facilities
The campus and facilities are fab! Only problem is the WiFi plays up a lot
The fact that Cardiff Uni offers wifi in all buildings and accommodation is so helpful. There's such a wide range of societies and clubs, however, if nothing is suited to you, the Student Union is also a lovely place.
Huge university with a wide range of opportunities.
Excellent university. I have enjoyed every minute of it
The university offers good facilities, but with over 20k students- you never see the same face twice!
Lovely students union with good working spaces, everything in close proximity to chemistry building, library facilities are very good
Some campus buildings can be further away, but most are fairly central to the main building and students' union. The fact that it isn't a campus uni means that it's almost right next to the city centre, so you can go shopping in between your lectures! The Students' Union itself is very good and helpful, and there's a huge range of clubs, societies and sports to get stuck into, and the uni puts on regular careers fairs. The internet can sometimes be temperamental, but generally the connection is good and connects around all the campus buildings and accommodation. Lots of research goes into Cardiff's courses, so you know you're getting your money's worth.
I did a mathematics degree at Cardiff university. It was so bad I dropped out and went somewhere else. I got my fourth choice for accommodation, my first three where very large accommodation sites (talybont) so was surprised I didn't get it. My campus was a 50 minute walk from my lectures, town, clubs, basically anywhere. The maths block for so worn down I felt the walls where just going to crumble. There wasn't enough lecture rooms in their department we had to walk everywhere around the university buildings. Sometime taking 15 minutes to get between lectures. A lot of my lectures were one to three hours apart during the day so I couldn't walk back to my flat as it would take too long. So I had to stay in the library or the SU. These buildings need refurbishing. They are so run down and old, there is no heating so I would be sat freezing in my coat while trying to work. Non of the lectures showed any enthusiasm into what they were teaching. I could keep going on but everything was bad
Good university close to the city centre
doesn't have as many good stuff as other unis, Essex for example
It has been fun, exciting and challenging.
I think Cardiff university is great
Love the city and the University, bit let down by the standard of some lectures but the facilities (library and SU) are incredible
a lot of the building and accommodation is old and could do with updating but the feel of the place is great
I looked at nine university open days, Cardiff was the first and instantly became my first and only option for university, I love Cardiff the city and the university!!!
Nice university in a great city
We have roughly 14 libraries to suit different subjects, hours, and needs. The clubs and societies are amazing, very enthusiastic, and Cardiff are quite good in terms of winning against other Universities, the best in Wales. I've seen better SUs. Nontheless it has everything a student could need to offer. The Taf (student pub) has constant rubbish staff and alcohol prices. I don't use the Careers Service, but there is a lot of enthusiasm around it and information on it for those that want or need it. Wifi is usually poor.
There is so much going on at Cardiff! All of the societies and social events are a great way to make friends and have a good time. The uni is spread out but not too spread out so everything is in walking distance which is good. Some things are over priced such as the gym and the food in the student union but other than that I love it.
Love the University and its facilities. Also part of the Business Society and the American Football team who organise great socials and are a great way of meeting new people. The location is amazing too, a mix of city life but also great scenery and parks too.
Cardiff is the edgeyest uni out there
Really impressed by the facilities in general. Things available in the SU are great, especially the student pub to watch rugby games and eat delicious, cheap food. Events are good too,
The Arts and Social Sciences library is very useful, easy to locate books needed. The staff there are very helpful and friendly as well. Lectures for English are in the Law Building and Biosciences as there aren't any in the John Percival Building. Those buildings can therefore be very busy. IT equipment can be temperamental in lectures which can disrupt presentations (Word and PowerPoint). Wide range of societies offered, locations not always ideal. SU has a nice atmosphere, can become very crowded at times. WiFi is mostly reliable, only occasionally faulty.
Dodgy wifi. Good clubs and societies and SU
Brilliant uni and is very inclusive of everyone
amazing university to go to, there is always something going on in cardiff, and the university campus is beautiful. Only downside is the Internet and high prices of food and drink is university building cafeterias and convenient shops.
Everything's great! Lovely people, nice city (although the weather could be better...) and the Uni is fantastic. The wi-fi could be better, but even then it isn't too bad and covers a huge area
Mental nights out, great teaching, easy to walk
Everything's in walking distance, loooooaadsss of clubs/societies to choose from, tutors are all friendly & helpful and always a great night out in Cardiff
could be closer to SU but still good
The Student Union is absolutely fantastic and always buzzing with positive energy! The Wi-Fi is great and free
Everything is close in Cardiff (apart from UniHall) and this makes everything easier. The SU is massive and has anything you'd need. Clubs give you the opportunity to try any sport you'd like (climbing, dance, rowing, caving etc.) in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
cardiff will make you work super hard but if you're willing to give it your best shot then they'll support you all the way
Buildings and facilities are great, all well explained.
The only thing I would say for those who like to game for freshers. You need to join the gaming society to register your console however, it's not the best because the total waiting time could result in a fortnight and even then there is no guarantee you'll be able to play online.
The university is great. Loads of options for societies. Lots of regular socials. Good value for money
Cardiff University is a great place to study and socialise. The city has everything to offer from shopping to nightlife, sporting events and festivals. Cardiff is also continently located just a short drive away from the Brecon Beacons - a beautiful mountain range where you can hike to the peak of Pen Y Fan and gaze over the surrounding rolling hills. The University itself has a vast array of societies and activities to get involved with.
Had a very poor experience here. University very poor value for money.
Really enjoy my time at Cardiff Uni, the business school is great for lectures and cafes!
Great uni, great location and city. Students union is amazing with good nights including Wednesday's and Saturdays. Also holds events for outside bands. Lots of different soceities and sports clubs as well!
University Hall had amazing Internet (Gordon Hall) and the portal system is very good and helpful.
Whenever you ask someone about Cardiff university, they'll reply with a huge smile on their face. That's a review in itself
Just a fantastic university in a great city. My course has now been ranked 3rd in the UK just behind Oxbridge. Cardiff Uni is also great for sports and other extra-curricular activities. The night life is second to none! And all this in a city that has been voted as the best city to live in in UK!!!
Cardiff wasn't my firm choice, however ending up there was the best thing that could have happened to me. I am onto my second year and cannot wait for it to start. For the past year I have met the most amazing, laid back people and made friednships for life, experienced the great nighlife that Cardiff has to offer and definitely enjoyed my course and the way it was run.
Literally the best uni I could have gone to, absolutely love Cardiff , best nightlife , best people !
My first year at uni has been the best year of my life so far! Cardiff is an amazing city, great nightlife, fantastic Union and facilities. I love my course and my course mates and enjoyed living in Talybont halls. Best Uni Ever!
Beautiful buildings and full of history. Loved my time at uni!
Loved every minute of this year
Its my first year, but cardiff is absolutely amazing. The university,the staff and everything is awesome.
Literally just the most amazing uni I could have ended up at , I love it.
incredible uni which offers many societies where you can meet new people. The city is great and the facilities are organised and useful. Assl is amazing during exam time
I am currently in my second year at Cardiff University and couldn't wish for a better experience! Societies are a particular strength and Cardiff as a whole is perfect for students!
I've had the best year of my life here. Couldn't say any improvements - great city and great uni.
Perfect university experience.. Cardiff uni is a great place to learn and as a bonus, Cardiff is just an epic city to live in.
Excellent university with great staff and so many unique opportunities
My favourite place in the world.
Cardiff had been an amazing place to study, excellent university and nightlife
Very compact whilst being right next to the city centre, everything is on your doorstep.
cardiff university it literally the best place ever. The available facilities and courses are incredible. And a s a city, I can't think of anywhere better
Absolutely love Cardiff, the uni and the city itself. It's got everything you need close together so there's no need to get taxis or busses as you can walk everywhere. The students union is amazing for a night out as are many of the other clubs the city has to offer. I got in through clearing and was scared if I would love it as much as I had my first choice, I definitely made the right decision and have no regrets.
Fantastic city, with an amazingly helpful SU, and a constantly expanding building programme designed to maximise what the University can offer to the student. #LASHneverYOLO
Great experience so far. Societies are amazing. Lots of opportunities for placements and transfers both in the UK and abroad
There is nothing bad that I can say about Cardiff university
My experience so far at Cardiff university has been amazing. The only thing I had to reduce my rating for is that the wifi is quite difficult to connect to when first signing up but that is nothing compared to what a great experience this university has to offer and the career opportunities that you are left with at the end of it
Such a fantastic university with so many options and the SU nights out are better than in town
Great University situated in a lovely city. Cardiff offers something for everyone. The teaching, the staff and the facilities were amazing!
Cardiff is AMAZING! If you're looking for a place to offer you an academically stimulating course AND a place to have the best nights out, Cardiff is the place for you. Coming to Cardiff was the best decision of my life!!
Great university in a fantastic city where everything is accessible by foot. There's plenty of facilities available for students and cardiff university is a school that offers something for everyone.
Cardiff is a great city to live in, and Cardiff university is much better than any other uni in cardiff
Cardiff is just the place to be! Great nightlife, brilliant facilities and awesome students.
Had the best year of my life so far, with a solid education to support it.
I fell in love with Cardiff the minute I visited the uni, I am so glad I chose to go there. I've made such lovely friends who I met on the first night of freshers and who I'm sure will be lifelong friends. The uni is full of opportunities to get involved and above all is a top place to study! I'd recommend Cardiff to anyone wholeheartedly.
State of the art facilities and teaching methods along with research, great lecturers and awesome social opportunities all the time
The University is in a perfect location with the City Centre being very close by. The Student's Union is the best night out in Cardiff, with so many socials and team sports out on a Wednesday night.
Living in Cardiff and attending the uni has been the best year of my life - as a fresher , leaving home was daunting but I got to know a great group of people and now feel like Cardiff is my second home !
All the facilities are close to one another and the uni is close to town so you can walk everywhere. The uni send you lots of information about internships and job opportunities and the jobshop at the uni pay well and always have jobs available.
The business school goes above and beyond to help students find work experience, be it internships placements or even post graduate schemes and jobs.
its such a lovely place to be. Everything is there and my cardiff is the top place to study my course
Excellent. So pleased I chose Cardiff; I have no regrets whatsoever. I've met some amazing people and have had so many opportunities made available to me.
bad accommodation, great teaching, great support, amazing student union, amazing student life, great job opportunities
An overall excellent experience!
I am absolutely loving my time at Cardiff University! It is a whirlwind experience where every day offers new and exciting opportunities that are ultimately shaping who I am.
Brilliant city with a fantastic and fun uni
Really love Cardiff university, the lecturing is very good and lecturers are available to see for one to one help which I find very helpful, especially when writing coursework essays. There are a very wide range of societies and I have loved being a member of Broadway dance in particular, I have met so many great people and made some really good friends through it.
The best choice I ever made was going to Cardiff uni, my course is one of the best in the UK and that paired with so many social aspects have made my time here a dream!
Excellent location, dedicated staff and amazing prospects.
A great university. The societies and clubs have been beneficial to me both in terms of fitness and social life.
Initially my insurance choice, but I'm so glad I came now. No regrets. It's so much fun.
Very good university love the social life and how close to town everything is!
Great city campus, amazing place to live with everything within walking distance. Students Union is also brilliant
The city itself is brilliant but sadly the university, or at the least the way the university is run, let's it down. The overall administration, especially within the law school, is bordering on a shambles, and much of the teaching isn't much better. Luckily the university has some fantastic societies and many other things to get involved with to make the experience enjoyable. Moreover the fact the university is in the Russell group helps to give it some credence, otherwise it wouldn't be a surprise to see employers overlook you, at least within some subject areas.
A beautiful city that isn't chaotic and expensive like London, but still has so much to do. The campus is lovely and all the people are so friendly.
Amazing university and a beautiful city. Best years of my life. I would recommend it to anyone!
The best uni in all departments, amazing nightlife, Russell Group, friendly, great pastoral care, couldn't ask for more!
its one of the amazing unis i believe
Studying Occupational Therapy. It's a great course! Great lectures and facilities. There's a great range of societies to get involved with and they're very open to you setting up a new society if you can't find what you're looking for! They're also awesome at offering overseas funding for volunteer projects and have a great study abroad scheme (erasmus) for those who wish to spend 3 months to a year studying abroad. Cardiff's also a great city with lovely people. That's my experience anyway.
Such a hidden gem, Cardiff is both historic and modern in one city with everything a student wants, from cheap housing to high level education in most subjects.
Cardiff University is a brilliant place to study. The city of Cardiff is small enough that it doesn't take very long to get anywhere and big enough it never feels crowded and has everything you need. Cardiff University Staff have always been great for anything I have ever needed them for and there is WIFI EVERYWHERE!!!!!
Cardiff Uni
I'm at Heath Campus, even though it's on hospital grounds they've done everything they can to facilitate for students. Lecturers are good and supportive.
Cons?
Need a bigger space for lunchtime.
Fantastic time at Cardiff
Capital city Student city Great nightlife Awesome SU Good facilities Cheap night out Interesting lecturers
Cons?
Accommodation is poor for insurance candidates
