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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsGreat social life and kind staff.
Amazing student culture
The lecturing team are super supportive. Improve: there is no safe parking near the university.
A very recognisable establishment offering a variety of internationally recognisable courses.
Everyone lives in the same area, the buildings are close together.
The location in the centre of the city makes the university easily accessible by train and there is easy access to shops.
The university is in a fantastic location making it easily accessible whether you live on one side of the city or another
Cardiff is such a fun uni and city. The students Union is so big and I really enjoy going to the different cafes and shops there. I have had several issues with exams sorted out very fast by the centre for student life and seminar tutors & lecturers. The nightlife here is also so fun!
The university has a wide range of facilities that help students live a fun and fulfilling life whilst they are here studying. The location of the university near the city centre of the Welsh capital also helps to improve that student life that so many people look for when choosing where they want to go. The lecturers I have had have always been extremely knowledgeable and some of the best in their fields, always making sure we have everything we need to be successful in both our academic and working careers. However, the other staff within the school such as the chancellors, especially last year, created a huge sense of uncertainty within not just mine but many schools in both the students and staff alike which meant that a lot of people were worrying about the state of the university as opposed to their studies.
Best aspect definitely has to be the city and how close everything is in terms of campus, accommodations and town. Worst aspect is how understaffed a lot of the departments are which means there is a lot of corners being cut in terms of our education and teaching.
Our students union is amazing, always holding events and still holds as everyone’s favourite wednesday nights! They’re always holding sales of posters or plants etc which is really handy when money is tight at uni! Sports facilities are great too and we have a huge range of sports to choose from.
Su is for sure the best going
Lots of facilities and support available. Difficult with degree or course level support.
It wa s very welcoming. The lecturers are very helpful and approachable. The uni itself is in like a really good location so even if ur away from home, it doesn't feel lonely.
The Student Union is a great Wednesday night out. However it does start too early
Cardiff is a great city to be a student in! There's a wide range of societies on offer, and other fun activities to do outside of the uni system. The campus isn't particularly visually appealing, but it is super close to town and lovely parks and amenities. The campus has good facilities, especially with the 24/7 libraries/study spaces and a big SU.
Cardiff University is a diverse, welcoming environment where I've met so many wonderful people. The staff and education team as a whole always go above and beyond to ensure the utmost success of their students.
Make the abacws building stay longer
I am an international student and my time at Cardiff university so far has been amazing, from infrastructure to people everything is just great and especially people are really supportive making student life easy and making this university a great place to study. I just like it as it is.
4.5
I love it, would recommend to others
Very supportive
Very clean, effective and supportive