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All support is given. Can’t complain.
Cardiff University is considered great for its strong research reputation as Wales’ only Russell Group university, its high graduate employability, vibrant student life in the capital city, and relatively affordable living costs compared to many UK cities. It offers research-led teaching, diverse international communities, and good career support. However, it could improve by addressing financial pressures that have led to staff cuts, enhancing consistency in teaching and feedback quality, improving administrative responsiveness, and strengthening student wellbeing and accommodation support.
Great campus and city to live in, with a great SU and support network.
The location is a great place, Cardiff is a really nice place and the University is situated really well, around all the fun places.
Big enough to stay interesting, small enough to not be overwhelming. Fantastic Uni for branching out and trying new things!
The lack of communication about exam dates is annoying, we only know when they are a month before they actually take place which is annoying for those with jobs for Summer exams and for resits people may be on holiday with no clue when they have to be back for leading to huge financial costs with the price of flights
The campus has a nice feel to it with areas of greenery despite being in the city centre. The location is great being close to town- it’s easy to pop into town after lectures for anything I might need. I also do appreciate the small cafe that my building has, it’s great for grabbing lunch in between lectures. I do feel as though the uni is lacking in support for students- as a first year I don’t know who I can speak to about certain aspects of uni life. I do also feel as though study spaces could be updated in the Bute library (the library closest to my building) as this is where I would study more often if this happened. The main libraries are across the other side of campus and don’t make sense to go to when doing work in between lectures. Also, because of where I live and where my building for lectures is situated I rarely pass through that side of campus.
In general a good university, buildings and accommodation could be updated
Great atmosphere more food places
Lots of places to study and socialise, plenty of choice for lunch too!
This is more of a Cardiff issue but I think transport to and from the campus would be helpful
Good campus as well as being situated in a major student hub. Many facilities available throughout the city with the students union arranging events for students. Student centers such as libraries, abacws building and gyms could be open till later.
Great people, bute park in summer, taff river, music events, great SU, beautiful buildings, brecon beacons.
I think the course could be improved by giving more teaching hours so it isn’t as rushed. There is plenty of support in the uni so I think they have done very well with that. It is very social, there’s always something to do. Lectures are very helpful and approachable
Libraries are good, parking is bad and accommodation is bad
So many study spaces which makes it great to get some work done.
Close to the city centre and great SU
4.5
The facilities in every aspect are outstanding and have made my experience at the university the absolute best. There’s always so much to do and I have thoroughly enjoyed the student life across my three years.
I like the split of seminars and lectures with my course as it gives enough time for learning and independent study.
Maintainance team were very helpful and always willing to help.