3,130 reviews for Cardiff University

I love the fact that Cardiff University has beautiful and modern infrastructure suitable for solo and group work, which in my opinion adds to students' motivation and desire to want to be in the buildings. The colours and furniture used make it comfortable to spend time in, even if the student is alone. I admire the fact that students are able to watch some lectures from home, and I am also grateful for the lecturers who record sessions for students who would like to go through some lectures again. One way Cardiff University can be improved is if lecturers record most sessions, especially for students who struggle to pay attention for a certain amount of time. Cardiff University truly values skill-building, self-growth and networking. They show this through the activities they provide, such as the cultural groups to connect international students to people who can help them feel a little bit more at home, the investment club, yoga club, trivia club, and many other exciting options. Cardiff University is a wonderful and inclusive place. As an international student, I can confidently say that the university keeps me too busy to feel homesick.

Student support is horrible bc the waitlists to get any help is super long

I really enjoy how Cardiff Uni is a healthy mix between a city and campus based university. It has the indepence and open-air freedom of a city based university but the beautiful consolidated site of buildings and facilities as if it were a campus based university. Cardiff itself is lovely city in general with lots of enriching and entertaining experiences available. The accessibility of the city and the university have really encouraged me to explore everything is has to offer.

Cardiff is such a good place to study as it is definitely a student city. There's always something going on, whether it's in the city centre or offered by the university. The experience that I've had so far at Cardiff University has been incredible. The staff are all so lovely and supportive, and there is so much support offered by the university.

It's well organised and everywhere is close together. The sports facilities are really good. The student halls aren't very accomadative of bikes

The best aspects of my uni experience has been how the different locations and resources have been set to maintain such a conducive environment that helps with studying. One way to improve is to have rentable umbrellas that student can rent using their student ID. Since the weather is pretty unpredictable, it would be a good idea to add umbrella baskets in the libraries that learners can use to get to their accommodation or lectures. Additionally, having collection baskets for the umbrellas in lecture halls. This would create a rotation process for the umbrellas and help moving about in the rain for the students much more easier.

Best: Student Union and Social life. Worst: Impersonal relationships with university tutors/lecturers

Cardiff is an outstanding place to study, there is so many facilities like libraries, study areas located all over the city, making study spaces accessible to all, which is vital during our studies! There is also a lot of support for student by the lecturers, who give office hours to have conversations when help is needed with essay, aswell as constant email updates ensuring we know there is support out there! There’s also student mentors, who often set up group meetings to ensure we understand the content and whether we have any questions. student life at Cardiff is exceptional, there are many events like Bingo Lingo, the Taff quiz, that help bring students together to enjoy their spare time and make the university experience so much more than just studying! Cardiff is such a special place, and already it feels like home! The only improvement i can think of, is the lectures, sometime it feels not very structured, more read of a powerpoint, i think in some cases they could be more engaging! But overall, i feel happy with the level of education i am gaining! The campuses are clean constantly, and the look of the old style buildings make it so much more enjoyable to learn in, it’s much more motivating! Cardiff University is the place to be, and when my younger friends ask me what university to apply for, i tell them Cardiff University is exceptional and they should want to be here!

Thoroughly enjoyed the social aspect of it, particularly the students union societies and sports Wednesday. The location is also great. Currently having issues with lack of contact hours on my course, not having nearly enough. Also unhappy with the student union club entry cost being so high for those who don’t get in within the first hour of opening.

Great city for cycling.