2,676 reviews for Cardiff University

Good rapport with all the professors and lecturers we interact with, all super friendly and supportive.

Next to the park, but far from town.

Worst part is that some bits are slow, but to no fault of the lectures, just the nature of some content Best part is that lectures don’t start until 10

The washing machines and location weren’t great, I liked the location of you don’t need to go into uni at all as it’s so far

I really enjoy the course, it's right up my street and I find it mega interesting. I'm currently on placement and find the constant travelling very tiring but I do understand that we're expected to travel and the uni will make it as easy for us as possible (e.g. travel reimbursements, accommodation if required). The lecturers provide engaging content and even when it's a bit dull they acknowledge this and use humour to get us through! I have only met my tutor once, at the beginning of first semester but I've emailed her many times and always get a prompt response, she's very helpful and I appreciate her advice and reassurance. I am so excited to graduate, there are many different areas in which I can go and work and my lecturers/mentors while on placement have provided lots of useful insight and tips for the industry. The only negative thing I have to say about the uni is the health library, I am still a bit confused about how to get the best use out of it and I don't understand why there are so few books there. I don't know why I'm expected to travel just under an hour to another library to pick up a book if it isn't in the health library and/or the online version isn't available - it's a waste of time. there are lots of different seating arrangements though and I appreciate the designated silent study and quiet study spaces.

The cost of living in Cardiff can be tricky but I think that's the same wherever you go in the UK nowadays. There are cheap alternatives for students and the occasional student discounts/perks which come in handy. I think the public transport is great for the amount of people they're catering to but sometimes buses don't show up or they actually leave too early and that gets frustrating. I don't know much about graduate employment opportunities but I know there are plenty available and lots of people to ask for advice within the university. I always feel safe in Cardiff, I feel very privileged as I know this isn't always the case and to have got this far into the year without feeling unsafe is kind of surprising. I have a part-time job which was relatively easy to obtain through the university, it fits around my studies and it's a helpful bit of income each week. Cardiff is the most diverse place I have ever lived and I am thoroughly enjoying being introduced to new cultures and cuisines.

Clodien House is a private accommodation but it's closely affiliated with the university, it's run by Unite Students. I find the location to be very convenient - it's an 8 minute walk from the hospital and a 5 minute walk from the general Heath campus which is where I am always based. I got the room I asked for which was particularly brilliant considering I applied through clearing and expected to get the last of the litter. I feel very safe in Clodien, it's a gated community and you have to use a key card to get both in and out of the gates. They keep the road gates closed and don't allow drivers in unless they're a resident or will only be in for 30 minutes. I've never had a problem with the wifi since I moved in, and the property is well cared for. There always seem to be a third party contractor onsite but they never bother or interfere with the residents which everyone appreciates. There are frequent bus routes into the city centre but I always have to walk about 10 minutes to the nearest bus stop which can be annoying. It's a 30-40 min walk to the Centre for Student Life or the train station which can also suck. I don't think Clodien is worth the amount I'm paying; I'm in a studio and paying £209 weekly, but considering the amount of time I've gone without a working lift, working washing machines or hot water (and had no reimbursements) I wouldn't exactly recommend it.

The course is taught really well and all staff and students are very supportive. There is a good balance of in-person teaching and self-directed study time to ensure that we can stay on top of work. The course is great to prepare students for their careers and the practice placements are particularly beneficial for this.

So many contact hours and great use of dissection in anatomy.

Talybont south is very social and has a gym and workspaces. You do get what you pay for which is fair enough. Silverfish are annoying but maintenance do respond to complaints but think they should have a permanent attempt to rid the flats of silverfish as it has been a problem for years. A sofa would be great if possible as not much space in the flat to chill and hang out.

Really good course and content, could have a slight bit more guidance with placement

Not bad but very small with lack of facilities, no Common room

More contact hours could be an improvement

Clean and warm but basic

Would prefer to have more choice in modules but all taught in class. Quite a lot of hours but it is engineering and quite tough too

Probably the worst one in Cardiff. Location is great but it lacks a lot in other ways

Interesting content. Lecturers could sometimes be better as they sometimes just read the slides out. Overall, modules are really interesting though.

Well heated. Modern. Maintenance really good. Security really good.

blended learning but this term is more recordings than in-person contact hours the course content is good to teach you the fundamentals and it is more practical practice than exam based which is better for industry the building is 2 years old so all the facilities are really great and there is loads of study places lectures respond to emails quickly and are very helpful

Shared bathroom but very very spacious and 10 mins from uni 20 mins from city center The heating is always on and sometimes a little too hot. WiFi box in every room that you can connect to with Ethernet. there have been power cuts but they were sorted within hours. Circuit laundry facilities are downstairs.