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Sort:Latest reviewsBest is the Student Union, worst are accommodations, a lot of improvement needs to be done for those. a lot are rather outdated…
Good libraries opening 247 and campus feels relatively safe even at night
Very friendly uni staff and the SU is very supportive and hosts great events and fairs. I'm enjoying my course I like how it's structured. Worst aspect is probably accommodation, I'm in Talybont and it's quite far from every main building. We've had issues with plumbing and my chair was broken when I got here.
Love the SU, think there should be improvements with relationships between students and lecturers and other staff Also I would like to see better advance warning about exams and 3rd term and when they are as currently we do not find out until a week before which is unhelpful for planning.
Nice environment
Best aspects: great nightlife and student life in general - the societies are great and the people are really nice and made even better by everything being relatively affordable in comparison to other cities/towns. Worst aspects: the mental health support is quite poor - the staff are lovely and genuinely seem very capable but they are just way too overcrowded and have nowhere near enough to offer real help to students in need.
Great facilities, computer labs open 24/7 with security. SU has great events on all the time, the taff is one of the best pubs in Cardiff, great food and drinks.
I think it has great facilities and opportunities! Their response time for communication isn't the best.
Cardiff is such a lovely city to live and study in and the community around the university has always made me feel at home. The Students' Union is also fantastic. The main downside is that the university always seems reluctant to help students when they are facing complicated problems such as receiving help after incidents of sexual violence or changes to their course such as resitting a year.
Good opportunities both academically and socially. great city to be based in and always something going on. Worst - some facilities could be upgraded but on the whole a lot of great facilities and a lot of great upgrades made this academic year
The su is the best. Could have better study spaces.
Great location -student housing is a nightmare
Honestly really great. Theres lots of societies and extra curriculars on offer. The city itself is very affordable. However, the pricing of societies are a bit much. Some of the facilities are a bit outdated, however you can tell there is constant improvement being done. Great place to study with lots of librarys and cafes about.
It's hard for me to give an accurate rating on all aspects as I have nothing to compare to. However, I am rather happy with how everything is. The best aspects are the feeling of entering a new life, and forcing yourself to develop as a person really quickly. the worst part I would say is the regret sometimes when I deep the fact I pay 9 grand a year and sometimes the lectures remind me of college lessons. I look at some friends that went straight into work after college and think how much more money I could have if I was working full time
Best- I really enjoy the CSL, it is such a nice calmign open space to get work done. I obviously love YOLO nights, the themes and music is amazing. Worst- Sometimes the lectures are not directed in the best way, the lectures are not fully useful in answering the exam questions.
The people, the culture, the atmosphere
Amazing student union, supportive global opportunities department. The budget cuts have severely damaged the university reputation and dignity by choosing to get rid of entire schools. This is unforgivable and despite the positive aspects of the university, it is no longer a university I feel proud to be part of or would recommend to anyone.
The worst part about Cardiff university is the accommodation, most accommodations are very run down and the facilities arnt great. I am currently staying at university halls which is very far out of town and the rooms are very small and quite old. However, I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Cardiff university, I have made many friends and enjoy the social aspects of life at Cardiff University. The student union is a great place to go either to study or socialise, including great times at yolo on a Wednesday.
Best aspects are definitely the toilets
4.5
I will always love my time at Cardiff, it is just the best uni ever
the school were so helpful in getting me a placement
not the best to look at but loved it here