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Great campus and facilities Could do with longer term dates
Best is opportunities and communication Worst is difficulty meeting people
Everything's located at a good walking distance and there’re always different events being held for students. It’s super friendly but I wish the campus for example the law building looked better
Make drinks in YOLO cheaper
The facilities look a little tired and run down
The student union has been very good and safe, and the environment at the actual campus is welcoming and rewarding. Some of the uni residences could be improved by increasing facilities and access to these especially with circuit laundry as on multiple occasions the app and iPad don’t work so then can’t wash anything. Other than that nothing to improve on.
Cardiff have amazing 24/7 library facilities and their priority for students from the begining is to help them transition to university life. Ensuring we understand the new technology and facilities and work expectation but also ensure that we know where we can get help from. The student union is incredible and I find myself finding different new things to do there everytime I walk in (plus drinks are half price every couple of days)! While we aren't in a campus uni it feels slightly secluded from the city, surrounded by student housing and halls but after a 5 minute walk you're in town right next to clubs and shops and even the castle. Cardiff in general has such a welcoming vibe and after living here for a couple months the town already feels like home.
good city
Lots of good study spaces but would love more good and halal options.
It is a great location and nice university. Campus safety can be improved.
Countless faults with accommodation
Cardiff is a great city! The worst part is that the LMS is Blackboard, which is incredibly buggy and makes completing work needlessly frustrating.
Best aspect- excellent academic support outside of coursework/lectures and seminars Worst aspect- none :)
I would say that the rainy weather is irritating but then people here are nice and very friendly. I made friends here from all corners of the world and it was awesome
The SU is brilliant, really helps its students and keeps them engaged, the university is pretty good with great staff and decent facilities, but lacking student support.
welcoming environment, nice campus, and the staff are mostly really kind and helpful! lecturers are great too!
City university however everything is accessible within walking distance and for places a bit further away, bus travel is reliable. Cathays could be cleaner.
Great variety of little outlets and shops, nights out are crazy, everything you need in one place


The variety of libraries across campus are great and extremely useful
Personal tutors could provide more support within seminars