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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews-has good study places such as a 24/7 open library! Could be improved by looking more visually appealing student union are really nice and helpful such as serving free breakfast during exam season and giving free things
18-24 years
The location is perfect it’s just 5mins from student accommodation, the facility’s are perfect for my course.
I love how the SU is a great study place in the day and turns into a great night out on a Wednesday and Saturday. One way to make it better would be to make the food options cheaper
Best has to be the welcoming environment and student engagement, I do think the university could improve with a bigger push for subject societies.
Small city but good business innit
Students services and support is easy to locate online. The assessment extension for extenuating circumstances in only 1 week, which does not feel appropriate for 'extenuating circumstances'. It would be best to apply for 1 week or 2 weeks based on what the student feels appropriate and the situation. You also cannot apply for extensions based on having learning difficulties. I feel it is important to offer this as often with learning difficulties you need more time to write and process information. The provision of software for disabilities can only help so much, but realistically cannot increase the things like writing speed. Expecting students to prepare well in advanced is not always practical, students are limited with how early they can prepare for assignments based on other exams/assignments and whether the lectures for assignments have occurred.
The overall experience of University here has been very good. The engineering course has plenty of support and is ran very well. Some of the rooms are a bit gloomy but other than that I don't have any complaints.
lack of student support is such a downer everything else is fab and staff tae on feedback very well
Good city, friendly people, good facilities for most disciplines, rent and prices aren't too expensive compared to other places. Not a campus uni and the city tends to get a bit messy sometimes so occasionally it's not the nicest place to look at or walk through.
Cardiff University is a great place to study as the Student Union provides facilities to study, relax, eat, drink and hosts society events. It is also a great nightclub on Wednesdays and Saturdays! next to the Student Union is the Centre for Student Life which provides a great place to study on all 4 floors. It is warm, modern and comfy, with food access, making it a great place to get work done. My University building itself is very far from accomodation and the Student Union, which is why I put location as 3 stars. The support my course offers for assignments is also minimal, however student support as a whole from the university is good.
Great place to be. Some of the student cafes are a bit expensive considering they’re for students
Love the treachers and the facilities, as well as the inmense libraries
Amazing staff and facilities. Students union is phenomenal and really incredible student life.
Walkable campus
The best aspects are the facilities and student experience but it could be improved by free parking for students
With studying, due to the location it’s very accessible and the atmosphere makes it highly enjoyable to study in. During exams in January I often found myself going and enjoying the individual study places provided by the student union, it has a welcoming and friendly vibe. I also think it’s very trendy and modern which I prefer. Overall a great space! I’ve also had many great nights out in the student union and meeting up with friends in the taf. Very enjoyable.
Very helpful staff
The student accomodation is really expensive for what it actually offers. The varieties of societies, support and events offered by the SU ist absolutely fantastic!
Option for my course isn’t on there by the way! That’s the new optometry degree. The uni is in a great place with loads of accommodation near by. Optom school is fantastic
4.5
I think Cardiff as a city is very student friendly and makes it a great place to study. The university helps around with many facilities as well which makes it a great experience
My course is in person and the course hours it also great. My contact with lecturers is great as they are all easy accessible and always available for help
The location was great and so was the accomodation. But I had to share the flat with 20 people which made it difficult