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Sort:Latest reviewsThe students union always have such good events on and is a great place to study with great facilities
The university provides many different spaces to study ranging from quiet to cafe environments. Therefore, it is possible to take regular breaks from intense study to play table tennis, pool and board games with friends. Libraries are numerous and each have unique qualities which keeps studying interesting. Some buildings are old and dirty but that comes with wear and tear. The university has made plans to improve them. There is nothing else that I feel needs a significant improvement.
18-24 years
The facilities are excellent at the university. In addition, there are so many public transport options nearby which makes travelling to and from uni very easy.
The city is great. Very easy to get around and very welcoming.
Location makes it a great place to study as everything is accessible, however the majority of the acomodation doesn’t live up to Cardiff mets.
Great facilities and lovely staff
The university is largely satisfactory in terms of its facilities.
Lovely environment, so much support, lots of events and societies to get involved in and find your community and meet new people.
Lab facilities are great, some lectures are not very clear.
I have made great friends and good social life. It can be quite stressful and my course can be intense.
The libraries are amazing and the professors are often very engaging and passionate about their subjects
Cardiff is a great city. My faculty support is fantastic
Cardiff city is very lively so it’s a great place for student life. The student union is very popular on student nights, so I often go into town instead because I can’t deal with the crowds. The university buildings are really beautiful and there are so many study spaces to choose from. The recently opened a Greggs outside the new centre for student life which has been a life changer.
Excellent SU, they’ve just updated it fresh now that it’s even better. Love that there are so many shops inside the SU for such a good experience. The site is so amazing
Will reserve my comments
9ams driving me nuts, I get that there are limited staff etc, but 9ams every day for somewhere i’m paying to go? cmon now. However, everyone is extremely friendly and i’ve not seen any discrimination at all - plus the nightlife is fun (the SU nights are genuinely the best).
Cardiff is such a beautiful city, with so many beautiful areas to explore within walking distance (if you like walking!) The campus is spread out across the city meaning more opportunities to visit new areas. I was based at the Heath campus for Healthcare Students, which I must admit is not as nice as some of the other student areas. I think more money has been invested into some of the other campuses and this one could do with a bit more TLC. Having said that they have recently opened a new student area on the campus which is lovely, I just feel they need a few more areas like this considering the size of the School of Healthcare. The library on Heath Campus is also fantastic, great selection of books and the staff are really helpful. I have studied there often in third year and found them quiet, comfortable, and easy to concentrate in. The bookable rooms on the top floor are also brilliant as I have had many a group study session there, and used them to work on group projects. I don't feel there was enough support specifically for mature students in coming to university. Many of the students I know travel in from their homes, but for students like myself who have additional bills to pay, am living away from loved ones, and am struggling to support themselves, there are a different set of challenges versus an average 18yr old student coming away from home for the first time. That being said, general support for mental wellbeing and finances was outstanding and I feel this is something that really sets Cardiff University apart.
At Cardiff Uni I have access to all the learning facilities and spaces I need to be able to complete my work efficiently. I am able to participate in sports clubs to keep me busy and socialise, an aspect I found challenging in my early days at university. The location is great, very close to the town centre and also very close to all the student accommodations. Overall it has so far been a positive experience. The only thing I would say to improve on is the turn around times for marking. As I have handed in essays yet to be returned and had to submit other assignments without yet getting feedback and knowing how to improve.
Amazing student Union with many facilities, a great social space and is open 24/7 to study in. Lecturers are all motivated and happy to teach and help always asking for feedback to improve. Personally the engineering building doesn’t look as nice as other buildings but it has a nice library with separate silent rooms which can be booked beforehand which is very nice.
4.5
18-24 years
Worst experience- being in first year during the covid pandemic meant there was no social life and it was very lonely. I didn’t get to meet anyone on my course because it was online and meeting people outside the flat was really difficult I really enjoy cardiff now I’m in third year and I have met many more people. I love the city and the night life is great. I love the libraries at the university and the students union.
I really enjoy my course, there’s always work to do which can be hard but I enjoy the fast paced nature and the variation of being on placement
This accommodation is good for social life but as I was in first year during covid there wasn’t much opportunity for that I so I would have preferred to be in a more comfortable accommodation with a sofa and more room space.