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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsBest - campus is really nice, plenty of facilities, staff are friendly and helpful, near city centre Worst - lack of library and study spaces near the holidays
It a very open space even with lots of students around does not feel cramped. Have more tucked away seating for less distracting when busy.
The best part about Cardiff is the area. All the uni buildings are close to each other making it extremely commutable. The universities support is amazing especially the personal tutor system. The worst aspects are issues with funding and fear that lecturers will be made to leave.
Cardiff University and its Students’ Union offer a genuinely fun and social student experience. The city’s nightlife is lively, with great clubbing spots and SU events that make it easy to meet new people. There’s friendly societies and a welcoming community, it’s a place where you quickly feel at home while enjoying both your studies and an exciting social life. For me, Cardiff University and the Students’ Union have been great, but there are definitely things that could be better. Nights out are fun, but SU events fill up fast. I’d love to see more study spaces and even stronger support for mental health and budgeting to make things easier.
Great facilities and location. Lots to do in the area. Timetabling issues, uncertainty with courses, restructuring etc..
As a first-year Adult Nursing student, my university experience has been both exciting and challenging. The best part has been the supportive learning environment, where lecturers, personal tutors and clinical staff genuinely want us to succeed. The teaching is engaging and the simulation labs, skills sessions and learning resources have helped me build confidence as I start developing my nursing skills. I’ve also enjoyed meeting new people on my course and feeling part of a community with others who share the same goals. However, there are aspects that could be improved. The workload can feel intense at times, especially when trying to balance theory with early placement requirements. Communication around timetables and updates can sometimes be unclear, which adds pressure during busy weeks. Adjusting to the pace of the course has also been challenging, but overall the experience has been rewarding, and I feel I am growing both personally and professionally as I begin my journey in nursing.
It’s great because the city is very safe and everything is close by. I think the board of directors are not good though and I think the direction they are taking the uni is awful.
When I was applying for Uni, I was over the moon when I gained an offer from Cardiff. I then came for an open day and realise this is the Uni for me, the lecturers and some of the students I met gave me a huge insight on what it’s like. But also being a disabled student, talking to the pastoral staff was a massive relief knowing if I needed help they are there. So to all the new Freshers it’s important that you accept that offer for Cardiff Uni.
The campus is amazing. So many great places to study or just chill and all super comfortable.
Best aspects - everything is accessible, good study spaces, best students union, good location Worst aspects - aspects of course could be more tailored to medical engineers rather than mechanical
the best aspect has been the night life in Cardiff, the student union was the place for so many good nights during freshers. YOLO every Wednesday is always so good. The worst aspect would be the homesick feeling at the start however student minion provides so many opportunities to make Friends which has made things easier
The best experience are most likely the events hosted by Y Plas and the worst aspect would potentially be the price of some of the on campus stores and food spots
Some of the best parts are the convenience of the location of some of the buildings like ABACWS, being a good place with many services while also being close to the proximity of the city centre and other useful buildings like the Student Union and places to get food. It is also very close to the biggest block of student houses. In general also, the city of Cardiff has plenty to do and is overall a nice city with a good night life.
The student experience is the best! More support for neurodiverse students would be great.
Cardiff has a great nightlife. There is lots to do and so many opportunities for students to join in with events wise and with the student union. Cardiff is such a good university to make friends and there’s so many societies and socials to join.
It’s not too bad, it’s rated quite high up for a reason, personally I didn’t get to try out many things out yet so can’t speak for them but it’s not a bad place. My course is okay - it isn’t the best however.
Cardiff University is a great place to study because the campus feels friendly, the teaching is supportive, and there are plenty of good study spaces like the Centre for Student Life and the libraries. It could be improved by releasing timetables earlier and adding more study spaces with plug sockets during busy times.
Welcoming environment with friendly staff. Some areas could do with refurbishment, especially in engineering buildings.
4.5
Great SU, student support could be improved, great city
Many lessons taught online rather than on campus