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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
The university is very welcoming to students, both local and international, as plenty of support is available. There is a wide variety of activities going on in the Students Union every month, which really helps to enhance the student life on campus. However, if your building isn't on the main campus itself, you might feel slightly detached from university life and need to go out of your way to take part in it.
18-24 years
The libraries are good.
18-24 years
First gen student
Very eco-friendly.
18-24 years
The location of the main campus is great, close to the city centre, Cathays (where all the students live), uni accommodation and an amazing park. The campus is pretty, especially in the spring. We have a great SU, a modern Centre for Student Life and great libraries. SU offers day trips, support, giveaways (including free meals for your flat, bags of goodies and support dogs over the exam season) - everything you might need. Life here is quite cheap and I feel like I couldn't have chosen a better place to do study. Close to Bristol, with direct connection to Bristol Airport or Heathrow Airport - ideal for international students. Or for weekends away if you can get a cheap flight.
18-24 years
I really love Cardiff University, I've been able to take part in many things and try new hobbies and explore new careers which is something that many aren't taught about in college or high school. Pros: The best part for me is the Careers service. They are very organised and helpful when it comes to applying for jobs and roles. They care a lot about your wellbeing and we have a Wednesday afternoon off which means we can pursue our hobbies. I went to the pale Waves concert in February in the student's Union. There are plenty of great bands that play in the city too. Tutors are very helpful in seminars and reply to emails really quickly. The University is geared towards innovation and is constantly developing its learning methods and platforms. The student mentor scheme is something I took part in which enabled me to help first year students. You will find it helpful if you come to Cardiff University. They help you settle into first year and cross the bridge from sixth-form to University. The global opportunities team are also very helpful when it comes to study abroad. Plenty of webinars and sessions that allow students to explore in more detail the perks of studying abroad during your degree. Even business startups get support from Cardiff University. Many student created businesses go on to operate in Cardiff. Cons: The neighbours aren't that great. I've had people attempt to steal my bags. Many others have had break ins in their flats and there seems to be a few harassment issues going on in Butetown Park. These aren't really University problems they are more related to the University's location. Overall, I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to study in Wales. The help and support you get here will definitely make you a better person both personally and academically.
45-54 years
First gen student
The staff are very supportive and find different ways to engage students in learning. There are lots of additional learning opportunities for students through the skills development service. The simulation environments are very good, although it would be great to have more time working on these skills. The course is a new curriculum and has proved challenging at times without exemplars, but this is not an issue for students following after our cohort, as they will have our work as exemplars. The pastoral support from the uni has been brilliant. The student union is great, although very focused on younger students on campus. It would be great to see events to engage mature students living off campus.
18-24 years
Good place for students.
18-24 years
I think the best parts of the university is obviously the academic nature of the university. Leading in research and standards or work I feel that I understand my work to a leave that will make me competitive when I apply for jobs in the future. The worst part may be the varying level of good and bad communication with may because overwhelming when there is too much information or too little information. The open campus is a boiler edged sword as it allows for a better spacing of academic building but loses the sense of being a singular university. Some of the buildings aren’t that modern or aesthetically pleasing, functional yes but not a great sight
18-24 years
The university service in itself are great. My classes take place in Newport which is tedious but once you get used to it, it's not too bad. Accomodations are widespread and available at a range of prices convenient to you + I would recommend university residences for first year students since it helps with meeting new friends.
18-24 years
First gen student
Best experience - placements Worst - a year of online lectures
Cardiff University has a great community of students, the facilities have everything to offer and the Student Union and Center for Student Life have so many resources and are easily accessible for students. The Center for Student Life could be opened 24/7 for a better studying environment compared to the ASSL for students. The city itself is quite nice, but could be improved especially in Cathays where most students live although students themselves need to be more responsible. Overall the university is great with each university building offering its own benefits and a unique environment for students to study and work.
25-34 years
Cardiff is a great little city. It’s got all the amenities you could want and the staff go out of their way to help you. The new students union building is nice and has potential. As a mature student I don’t feel out of place and am welcomed with open arms.
Student accommodation could be improved, nice city feel and is welcoming but not overwhelming, feels safe.
The tutors are amazingly understanding and helpful. Lots of interesting activities and socials events are organised throughout the year. Every culture is celebrated.
18-24 years
The brand new maths building is fantastic. I have heard of other unis providing bus passes with their accomodation which could be a nice update
IT should be improved by having more convenient disability ramps so they don't need to divert and eliminate discrimination based on ablism. Also, the locations are too far apart and there are too little facilities and support for disabilit ypeople like me
Personal Tutor support is very limited and is boring and online when it rarely happens.
18-24 years
Activities by students union has greatly improved. Mostly a supportive environment.
18-24 years
Sometimes it can be very lonely and there hasn’t been much opportunity to make many friends. However, the city is lovely and my lecturers are great and very supportive. There are great study facilities and many society’s to join. However the overall community could be more inclusive.
4.5
Cardiff is an amazing city to study in. It's fairly cheap and extremely accessible by foot in the city centre. However, studying at Cardiff University has been a huge eye-opener for me; the staff and institution do not care about the well-being or safety of their students. This year my tution fees have covered various strikes, online university, lazy pre-recorded lectures AND an awful graduation ceremony where I and my fellow graduate will not recieve indivdual recognition. I will not get reimbursed for this. I would not reccommend this university to anyone.
Online learning has been extremely inconsisten on behalf of all lectures, with most using pre-recorded lectures from 1-2 years ago and uploading them on to learning central. Some are extremely engaging however others are dissinterested and unconcered about the welfare of their students.