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Sort:Latest reviewsStudent union has had a massive makeover in 2022 with new section built. This was a big improvement to the already good SU which is a big center for nightlife in the university. CU facilities in general not impressive. University is well integrated into city living.
They have recently refurbished the centre for student life (one of the student union’s hub) which is nice and huge and provides a nice place for students to revise and a nice place to hang out with friends. Cardiff is also a relatively small city which makes it very easy to commute to the university and other attractions.
Good university
Staff members are extremely willing and helpful to help with anything if you ever feel you need help. Accommodation services too, they can be helpful with your needs. The Uni is also very near the city centre making its night life a really good one; SU here is absolutely top class too. Depending on what you are studying it can be really great or not so much. For example, for much of the technical subjects like medicine, engineering etc. it's fantastic. However, though it's great for social sciences too, including having a really helpful Arts and Social Science library, the political atmosphere in Cardiff as a city or even university is not quiet as buzzy as it is in Manchester or London. So if that matters to you a lot, then I would give it a double think, and if it's not a big deal then you can't go wrong with Cardiff University in my opinion and experience.
Best: night life and SU events are amazing Worst: feedback from assignments is minimal and does not help achieve any significant improvement
18-24 years
amazing student union and great support. lacks diversity and i feel some education or improvement should be made so more POC people feel welcome here
The worst aspects are that the engineering department buildings are very run down and the university accommodation is awful. Best aspects are that the university is very close to town centre.
My building for lectures is gorgeous and modern ! I love cardiff as a city it has a lot of culture. In terms of improvement I think there could be a bigger push in supporting students mental health.
Location right in the centre of a major city is perfect. Good student life and Student Union
The student union study spaces are really good! Always clean with impressive seating areas. Easy to book rooms for studying, but the Y plas at the student union is way too expensive for a place supposedly catering for students.
There are many chance available to get involved in student life, however some of the learning facilities and buildings are dated.
Everything is relatively close, haven’t had to walk more than 20 minutes to get somewhere. All the facilities are top notch, the environment is great and support is clearly available at every turn. The only real negative note is how busy the student Union can get on it’s evening events, it can be a real shoving contest on the regular.
Cardiff is a lovely city, it is both busy in the centre yet quiet in the beautiful parks. The Geography department is located in the Glamorgan building which is in a historic, governmental area of the city near my accommodation. The building looks amazing from the outside, the old stone makes it look like a really important place. He inside is like a maze however but great facilities, even a cafe.
Cardiff is a beautiful city and the way the campus weaves throughout it, makes it a truly exceptional place to study. The students union is always ready to help from day one - as seen from the student mentor scheme the university offers. The humanities library is has a wide range of books and I often find it to be the ideal place to study on campus. The John Percival building, while slightly underwhelming compared to the beautiful architecture of some other buildings in the campus, has its charm with its lush green surroundings and large social spaces (the quad in the middle of the building and the cafeteria). The main aspect I think the university could work on in my opinion, is providing a support system to the students that arrive late. I arrived a few weeks late and felt very lost and intimidated. It took me time to adjust and impacted my academics initially. There was no support system to help me through my transition which was very unfortunate.
They shows good student support weekly on their social media platforms and the university campus is nice and modern which is something I am fond of.
The buildings and campus that CU has to offer is first class. The only minor criticism that I would offer is that the Nevern accomodation could be a little bit nearer to the main building, although I understand that this could put pressure on medical students, since they then might have to travel further.
Best: students Union and opportunities available to students Worst: strikes
Student union is literally amazing. Psychology department I’ve had a terrible experience with - very little help, unfair marking and treatment. All round terrible department
I love the student Union, especially the new building been done for centre for student life. I play football so I do think the athletic Union has been doing a really good job! Areas that could be improved , specially the dental side of things : 1. We don’t have a student common room at the dental hospital. 2. We don’t have any water taps or vending machines, so have to walk to the main hospital to get that. 3. I think more eating areas should be added at the student Union.
4.5
The best aspect of being a Cardiff University student has to be the beautiful student city and the amazing overall support from the University. The only downside of the University is that it is far from cities like London (2 hours), Manchester (3 hours), and Birmingham which makes international travel tougher. The student union at Cardiff university is amazing and they help make your university life so memorable.
The materials available to students for Journalism are amazing and can be put to great use. However, personally, I feel like the course needs to be more practical.
I am currently staying in Talybont North and absolutely love everything about this place. Not only is the accommodation super social and bustling but it is also super safe.