Cardiff University in general Reviews

I studied for my undergraduate degree at Cardiff University 5 years ago and it was a brilliant time of my life. I thoroughly enjoyed being a student and being a student in cardiff made it all the more special. Aside from the usual student 'activities' the actual studying part was also great. Cardiff is a brilliant university. My course ...  Read the complete review

Well, I went to Cardiff Uni between 1996 to 2000 where I studied Spanish & Italian. I read someones review that said the language dept was rubbish and although it is not the best in the country I am sure there is also a lot worse. The halls of residence are really great. I stayed in Talybont North where the rooms are older that Talybont ...  Read the complete review

Havn't written a review in a while - simply because I have just started university. I am currently going to Cardiff University and i'm studying Criminology and Sociology. First impressions... WOW. I chose this uni because of its 5 star rating in the School of Social Sciences Department - which is where I am now based. To get 5 stars is a ...  Read the complete review

i have just graduated from cardiff university and i miss it so much already! for anybody currently applying for unis then please consider cardiff uni! well actually, dont go there to do languages coz that dept is rubbish. however the uni is climbing the league tables every year - last year it was 11th i think. on a social side of things, the uni ...  Read the complete review

Now coming to the end of a fantastic three years at Cardiff University I will miss both the friendly and vibrant nature of the Welsh capital and the progressive and forward thinking attitude of the Uni. Now in its one hundred and twenty fifth year as a beacon of higher education in Wales, Cardiff University (a member of the Russel group) offers ...  Read the complete review

Cardiff University is a good place - the city itself makes it worthwhile on its own. The vast majority of people I know here are those who came to university and stayed on afterwards, no one really wants to leave and they don't - if they find a job. Although it's a city, it's small, you'll find everyone knows everyone else one way or another. ...  Read the complete review

Living in Cardiff was great in the sense that one had walking distance between the university, the park, the city centre and the student living areas. Everything was really close! The night life was very active and the uni offered an own nightclub and a Pub, where one could feel safe. The weather was not the best with lots of rain, especially ...  Read the complete review

*I don't actually go to this university, but i have been to visit. I thought i would write a review for people who are thinking of applying. It is just my experiences and what my first impressions are.* I came from London so it wasn't to far. The journey there took as about 2 and a half hours from London Paddington. When i first arrived ...  Read the complete review

When i went for my open day at Cardiff, i was doubtfull. I got lost and i didn't really see much of the Uni, and i wasn't impressed by some of the staff. I was adament i would go there though, and i did. Once i started there, it was a different story. You notice that the city and surrounding area is dominated by students. You imediatly ...  Read the complete review

Eight months after our Master's degree finished, my uni friends and I agree on one thing: we miss Cardiff! This compact capital has everything: a river, a gorgeous bay, a Castle, a wonderful stadium, a handsome civic centre, acres of parks and shopping arcades brimming with interesting shops and cafes with real character. The ...  Read the complete review

I spent two semesters at Cardiff University studying English, Philosophy and Cultural Criticism. The glossy brochures make the city look lovely and on open days the whole place is spotless, but what is it really like to live and study in the capital of Wales? *Cardiff University* The university buildings are mainly spread out ...  Read the complete review

I am currently in second year at Cardiff University and i love it! I am studying Business. City >>> I applied to Cardiff becasue I have relatives in the area and have always liked the city. The fact that it is a capital city is also brillant as there is so much going on, it is a growing city with new things opening all the time. It ...  Read the complete review

I came to Cardiff University one open day, from Oxford, and stayed for about 10 minutes before leaving, saying that I definitely didn't want to go to university there. I saw some other universities, such as Brunel, and Bath, and when I got an interview from Cardiff I thought I would give them another chance. I went there again, and was ...  Read the complete review

So your thinking about going to Cardiff? After visiting the university I felt disappointed. Everyone rates it highly and it is known as one of the best places to go to. I disagree. Parts of the university I visited looked and felt old and not up-to-date like others I had visited. The mathematics dept looked especially weak due to the old ...  Read the complete review

I would ask everyone to think carefully before going to Cardiff University. Although the social life and entertainment can be good, I experienced the most devastating downside. When the spectre of racial harassment raised its ugly head I felt sure that the College's procedure's would afford me support and protection. I ...  Read the complete review

I'm in my second year at Cardiff University, and I have to say that it just gets better and better. The first few days are nerve-wracking, but that's because you do not know many people. The university buildings blend into the city quite well, but are distinct at the same time. This means that you do not feel like you are in a ...  Read the complete review

When I first started looking to apply for places at university, I took a long time in deciding that Cardiff was the place I wanted to go, on my visit during UCAS time the city looked friendly, the students relaxed and happy. When I arrived on the first day at University halls up at Pen-y-lan I was a bit nervous, and wondering if I had made the ...  Read the complete review

I've lived in Cardiff all my life and there was no other place I wanted to go to Uni. I did a BSc Computer Science course for 3 years and they were 3 of the best years of my life. I met many friends who I still keep in touch with today and learnt many things that have helped in my career. The facilities offered by the ...  Read the complete review

I did a Computer Science Degree at Cardiff University and enjoyed every moment of it. I was living at my parents at the time so saved alot of money on accomodation fees. I could also stay over at friends houses when I went out so it was ideal really. I found my course very interesting but for the first year I didnt really enjoy it. There ...  Read the complete review