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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at Cardiff University

It is one of the most friendliest and ambitious universities I have ever studied in. It provides all the amenities an International Student or any home student would require to have holistic growth as a person as well as a student. The Student Union has a lot of good opportunities available! I feel with this many amounts of amazing opportunities that are available, there can be a common list or an annual calendar that can be provided so nobody misses out on the fun or can plan their days in Cardiff accordingly to make it memorable! read full review
The Bute building could do with some upgrades to bring it up to a very high standard. The WCs and taps have been out of use and I have to walk a long way to get to the closest bathroom from our studio. The students union is very good and the facilities they offer there are great, there is a good scene in the city and the University likes to encourage nightlife through organised socials. The SU also puts on events although I haven't been yet. I can't say for rating the other university buildings but overall the Bute building is fairly decent but I just feel that some of the facilities could be refurbished. I am in the fourth year of my course but joined Cardiff in fourth year so it is very new to me, the support from the school has been fantastic as we are working on a placement year and don't come on campus so often. I feel more support could be given to students trying to find accommodation during term time. read full review
Cardiff is a great place to live with everything students could want on the doorstep.
The student union is extremely successful and hosts many exciting events for students to get involved in such as Varsity.
Library facilities are IT support are also really good.
The medical school can occasionally feel impersonal as the size of the cohort is so large, so more effort to keep students engaged with personal tutors and members of staff would be appreciated. read full review
There are so many places available to study in. The heath campus (healthcare) can sometimes feel as if you are divided from the other subjects however the facilities provided there means that it is still social and plenty of places to work. Would be useful if there was a university bus service between the two campuses or if there is already, awareness of such would be useful. read full review
Lovely people and place, but could have some more places to study as uni facilities get quite packed at exam times read full review
Great uni with lots of facilities and friendly staff. Staff on the course are great. read full review
Great place to study because everything is so accessible and there’s always something going on.
It could be improved by updating some of the buildings to ensure they have modern facilities and food options to cater to all. read full review
Best aspects - the students union and student life is great. it feels like there is always something going on and there is so much support for students in any matter.

Worst aspects - the university is located in one of the not-so-good parts of cardiff. also some of the really old buildings could use some renovation because they look like prisons from outside. read full review
It's an amazing university, most activities are centered around bachelors students. Not so much for MSc Students as such. Fees for international students are quite expensive compared to other universities. I have experienced my fair share of racism on campus, but the school is doing its best to bring more awareness to it. It is within the capital of wales, so it is quite close to a lot of nice places, like the city center.


Lots of friendly students, and otherwise. Lecturers and professors are somewhat approachable so that helps. Lots of technology and apps are used here, and not so much information or gatherings to educate people on how to use these applications to help their studies.


Personally, Cardiff University is a very good school. It's got a massive reputation as well, so that definitely counts for something.
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Cardiff university has fantastic student support, as well as an excellent students union with plenty of societies to choose from. However, some of the accommodation is severely outdated and a few of the library buildings are empty and don't have enough seats or plug sockets. read full review