Cardiff University

• There were around 5 - 6 buildings/campuses of the University in the whole City. There was also a research facility of my school around 40 km from the City. There were plenty of student living buildings owned by the university.
• There were around 6 libraries around the city that were part of the University. There was a Student union building that had gym, study halls, pubs, cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
• There was a team by the name of Cardiff University Residence Life that organised multiple events which celebrated festivals from around the world, organised trips for students, organised mini events for student engagement and many more. There were local Indian communities that organised Indian festivals as well.

• Tuition fee for the course was £25400. I received a scholarship of £5000. Fees were paid in 3 instalments over the course period, which was 1 year, along with the first confirmation payment of £2000.
• There were various options for stay, including privately rented student spaces and ones provided by the university. I opted for university-provided accommodation, which was at the rate of £124 per week for a time period of 51 weeks.
• Monthly expenses, including rent, were around £1000.

• The majority of Cardiff university’s academic buildings, libraries and Student’s Union (SU) are situated on the Cathays Park campus, which is home to the university’s campus life. The campus provided first-rate amenities that made daily academic life easier, including state-of-the-art lecture rooms, IT labs and study areas. The ‘Give it a go’ initiative made it simple for me to figure out professional societies, cultural groups and even informal hobby-based clubs. International students had a strong sense of community because of the frequent concerts, student club nights and cultural events like Diwali, Holi, Bollywood nights and Lunar new year held at major venues like Y Plas and the Great Hall.
• My programme frequently organised networking events, workshops and guest lectures that were very beneficial to the department. These gatherings frequently introduced us to alumni and business leaders, assisting us in understanding potential career options and boosting our self-esteem for life beyond graduation. Additionally, the department promoted involvement in university-wide events, which allowed us to strike a balance between extracurricular activities and academic focus. One of the highlights of my experience was seeing how the campus combined social and academic life seamlessly. For example, it was typical for students to attend a society event or unwind at the Taf, the SU’s student-run bar, following a demanding day of lectures. Many of my classmates became members of departmental societies, which facilitated career discussions, mixers, and socials in addition to fostering academic development.
• All things considered, Cardiff University’s advanced amenities, department-led activities and active extracurricular environment made my time there memorable and well-rounded. It was about joining a supportive and diverse community as much as it was about academics.
   

• Though I will not be able to give you a complete breakdown, as it has been well over a year, my tuition fees were GBP 24000 for the one-year course. And I was staying in a private student accommodation, which was GBP 9000 for a year. But one can stay in student accommodation, where it would be a little cheaper but the distance from the university to the student accommodation is a little bit odd and also they do not give that kind of facility if one pays a little bit extra.
• Cardiff in itself is very much affordable and student-friendly. Monthly expenses for me were around GBP 300, but I knew some of my friends who used to survive on GBP 150, so it completely depends on the needs and requirements of the individual.

• One campus in Cardiff. Facilities included recording rooms, conference halls, computing rooms with digital editing software and cutting-edge technology, a library, a sports facility, a research facility, a childcare facility, cybersecurity and a 3D printing lab. Clubs include reading, journalism, and hiking. gym, dance (both Indian and Western), A Cappella, Abacus, Drama, health-related clubs, including Yoga. The list is endless. if you are determined, you will find your people here.
• Student organisation is active and they make a point to talk about their agendas and electoral pledges. They will also reach out to you. You can also run for student body elections. Everything for sports and ECA is there.

• I got a scholarship for GBP 2k, after which my tuition was GBP 18k. It was a one-year course so that was it. Estimate of monthly expense: Rent for student accommodation: £450; groceries around £120; miscellaneous (travel, etc.): £100. if to get a job, most of the living expenses are manageable. Most people, however, do need a job to live. And, almost all jobs pay around £10 per hour on average.

• My college overall has several campuses – more than 6-7 overall. They are all equally well-equipped. There are several events, entertaining and academic but I did not get the time to participate in many of them. Being an Indian, I had participated in the Indian festivals in the beginning, which are held on campus.

• There's two separate buildings for Comp Science where lectures are conducted( Queens and Abacus)
• Both have libraries
• Sports centre is not specific to Comp Science department

• £26k-28k/year around fee.

• There are multiple campus divided based on different types of schools .
• Lots of event and one day to 5 day trips to various nearby spots.There are 2 sports facilities.

• Fee could be up to  25000 pound.

• Yeah the campus is really big like they have building like Cardiff business school, engineering building, i was in Abacws building.
• Events go on everyday of the week excluding weekend like there is bar, club, ub where you can go and enjoy and they are cheap if you compare to other in city.
• They are many extracurricular but you need to go on uni's website and just book your slot and explore.

• Fee was upto  24595 GBP.

• The University has a number of campuses for different courses. There are a lot of facilities available on campus like libraries, sports court, medical Centre shops for shopping groceries. A salon, quiet spaces to study, cafes, clubs, etc. there are a lot of clubs and societies present on campus for example, Art club, dance club, feminist society etc. You can even start your own society or club for any issue that you feel strongly about.

The location of the university is the primary factor that is attracting most of the students including myself. The modern facilities that the university provides like the libraries, laboratories and so on make it convenient to deal with day-to-day courses. There is a strong social community that keeps you connected with people of similar interests and helps you maintain a work-life balance.

The hub of campus life is the Cardiff University Students' Union (CUSU). It serves as a centre for student activity, including spaces for student organizations and clubs, a cafe, and social events. The varied student body at Cardiff University contributes to the friendly and inclusive environment. Here, students from all backgrounds and nationalities can find a welcoming community.

Top 10 Ranking in the UK and especially it's a Russel Group University. I chose Cardiff University for its strong academic reputation, diverse course offerings, and high global rankings. Its prime location in a vibrant city, along with excellent career opportunities and a supportive campus environment, made it an ideal choice. My overall experience has been enriching, both academically and socially.

Cardiff University has a vibrant campus life with excellent infrastructure, including libraries, sports facilities, and medical services. It offers diverse clubs, societies, and events like the popular Varsity sports competition and Go Global.