Cardiff Uni - Yes or No !

I applied to just one University - Cardiff. I got accepted in seven days and got a scholarship in another 3 days. I didn't even get time to apply to a safety school. But I'd recommend people to apply to safety schools. Also, I would suggest not being afraid of rejections; it is a part of life and you need just one acceptance letter to change your life forever. The college has the best faculty one can want. Professors working with the BBC, Al Jazeera, Nat Geo, the gUardian and the Financial Times lecture you. The alumni network is one to kill for. One after another, journalism award winners from my college came to speak to us. I myself am on the shortlist (top ten stories) for the Amnesty Media Awards 2022. I had to take IELTS as a requirement. Cardiff accepts a sectional score of 6.5 above. The admission experience was smooth. Mostly, I had to focus on IELTS and a great Statement of Purpose. 2020. It was the year I knew I had to take no matter what. I was already in my late 20s and needed to take my career off ASAP. Admission process took 1 week for the acceptance letter to arrive and 3 days for the scholarship to arrive. Post which a couple of forms had to be filled out online. Very easy process. Visa process, however, took a couple of months and was a daunting experience....Read More

Overall experience is good. I like Wales personally because it is calm and relaxed. Cardiff Uni's rankings are good, and it is a Russell group university with a reputed master's programme. It has plenty of courses to choose from so you are left spoilt for choice. I advise consulting professors over email if anyone has queries....Read More

Liked the courses and electives the Uni was offering for my course. Not really sure about the minimum grade requirements My scores: IELTS 8.0 Undergrad CGPA: 8.79...Read More

One of the main reasons for choosing cardiff university was the course that I picked. It allowed me to take modules from AI , Software development & Cyber security. I could choose the modules I wanted to study rather than what they would want me to study. SOP, LOR & good grade in during your engineering. around atleast 75%...Read More

I chose Cardiff University for a combination of academic excellence, global recognition and enriching student experience. The UK in general is renowned for its high-quality education, cultural diversity and strong academic framework, making it a preferred destination for international students. Cardiff University, being a part of the prestigious Russell group stood out for its strong Academic reputation and research-led teaching. I was particularly impressed by the structure and relevance of my course, which is aligned with current industry needs and future career prospects. Additionally, the University offered me a £5000 scholarship, reaffirming their commitment to supporting In international talent, the city of Cardiff itself played a big role in my decision. It’s a vibrant, student-friendly city with a perfect balance of cultural richness, affordability, modernity and melodies. Its compact nature makes it easy to get around while still offering everything from beautiful green scapes to lively entertainment. The card also offers excellent career opportunities through it, strong industries, links, career services and employability programmes. I’ve had access to career fairs, networking events, and internship guidance, which has helped me build valuable connections for the future. My overall experience at Cardiff has been incredibly fulfilling; the academic staff are supportive and knowledgeable, the campus is modern and well-equipped, and the student community is diverse and welcoming . I also had a chance to participate in various extracurricular activities and club societies, which add greatly to my personal growth and made my university journey more memorable....Read More

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....Read More

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....Read More

I chose it in Feb or March of 2023 because it offers me a good course and second it’s a Russel group university. My experience was good at the uni and the professors were really good....Read More

I chose this university as it is one of the top university in the UK. I had offers from 5-6 universities but Cardiff University Business School seemed the best option as it is one the best business schools in the UK....Read More

I chose this university as it comes in the top 3 best universities around the UK for media and communications, also a part of the Russel group. Overall uni experience was amazing, learnt to become independent, had loads and loads of society events, and many on-campus opportunities to earn money and learn and get job experience....Read More