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Likes
- Well-read, experienced professors who would go the extra mile to make you successful every step of the way
- Curriculum was hands-on and allowed you to hone skills to the point that buy the time you left college you had a portfolio ready, contacts nurtured and in your kitty
- The college takes care of international student in case of emergencies, especially if you run out of money and have no job
Dislikes
- Expensive for international students
- My course wasnt NCTJ accredited which is a requirement for most news agencies, esp in the UK but also most news agencies will train you in the course if you are hired
- If you plan to come back to India, you will feel a clash of ethics as the college teaches you very high standards of ethics
Campus Life
- 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.
Accommodation
- I saw online platforms for student accommodations on FB and websites. Monthly rent for Lumis (my accommodation) was £450. The rooms are really small. Kitchen is communal, so you have to take turns to clean it and throw the trash out. No challenges really. Bathroom was tiny but attached to your room. Electricity was included in rent, which, trust me, is a massive plus. Heating included. There was a laundry room and gym. You had to pay for use. There was also a reading room with a printer attached. You had to pay for printer use. Most of the room and kitchen are furnished. You will need to buy your own bedding though and some utensils. It's good to buy your cooker from India. Other utensils you can get from the pound store in the UK or from an outgoing student. He'd sell it for ultra cheap.
- In terms of accos, I recommend Lumis and Zenit in Cardiff. Both are good accos. Both accos are at a 12-minute distance from campus, which is not a lot by UK standards.











Likes
- It has a supportive faculty with learned, kind professors.
- I like my peers who are supportive and friendly
- Teaching here is a group discussion rather than a one way teaching from the professor alone
Dislikes
- Certain things are pretty vague about the education process - atleast in my course.
- Lack of enough understanding of what is expected from the professors or the assessment reviewers when they access reviews
- College library lacks a few resources
Campus Life
- 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.
Accommodation
- Find your accommodation through known platforms that you get on Google like Amber, Unite Students, etc. If you have any relatives living at the same place, you can easily live with them. If you are going with the application through an agent, you can ask them to find you an accommodation as well since they did this job for long.


Likes
- Faculty: Some of the faculty members are very experienced and knowledgeable. There are some who are great researchers but not that great teachers
- Academics: Pretty content with the courses and options we had with the electives.
- Extracurricular activities: There are ample societies (sports, cultural) you can be part of.
Dislikes
- Placements: There are career fairs in the first sem for the graduate roles. Not really helpful if you have senior work experience and need to get into senior roles
Campus Life
- 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
Accommodation
- Through uni admission groups (WhatsApp). I was at a private student accommodation, that's why.
- My rent was £140/week including bills (2022-23)
Likes
- A good university overall with good faculty good modules but can definitely improve module content.
- Overall learning experience was great. Faculty was really helpful.
Campus Life
- 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.
Accommodation
- 980 pounds per month.I booked it through the website. Facilities were good
Likes
- Uni Culture and uni trying to help everyone and the societies being made for every community so that a student feels homely and engaged.
- The professors are really helpful and they try to help ypu out with any issues you go to them.
Campus Life
- 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.
Accommodation
- Accomodation was really lovely , i used amberstudent, 750 gbp per month
Likes
- The infrastructure in the campus was really beautiful and equipped with all the necessary things
- The staff was very friendly and understanding and highly educated individuals
- Various clubs and societies were present, and you could even make your own club
Dislikes
- There were too many students in one class
- There were a lot of international students in the class
- They did not assign groups to us and asked us to make our own groups, which did not give us a lot of chance to interact with other students from other countries
Campus Life
- 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.
Accommodation
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Off campus. Student accommodations are really good. You can find them through online platforms or agents. If you’re choosing to stay in Cardiff, eclipse is a good option where I stay. They have a lot of facilities. The bedrooms are on suite and the kitchen has a lot of space. They also have a movie room, study rooms, a gym, and party rooms in their facilities, which adds on to your student experience. It is also located in the city center, which gives you a lot of connectivity.


Likes
- 1. The Campus is huge and beautiful as it is Cardiff that itself is a very vibrant place.
- 2. The student support team is quite responsive.
- 3. It offers a welcoming environment for every student and has lots of research opportunities.
Dislikes
- 1. The accommodations are pretty small for the price.
- 2. The cost of living is high comparatively.
- 3. Yes, the weather is rainy most of the time and that does not please everyone.
Campus Life
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.
Accommodation
The accommodation varies from price to price, though it is expensive. The outside campus accommodation cost me 172 pounds per week for a Studio and that was not even spacious.
Likes
- I like the mode of work assigned like assignments.
Dislikes
- I dislike the poor availability of placement which every college in India has.
Campus Life
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.
Accommodation
I live in an ensuite room with a shared kitchen of 6 people. I pay 148 GBP (2023-2024) per week. It's a private accommodation known as Lumis Student Living which has all the amenities included in the rent like a Cinema room, games, gym, study room, meeting hall etc.
Likes
- Overall my experience is good.
Dislikes
- But the only thing that i don’t like that is placement because they don’t have enough links to the company or brand or firms who can interact or come to uni for giving opportunities to the students
Campus Life
The campus was good and every course has its individual buildings at different walking distance of the CSU (Cardiff Students Union), every thursday there is a free party etc
Accommodation
I stayed in private accommodation and my rent was 800 pound per month with all the bills and it included gym and some entertainment zones like karaoke room and part halls etc
Likes
- Amazing location, Helpful teachers, Practical learning , Projects that are relevant in the real world
Dislikes
- Help in placements can be improved
Campus Life
It was really good , Cardiff university is inside Cardiff, basically, the university is built in all parts of the city it was helpful to navigate the city. Overall, good.
Accommodation
It was average and could be better, the location was beautiful but the services could have been better, I would recommend going for private accommodation.
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