Cardiff University

Cardiff is one of the UK's most affordable university cities. It’s no surprise that students from across the world flock to this lively city, with its modern shopping centres, quirky arcades, green parks and thriving nightlife.

• Cardiff is a great city for foodies with plenty of independent restaurants and cafés to try. Look out for the regular street food pop-ups and markets.
• There is a thriving live music scene. Bag a ticket for the biggest names at the Principality Stadium or go to smaller venues like the Union to see up-and-coming acts.
• The SU run a series of night-time events specifically for students. They transform venues in the SU to host a number of weekly sell-out events for thousands of students.
• Cardiff has free galleries and museums both big and small, exhibiting art, photography, natural history and Welsh history.
• Famous for rugby, the Principality Stadium is also the venue for international football. Other sports to enjoy include swimming, ice-hockey, golf and cricket.

• Over 5,500 rooms. Guaranteed first year accommodation for firm choice applicants, provided they meet certain deadlines.
• A wide range of catered or self-catered accommodation. Most rooms have en suite facilities.
• Most accommodation options are within easy walking distance of the university.
• All study bedrooms have computer network connection points and wireless access.
• The Residence Life team supports transition to university life, signposting to support and wellbeing teams when needed.

• Students’ Union activities are at the heart of student life, with 200+ societies and 60+ sports to choose from.
• The SU works to support students’ academic interests at every level, recruiting and training 1,000 student reps.
• The SU has a nightclub, pub and social spaces, with events from comedy to club nights and cultural evenings.

• The university is located at the heart of the city, with the main campus around 5 minutes' walk from the city centre.
• Free nextbike annual memberships, with 30 minutes free per trip. Hire stations with bicycles are near many university buildings.
• Within the city, public transport is efficient and reasonably-priced.
• Cardiff is easily accessible via the M4/M5 motorways and via InterCity trains. London is around 2 hours from Cardiff by train.
• Cardiff International Airport operates direct flights to a number of UK and international destinations.

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