Cardiff University

Cardiff combines all the advantages of a compact, friendly, and inexpensive location with the cultural and recreational facilities you would expect from a capital city. An elegant, cosmopolitan city near to the beautiful Welsh countryside and coast.

• Awarded 3rd best Students’ Union in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020), Y Plas, The Great Hall and the Taf are among the Union’s many attractions.
• With over 330 parks and gardens, Cardiff boasts plenty of green space for a city of its size.
• The surrounding region is peppered with medieval settlements, ancient ruins and impressive forts – and Cardiff Castle is smack bang in the centre of town.
• Cardiff’s stadiums often host world-class athletes and events. There is an Olympic-standard white-water centre, ice rink, climbing facilities and countless sports clubs.
• The city proudly holds Purple Flag status, meaning the pubs, clubs, bars and music venues are diverse, safe and welcoming for all.

• 16 different residences provide more than 5,500 study bedrooms. 70% have en suite facilities and all have Wi-Fi.
• If students accept an offer at Cardiff on a Firm basis, they are guaranteed university accommodation during the first year.
• While staying in Cardiff University student accommodation, students will have access to the Residence Life team.
• Most of the accommodation is within walking distance of lecture theatres, libraries, the Students’ Union, and the city centre.
• Cardiff University continually invests in the accommodation and carry out annual maintenance programmes.

• Run by students, the SU offers an exciting programme of entertainment, clubs, societies, welfare and information services.
• With more than 200 cultural, political, religious, social, and sporting societies, students can have a great social experience.

• Most residences are close to the campus and city centre. Those located further away are well connected by regular bus services.
• Cardiff University's support of Nextbike means students can have free membership and cycle hire for up to 30 minutes.
• The university also has a safe taxi scheme for students who go out at night.
• Cardiff is only a 2-hour train journey from London and around 30 minutes from Cardiff airport.

• The SU runs Jobshop, a dedicated service for students looking to find temporary work that fits around their studies.
• Jobshop offers student jobs in the university, Students’ Union and lots of other local businesses.

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