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Diverse local nightlife Varied union activities Sporty City

UCAS code: C15

Established in 1883, Cardiff University enjoys an international reputation for academic excellence and is Wales’ only Russell Group university. Cardiff is a thriving, city that is widely recognised as an outstanding place in which to live and study.
Source: Cardiff University Students' Union

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey
We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Creative

57%

LOW

Political

60%

MED

Sporty

73%

HIGH

Varied union activities

80%

HIGH

Diverse local nightlife

79%

HIGH

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 97% HIGH
Average graduate salary £22k MED
Student satisfaction score 72% MED

Number of students

33,510

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

70%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

11%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

40%

of students are male

Young / Mature

18%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

13%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

472 comments (152 students)

    • Accommodation

      Nice social life and sized rooms but kitchen is smaller than expected

      2018, 1st year, Engineering Geology

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    • Accommodation

      My friends mentioning it

      2018, 1st year, Engineering Geology

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    • Course

      Structured well with modules split up Teachers tend to be detached, little support Little help from assessment

      2018, 1st year, Modern History

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    • Accommodation

      Good social life, flats are nice. Best- very social Worst- small

      2018, 1st year, Modern History

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    • Course

      It is intense and hard and there’s a lot of content which is not necessarily needed

      2018, 1st year, Radiography, Diagnostic

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    • Accommodation

      It’s small and overpriced. Got a smaller bedroom than wanted. Best would be the social aspect and worse is the small size of...

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      2018, 1st year, Radiography, Diagnostic

      Accommodation

      It’s small and overpriced. Got a smaller bedroom than wanted. Best would be the social aspect and worse is the small size of kitchen and bedrooms

      2018, 1st year, Radiography, Diagnostic

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