Is Cardiff any good?

Cardiff is a great city if you love nature. There are a lot of parks, mountains to the north, the coast to the south, and castles all around. It’s small, so it’s easy to get around quickly, but major roads are dangerous for cyclists and we do get some gridlock during rush hour.

Is Cardiff a nice place to study?

Cardiff University is well renowned for its research centre, with loads of important academic research being carried out here. In fact, it ranks in the top five unis in the UK for its research efforts, and has have been awarded several higher-education awards – you never know, you could end up being the next Einstein.

Why do you want to study at Cardiff?

Cardiff students demonstrate the talent, motivation and enthusiasm that employers are seeking. From the very beginning of your time here, throughout your studies and after graduation, our Student Futures can help you to develop your employability skills and achieve your career goals.

Is Cardiff University safe?

Safety. Our university campuses and halls of residence are centrally located. Cardiff is a safe city but like all cities you have to be sensible. The University has a 24-hour security service which covers the campus and halls of residence, and works closely with the police and the Students’ Union.

Why is Cardiff great?

With an exhilarating mix of heavyweight cultural sights, exciting regeneration projects – not least the revitalized Cardiff Bay – world-class sport, a prolific music scene and some seriously banging nightlife, it’s easy to see why Cardiff now ranks alongside London and Edinburgh as one of the UK’s most compelling …

What is Cardiff best known for?

Cardiff is a city made famous through its production and exporting of coal. The revenue generated through the exportation of coal enabled the city to continue to grow and develop, and by the 20th century, it was the greatest exporter of coal in the world.

What is Cardiff like for students?

The Welsh capital is one of the most cheerful places you’ll ever visit. This city has garnered a reputation for being friendly, open and inclusive. Cardiff has over 330 parks and gardens, which means they have more green space per person than any other major core UK city.

What do students do in Cardiff?

Museums & Galleries

• Cardiff National Museum.
• Third Floor Gallery.
• Norwegian Church.
• Turner House Gallery.
• Sherman Theatre (located just next door to the Students’ Union)
• Millennium Centre.
• New Theatre.
• Chapter Arts Centre.

What is Cardiff University best known for?

According to the latest QS World University Rankings, Cardiff is ranked in the top 50 for Architecture/Built Environment, Communication and Media Studies, and Psychology; and ranked in the top 100 for Accounting & Finance, Geography, English Language & Literature, Sports Related Subjects and Pharmacy & Pharmacology.

Is Cardiff rough?

Cardiff is the most dangerous city in South Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of South Glamorgan’s 60 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cardiff in 2020 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Cardiff a safe place to live?

Cardiff has the second-lowest crime rate of any UK core city, and the lowest rate of violent crime of any core city. “In a national survey for Wales, Cardiff’s score for people feeling safe at home, walking in their local area and while travelling, is commensurate with the national average.

Whats it like living in Cardiff?

Cardiff is a vibrant and affordable place to live. Despite only having 447,000 residents (not even in the top 10 UK cities by population) Cardiff is unique; the atmosphere is less crowded and more relaxed, with plenty of parks and open space.