UniHomes guide to
Cardiff
Cardiff has an iconic skyline and is a beautiful city to study in.
The City Hall of
Cardiff can be found in Cathays Park.
The area is rich in history and culture, with ancient buildings and ruins you can find around the city - like Cardiff castle.
Green space is in plentiful supply in Cardiff. Bute Park and Arbotoreum features over 130 acres of landscaped gardens!
The Hadyn Ellis building is
the first step to Cardiff University's new Science and Innovation Campus.
The Welsh Millennium Centre
is the national arts centre of Wales, which can be found near Cardiff Bay.
Uni Life in Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is a fantastic place for students to live and study in. Both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University are prestigious institutions with large student
populations, meaning the capital's friendly community benefits from a hefty dose
of vibrant student spirit. To top it all off, Cardiff is considered one of the
friendliest and most affordable places to live as a student.
You'll never get bored in this bustling city; it is loaded with culture
and scenery, with Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch, Cardiff Bay and the National
Museum offering an abundance of gems to discover. If you're looking to dance
the night away with your friends, Pryzm is the place to go, along with a host
of other clubs based around St Mary Street and Greyfriars Road.
Key reasons to study in Cardiff
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1Cardiff Accommodation
Cardiff is a great and affordable place for students as private accommodation usually sits between
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2Places to go
There's no time to be bored in the city that never sleeps, from visiting historical locations (it's definitely the city of castles), St Davids shopping centre, and too many parks to count. Cardiff is the place for you if you love partying the night away as much as beautiful walks in parks; make sure you check out the student unions as there is always something happening there.
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3Student Hot Spots
Cardiff comes with some vibrant student areas including Roath and Heath, which are just a short walk from both universities in the city. Plus, these neighbourhoods are dotted with an impressive array of independent shops, sought-after eateries and popular student drinking spots. If you're looking for some hot spots to visit with your friends; check out Heidi's, Boom Battle Bar, Live Lounge and Retro.
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4Any sports fans out there?
Cardiff is a hotbed of winning sports teams. There
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Universities in Cardiff
Cardiff University
As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Cardiff is the third oldest university in Wales and attracts almost 24,000 undergraduate students to its campus every year. You'll find Cardiff University right in the middle of the city, next to Cathay Park and within a stones throw from the Cardiff National Museum, the vibrant City Road district and Cathays railway station.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
With 11,000 undergraduates studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University every year, and a UK & Ireland University of the Year award 2021, it's hard to think of many other metropolitan universities with more acclaim than CMU. Cardiff Metropolitan was recently awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and over 96% of graduate find employment or further study within six months of graduating.
