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STUDENT LIFE
SHWMAE A CROESO (THAT'S HELLO AND WELCOME IN WELSH!)
Whether you've got your place confirmed, or you're still thinking out where your next step will take you, Cardiff is a cosy, buzzing capital that city that welcomes a large community of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate students. Cardiff has lots going on but is a compact city, making it easy to get around and feel at home.
UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
Cardiff is proud to be home to 6 prestigious universities, conservatoires and colleges, together offering a range of courses, campuses and experiences – find the Cardiff student life for you.
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Wales' largest university is a World Top 200 University, as ranked by QS World University Rankings (2022).
Cardiff Metropolitan University
The affectionally called 'Cardiff Met' ranks #7 in the Uni Compare Top 100 for 2021.
University of South Wales
Wales' second largest university has a purpose built building in the centre of Cardiff.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
One of the UK most prestigious and well renowned conservatoires.
Cardiff & Vale College
Operating five campuses across the city, including their new £45m flagship central campus.
University of Wales Trinity St David
Trinity run the Wales Academy of Voice & Dramatic Arts from their Cardiff learning centre.
WHAT'S ON IN CARDIFF?
LET US ENTERAIN YOU
OUR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
Get to know your new housemates and your new city by trying out some activities together.
THINGS TO DO
ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY
KEYS TO THE CASTLE
Once you make Cardiff your home for the next few years or so, you can get a Castle key, which gives you unlimited access to Cardiff Castle for only £7 for three years. Get yours from the Castle ticket office, just bring proof of residency in Cardiff.
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
PUBS, BARS & RESTAURANTS
EXPLORE THE NIGHTLIFE
EXPLORE THE NEIGHBOURHOODS
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