What do our students have to say about Cardiff University?

Aslam Sulaimalebbe PhD Electronic Engineering Sri Lanka

"I chose Cardiff University for my studies not only for its top rank amongst UK universities but also for its location as a safe, peaceful and exciting environment, which I thought much more important for a foreign student like me who has no relatives and guardians living in UK.I was much excited about starting my studies in U.K I had no difficulties in settling down to live and study in Cardiff."

Shuwen Iris Hu LLB Law China P.R.

"I chose female only accommodation because it's close to the Law School. I really like my room here, it's really quiet and the city centre is very near."

Lai Man She MEng Architectural Engineering Hong Kong

"I knew that Cardiff was ranked 7th for research in the UK in 2001. I wasn't suprised because my department was highly ranked and my lecturer in Hong Kong recommended it."

Farzin Haghparast PhD Architecture Iran

"There are a lot of attractions here, like Cardiff Bay. Cardiff is a very nice old city and Wales is really amazing, the people have really accepted me as a friend."

Kagayaki Kimata Pre Foundation English Japan

"I contacted lots of Universities but i chose Cardiff University because I was really interested in the International Foundation Programme. When I have finished studying in Cardiff i want to open my own shop in Japan."

Nadia Rawindaran Nair BEng Medical Engineering Malaysia

 "Cardiff is a great place for socialising, there's a good balance. You have the great study atmosphere and yet you can have a good social life as well. There are so many things to do such as sports societies and different kinds of clubs."

Lutuf Ali Shah MSc Geo-Environmental Engineering Pakistan

"I've really learned alot by working part-time for the University and met so many people. I do many different things from stocktaking to meeting important dignitaries."

Marco Urbina MSc International Transport Panama

"For my study, Cardiff University is considered one of the best in the world and was my first option. People in my country highly recommended Cardiff University to me."

Wei-Lin Tseng MA International Public Relations Taiwan

"I live in a student house which is really near the campus and very good. Student accommodation is a good option if you like to meet different people from different countries."

Habiba Nsubuga BSc / Diploma City & Regional Planning Uganda

"I fancied a change from London where I had been studying and chose Cardiff because it offered both a rural and urban environment - the best of both worlds!"

Jennifer Young PhD Creative Writing USA

"I feel that in my Department, I am always welcomed. The staff and the people that work in the buildings know your name and recognise you. There's a real community family-feel within the School."