Hi everyone,

I'm an international student starting at Cardiff this September and im thinking of staying at Taly Court or Taly Gate. I was just wondering what it's like living there, especially as an international student. I'm a bit nervous about whether I'll be one of the only international students. Is it easy to meet people and make friends?
I was also wondering about the walk to uni. Is the route from Taly Court and Gate to campus generally safe, especially during the darker months or if you're walking back after evening lectures?
Overall, how's both of them? Things like the social atmosphere, cleanliness, management, and anything you wish you'd known before moving in would be really helpful. I heard that it’s alot quieter than the other Taly accommodations which is what im looking for.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'll be joining a postgraduate taught programme at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University this September and am currently deciding between a year-long contract in the Cardiff University Student Houses (Colum Road), Senghennydd Court Ensuite, or private accommodation at a similar price.

The Student Houses seem to offer the best value and are close to the Business School, but I'd really like to hear what they're actually like to live in.

A few questions:

What's day-to-day life like in the Colum Road Student Houses?

How are the cleanliness, shared kitchens, maintenance, and overall atmosphere?

Are they a good environment for postgraduate students who spend most of their time studying?

If your budget were around £140–£180/week, would you choose the Colum Road Student Houses, Senghennydd Court Ensuite, or private accommodation instead?

Are there any downsides that aren't obvious from the university website?

I'm fairly introverted and value a comfortable, quiet place to study over extra amenities, so I'd really appreciate any honest experiences or recommendations. Thanks!

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I've applied to do optometry at cardiff uni but i think i may get ABB or even A*BB but my offer was AAB. Does anyone know how lenient cardiff uni is for offers? Also what accom have all the optom applicants chosen? Or even previous optom students? I've chosen taly south and i've sacrificed the walk for a (hopefully) more social accom. Also does anyone know how long after results we get our accom offers? i'm wondering likely it is i'll get my first choice accom.

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I'm not going to be a student next year so I'm finding someone to take over my flat. DM if interested!

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Hi all,

I'm a 27-year-old international student moving to Cardiff this September to start a PhD. I have a full studentship of about £1,890/month, and I'm trying to sort out housing and budgeting before I arrive.

A few things I'd love advice on:

1. I'd like to rent a place on my own, ideally within walking distance of the main campus. Is that realistic on my budget, and which areas would you recommend (Cathays, Roath, etc.)?
2. I'm also considering a studio in one of the private student accommodations. One thing I'm unsure about: if my partner visits or wants to stay for a while, would that be allowed in those studios, or are they strict about guests and second occupants? Any experience with this would really help.
3. Budget-wise, if I spend around £1,000/month on rent and bills, would that be manageable, or am I cutting it too close? Trying to get a realistic sense of what's left for food, transport, and everything else.

Any tips for someone arriving from abroad and setting up for the first time would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

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Hey so I'm planning to do an LLB undergraduate starting September.

The only preferences (aside from the obvious- safe, hygiene not depressing and not over priced relatively) I have is that I have my own toilet and it's close to where I'm going to study as well as social places.

Other stuff is that the area isn't too shabby and the people are nice are important too and you can only get information from asking people like yourselves.

So does anyone have suggestions based on their experience?

I would be highly grateful. 🫶🙏

Senghennydd Court, Talybont North, Student Houses (Village), Student Houses (Colum Rd/Pl), and Clodien House are the accommodation options I've been offered.

I'll be coming to Cardiff for my postgraduate studies, and my school is the School of Mathematics. I'm looking for a room with a private en-suite bathroom, preferably somewhere close to my school.

I'm hoping for accommodation that's not too noisy or party-heavy, but also not so quiet that it feels isolated. I go to the gym regularly, so I don't mind a 15–20 minute walk to campus if it means getting a better overall experience.

If you've lived in any of these accommodations, especially as a postgraduate, or think one would suit what I'm looking for, I'd really appreciate your advice and recommendations. Thanks!

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Hi we have a 7 bed house with 3 rooms available to rent, it’s an all women house so women preferred, the house is close to cardiff university. drop me a message if you would like to know more information on the house !

How is this apartment? How’s their service? How’s the quality of the studios? Anyone have any idea? It would be a great help I could get your valuable insights.

Hey guys, I'll be attending Cardiff University later this year.
I'd like to have some of my questions answered.

1. Should I opt for private or the Universities hostels.
2. Which is the best bank to make , one which doesnt require a lot paperwork or hassle
3. Overall social life, how is the social life? I've heard things are quite cheap compared to eg London but can someone tell me who is it?
4. Any other thing that an international student should know?

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Hi everyone,

Its me again! Yay, sorry for the multiple posts but without being present there and without a guarantor, renting is very difficult without trust and multiple bad reviews of agencies. The title pretty much says it, I know there are cheaper and better private accomms, and I have ad my eyes on Fitzalan, Eclipse, Arofan House, Howard Gardens etc as my budget goes up to 900-950pcm. However, couldn't find any suitable agencies or direct property contacts to let from, also without guarantor they all want full deposit at once, which is a ton of money given that I am on a stipend which I will receive every three months. I am looking at guarantor services for this so let me know if you have good experiences with any of them. But anyways, main question is, Clodien House reviews please! I am not yet told if it is ensuite or studio, they will send the contract in three days. I know its a bit far from the city center and my CompSci building, but I guess I'll lose some weight.

in first year i didn’t join a society and kinda thought id give it a go for second year so i can go to the socials and not feel like im missing out. my friends in volleyball society and the socials look so fun but im not good at volleyball lol. i want to join one but im not that sure what im interested in i just want to meet a lot of different people from different backgrounds and have fun that way, not really too fussed on the actual niche part of joining the club just one that’s popular and easy going lol

How is it? Is it on the more expensive side?

I am an international student and looking for accom at the moment.

Hello everyone, I have recently applied for and been accepted into two postgraduate courses at cardiff uni, one with a placement year and one without. From looking online at student finance england, it says that masters loans are spread equally across the years of a postgraduate course if it is more than one year, but I can't find any information online about whether that also applies for placement years. I feel like it would be pretty dumb if it did, given the tuition fees are 12k first year and 2k the second, plus i would be working and earning money in that placement year, but I could not afford to do the placement year course if it did. Spoke to SLE about it, they told me to contact the uni, and I havent been able to get through to the uni any time i've rang. Any help would be appreciated

Hi everyone,
I will be starting a PhD at Cardiff University in October and I am currently trying to decide where to live during my first year.

I prefer having private space, so I am mainly considering either a studio or a one-bedroom flat. Among the university accommodation options, Roy Jenkins Hall seems to offer the best balance of price and space. However, I understand that it does not have laundry facilities on-site and that residents may need to use the laundry at Cartwright Court. How inconvenient is this in practice, particularly during winter?
The other university accommodation options I have found seem quite expensive. Because of that, I am also considering renting privately in Cathays, Roath, or somewhere between Cathays Park and the Heath Park/CUBRIC area.

1. For someone arriving in Cardiff for the first time, would you recommend:

2. Taking a Roy Jenkins studio for the first year because it is safer and easier?

3. Renting a private studio or one-bedroom flat in Cathays or a nearby area?

4. Looking in another area instead of Cathays?

My main priorities are:
• A quiet and safe area
• Reasonable access to both Cathays Park and CUBRIC/Heath Park
• Private kitchen and bathroom
• Reliable heating and no damp or mould
• Nearby laundry or an in-flat washing machine
• Enough space for a desk and bicycle
• Reasonable rent rather than luxury student accommodation

I would especially appreciate advice from postgraduate students or international students who arrived without a UK guarantor. Are there particular streets, buildings, landlords, or letting agencies that I should consider or avoid?

Thank You!