Friendly, Affordable City
Cardiff is a compact city with everything, including the university, within walking distance. It is big enough to have everything you could want: shops, cinemas, parks, concert arenas etc., but small enough to be easy to get round, safe, and friendly. In a recent independent survey, taking into account cost of living, crime rate, living conditions and 38 other factors, Cardiff was found to offer a higher quality of life than any other established University city. In a National Union of Students' survey carried out in May 2000 it was found that, out of all UK universities, Cardiff University's accommodation was the cheapest.

Excellent Travel Services

Cardiff has excellent rail links to all of the UK; only two hours away from London and minutes away from some of the most stunning countryside in the world. Many students return for visits after their graduation and are proud to bring family and friends for holidays. Cardiff has excellent road and rail links with Britain's other major cities. London is only 100 minutes away by train, and the M4 links both the west and south of England, as well as west Wales. Travel to the Midlands and the North is equally convenient. The main coach and railway stations are in the city's centre, with an international airport just outside the city.

 
Wide range of sports and social facilities
Cardiff University has some of the best sporting centers and clubs of any university in Britain, with a wide range of facilities for indoor and outdoor sports. When it comes to entertainment, there are many pubs, wine bars, lounge bars and night-clubs. Concerts are held at St David's Hall, the International Arena and the University Concert Hall. The Welsh National Opera has its home here, and there are two thriving theatres, an arts centre and multi-screen cinemas. Also there are classes in Aerobics, Circuit Training, Self-defence, Yoga and more.

Cardiff is an exciting place to be and enjoy. There are so many cultural and sporting activities involved in, Following are few listed places to visit and things to do:

• Cardiff University Students' Union :The centre of student life in Cardiff - probably where you will spend a lot of your social time in Cardiff

•  The Millennium Sports Stadium :In the centre of Cardiff, this is one of the UK's best and biggest sporting stadiums which is also a venue for musical and pop concerts.

•  National Museum and Gallery :In the heart of the city and the University campus this is Wales's leading cultural museum.

• Museum of Welsh Life :A short drive away from the city this outdoor museum creates the atmosphere of the rural villages of Wales from the coal mining years.

•  Chapter Arts Centre: The primary venue for 'alternative' theatre and arts, there is also an art-house cinema here.

• Llanerch Vineyard :Believe it or not Wales has its very own vineyard, a short bus journey away from Cardiff.

• Rhondda Heritage Park :Outdoor museum of Welsh coal mining life, includes a trip to the bottom of a real working mine

• Dyffryn Gardens:A stately home and gardens open all year round with most weekends having special events

•  Welsh International Climbing Centre :A large country park, which includes an impressive indoor climbing centre. Techniquest The UK's leading science discovery centre is a very 'hands on' museum with plenty for families to enjoy, set in Cardiff Bay.

• Learn the Welsh Language :Although everyone in Wales speaks English, twenty per cent of the population also speak Welsh. You will not need to know Welsh in order to live and study in Wales, but if you are interested you can find a free on-line Welsh course.