The capital city of Wales has altered beyond recognition over the past decade or so. Massive investment in the city, the regeneration of its docks into a superb waterfront and a general interest in all things Welsh, from its music scene to its new Assembly, mean that Cardiff is rapidly earning its place as one of Europe’s most exciting destinations. 

There’s no getting away from it - Cardiff is a great place in which to be a student - being a modern, dynamic city with a quality of life bettered only in a small number of other European capitals.

Cardiff has the good fortune to house such national gems as the National Museum of Wales, the Museum of Welsh Life, the Welsh National Opera and stunning civic buildings surrounded by acres and acres of parkland. If you can tear yourself away from your studies for the odd evening, do take advantage of the excellent range of entertainments Cardiff has to offer. 

Despite all the recent changes, however, Cardiff still remains a famously friendly city which has managed to retain its villagey feel.

What does Cardiff have to offer?
• A friendly welcome
• 3,000 acres of parks and gardens
• 15 leisure centres
• The biggest undercover sports venue in Europe - the Millennium Stadium
• More high street retailers than any similar sized British city
• First class entertainment centres, places to eat and drink
• Good quality of life, but easy on the pocket
• It’s easy to get around, with good public transport and cycleways