Student life
How our universities will help you make the most of all the opportunities and experiences on offer outside the library and lecture theatre.
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What to expect
What to expect
This is what to expect
Wales is famous for its warm welcome – and when you’re starting at university, it begins long before you arrive on campus.
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This is a new experience
We take student welfare seriously. Here’s how our universities will make sure your time in Wales is happy and problem free.
What our students say
What our students say
Like being part of the family
Why Bangor University’s village atmosphere and flexible degree programmes chimed with music student Fern Wilson – and sparked an enduring love of Wales.
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You're motivated to do your best
How Indian student Abhishek Prasad has taken full advantage of the academic, social and career-development opportunities of student life in Swansea.
The staff are dedicated to your success
Dedicated academic staff and a lively, diverse community of international students have been key to a fulfilling student experience for Tessa Byrd from Belize.
It sets you up for the real world
Returning to university as a mature student proved an inspired choice for Welsh designer Tom Collins, thanks to Cardiff’s thriving creative community.
Opportunity to thrive
Now completing her second degree at Cardiff Met, Nikki Pham from Vietnam found Wales to be the perfect environment for entrepreneurs with a big idea.
Life after university
Life after university
Alumni success
The best advertisement for studying in Wales is the people who have done it – including these graduates who have gone on to career success.
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This will shape my career
Welsh universities are committed to producing the most innovative, creative and employable graduates in the UK.
Related stories
Related stories
Why Wales?
Nearly 130,000 students are enrolled on courses at our universities. Here are 10 reasons why you should join them.
This is what you'll love about Wales
As a student, you’ll enjoy a great quality of life, whether your taste is for art and culture, socialising or exploring our great outdoors.
This is higher education in Wales
Study in Wales and you’ll be part of a success story stretching back two centuries – and we welcome students from all over the world.
Meet our Global Wales Scholars
There are four Global Wales scholars studying at Welsh Universities this year, from the USA and Vietnam. You can meet them here!