Guide for Incoming Erasmus+ students 2015 FINAL.pdf

GUIDE FOR INCOMINGERASMUS+ STUDENTSwww.cardiff.ac.uk/erasmus

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Tel: +44 (0) 2920 87 0432 +44 (0) 2920 68 8530

Fax: +44 (0) 2920 87 9695

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BEFORE YOU ARRIVEApply for University residences (if you are eligible) ........................ 13

Book transport to Cardiff .............. 21

Book airport pick-up service ......... 22(in September)

Sign your residences contract(if you are eligible)......................... 15

Enrol online ................................. 34

Plan your budget ......................... 29

Pack your suitcase and hand luggage ............................... 19

Prepare for your studies .............. 35

WHEN YOU ARRIVETell your family you have arrived .. 32

Complete enrolment .................... 34

Get your student ID card ............. 34

Register with the police ............... 11(if applicable)

Open your bank account .............. 30

Register with a doctor ................. 47

Access the internet ...................... 31

Attend international induction events .......................... 25

Attend any induction events in your academic school ............... 26

Complete residences ................... 14

Induction tasks ........................... 26

Part-session Erasmus+ students to obtain Council Tax Letter from home University .................. 18

CONTENTSYOUR ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

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01YOUR ARRIVAL CHECKLIST www.cardiff.ac.uk/erasmus

NEED HELP? If you are uncertain about what to do, have any worriesin the first few weeks of term or want advice before youcome to Cardiff, we will be very happy to help you.

THE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY CENTRE ERASMUS+ OFFICEEmail: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 2920 87 0432

+44 (0) 2920 68 8530Campus map ref: 41.

INTERNATIONAL AND ERASMUS+ STUDENTARRIVAL WEBSITEFor full updated information you should regularlyvisit the website:www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/arrive

We are delighted that you have decided to study atCardiff University and look forward to you joining us soon. We know that you will have many things to arrange beforeyou come to Cardiff and it is sometimes difficult to knowwhere to start. We hope that this Guide will help you inyour preparations and give you an idea of what to expectwhen you arrive.

This Guide also contains contact details of many peoplewho will be able to offer you help and support throughoutyour studies. Please feel free to contact any of them nowor drop in and see them once you are in Cardiff - they arethere to help you.

We look forward to meeting you!

HELLO AND WELCOME Visas & immigration 02

Accommodation 13

What to bring 19

Travelling to Cardiff 21

The Induction programme 25

Living Expenses 28

Communications 31

Studying at Cardiff University 34

Help and advice 38

Living in Cardiff 40

Working in the UK 45

Staying safe and healthy 46

Index 49

Useful contacts 49

Map 50

VISAS & IMMIGRATION // FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (NON EU) ONLY www.cardiff.ac.uk/erasmus

03VISAS & IMMIGRATION // FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (NON EU) ONLY www.cardiff.ac.uk/erasmus

I ALREADY HAVE STUDENTIMMIGRATION PERMISSIONFOR THE UK THAT IS STILLVALID. DO I REALLY NEED TOAPPLY AGAIN? In most cases, yes. For example; if youwere previously studying at another UKUniversity or College, you will need toapply for a new Tier 4 (General) Studentvisa for your new course at Cardiff beforeyou enrol at Cardiff University. Even ifyour existing visa does allow you to enterthe UK to continue your studies, it isoften more straightforward to apply for anew Tier 4 (General) Student visa foryour new course before you travel to theUK. Your situation and intentions will beclearer to UK Immigration officials at theairport, and you will not need to make avisa extension application to start yourcourse once you are back in the UK,which can be expensive and time-consuming.

If you have an existing visa for the UKand are not sure about whether youneed to apply for a new visa, pleasecontact us for immigration advice at:[email protected]

I AM CURRENTLY IN THE UK.WHO CAN HELP ME APPLYFOR MY CARDIFFUNIVERSITY TIER 4 STUDENTVISA? The International Student Support Teamat Cardiff University can help you throughthe visa extension process. For moreinformation see:

We strongly recommend that you gethelp from the International StudentSupport team and that you book anappointment to see an International

Student Advisor to discuss your visaapplication. Tel: 029 2087 4844 Email:[email protected]

If you are in the UK, the immigrationadvice in this guide is not relevant foryou, so make sure you contact theInternational Student Support Team atCardiff University for advice and help onyour student visa extension.

I AM CURRENTLY IN MY HOMECOUNTRY. WHO CAN HELP MEAPPLY FOR MY CARDIFFUNIVERSITY TIER 4(GENERAL) STUDENT VISAFind out if there is an Educational Advisoror Agent in your country who will be ableto help you apply for your student visa.See

Please note that there may be a chargefor this service.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

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VISAS & IMMIGRATION

KEEP UP TO DATE WITHCHANGES TO THE IMMIGRATION RULES All the advice in this guide was correctwhen it was published it in May2015. However, UK immigration lawchanges regularly. Please make surethat you have the most up-to-dateinformation by checking the followingwebsite https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

You should apply for

your visa as soon as you

have all the required

information and documentation.

It can often take longer than

you think

If you are a national of a European Union MemberState, this section does NOT apply to you.

TO STUDY AT CARDIFFUNIVERSITY YOU MUSTHOLD A VALID VISA WHICHENTITLES YOU TO STUDY ATTHIS UNIVERSITY.� If you are currently in the UK on aTier 4 (General) Student visa foranother University or College thenyou must make an application for anew Tier 4 visa before you enrol atCardiff University.

� If you are currently in your homecountry you must make anapplication for “entry clearance” orfor a Tier 4 (General) student visaat the British Embassy

You should wait until you haveobtained your successful visadecision letter from the UKVI andvignette in your passport, beforeyou book any non-refundable traveltickets.

WHICH VISA SHOULD I APPLY FOR? MOST INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS NEED TO APPLYFOR A TIER 4 (GENERAL)STUDENT VISAEven if you are 16 or 17 years old youmust apply for a Tier 4 (General)student visa and not a Tier 4 (Child)student visa. If you are coming to studyan English language course that is amaximum of 11 months, or a degreecourse for a maximum of six months,you may hear that you can come to theUK on a “Short Term Study visa ”instead of a Tier 4 (General) studentvisa. If you choose to come as a “shortterm student”, you will be much morerestricted than if you apply for a Tier 4(General) student visa. You will not beallowed to do any paid or voluntary work(even if it is part of a course) and youcannot extend your stay in the UK orbring your family with you. For thesereasons, it is not usually appropriate tocome to the UK on a “ Short TermStudy visa. We recommend that youapply for a Tier 4 (General)Student visa.

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR ASHORT TERM STUDY VISA?

_1Students studying on distance learningcourses who need to come to CardiffUniversity for an examination or toattend a short course of less than sixmonths and do not want to work in the UK

_2Study Abroad/International ExchangeStudents enrolled on a degree course intheir own home country coming to theCardiff University for 6 months to doresearch, or study on a degree course

_3Students studying on the English forUniversity Study Programme at CardiffUniversity who do not want to work inthe UK.

Please note that students who arestudying on a Short Term Study visaare unable to bring dependants, dueto the terms of this visa.

If you want to find out about coming tothe UK on a Short Term Study visa,see: https://

BEFORE YOU APPLY FORYOUR VISA We strongly recommend that you readUKCISA web pages on 'Applying for Tier4 (General) visa' -

You should also check the UK Visas andImmigration (UKVI ) website:

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Applying for your visa is likely to takearound 2 months, so you must start theprocess early. For information on visaprocessing times see:

WHEN CAN I APPLY FOR MYTIER 4 (GENERAL) STUDENTVISA? You can apply for your Tier 4 (General)Student visa up to three months beforethe start date of your course.

Please note that yourBiometric Residence Permit (BRP)will be checked when youenrol at the University and collect your student ID card. You will only be able to start studyingat Cardiff University if you canprove that you hold or haveapplied for a valid visa thatentitles you to study here.



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TO APPLY FOR A TIER 4(GENERAL) STUDENT VISAYOU WILL NEED THEFOLLOWING:

_1Valid Passport You will need to submit your passportwith your student visa application. Checkthat it is not about to expire! You musthave at least 6 months left on yourpassport.

_2Passport Photograph Two passport-sized colour photographs,not more than one month old. Thephotographs you provide with yourapplication must be in a specific format.If they aren’t , your visa application willbe rejected by the immigration officials.For more information see:

_3ATAS Certificate (if applicable) You must obtain an Academic TechnologyApproval Scheme (ATAS) clearance

certificate if you are coming to Cardiff fora postgraduate research or taughtpostgraduate course in certain science,engineering or technology subjects in theareas listed by the Academic TechnologyApproval Scheme (ATAS), If you requirean ATAS certificate, it will state this inyour offer letter/email that you receivefrom Cardiff University. You can alsocheck the following website

The ATAScertificate is issued by the UKGovernment and gives security clearanceto study certain subjects where theknowledge gained may be used in thedevelopment or delivery of weapons ofmass destruction. You must have yourATAS clearance certificate before youapply for your Tier 4 (General) Studentvisa. It can take two months to get this,so you must apply early. For moreinformation see: :

_4Tuberculosis Testing andcertificate required (if applicable) If you live in one of the countries detailedbelow, you will need to be tested fortuberculosis (TB) and obtain a certificatethat states you are free from infectioustuberculosis, before applying for yourvisa. The test includes having a chest X-ray at an accredited clinic or hospital runby the International Organisation forMigration

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TOAPPLY FOR MY TIER 4 (GENERAL)STUDENT VISA?

Make sure you read UKVI's "Guide tosupporting documents"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-as-tier-4-student

All documents that you are submittingwith your visa application must beoriginal. If any of your originaldocuments are not in English, theoriginal documents must beaccompanied by a full translation thatcan be independently verified by theImmigration Officer. The originaltranslation must contain:

� confirmation from the translator ortranslation company that it is anaccurate translation of the originaldocument;

� the date of the translation;

� the full name and original signatureof the translator or of an authorisedofficial of the translation company;and

� the translator or translationcompany's contact details and thecompany's credentials. To find aprofessional translator who is able toprovide official certified translationscontact the British Council in yourcountry: www.britishcouncil.org. uk orif there is a local education advisor inyour country, they will be able todirect you to a professionaltranslator.

To find out more details about the TBtest see:

If your country is not listed above but youare from the Indian Subcontinent, Africaor countries that have TB, werecommend that you have an up-to-datechest X-ray certificate and medical reportthat is less than three months old. If youdo not have this information you mayhave to have a chest X-ray and medicalexamination before you are allowed topass through immigration at a UKairport.

_5Your CAS number This is your unique reference numberemailed to you by Cardiff Universitywhich you need to include on your Tier 4(General) Student visa application form.You will need to show that you haveachieved a total of 40 points as part ofyour visa application, Providing avalidConfirmation of Acceptance forStudies (CAS) number will provide youwith 30 points. While the remaining 10points can be shown by satisfying thefinancial requirements, as explainedbelow. To get your CAS email fromCardiff University you must have:

� passed all your exams and sent theUniversity copies of your qualificationsor transcripts (see below)

� firmly accepted an unconditional offerfor a course at Cardiff University

� checked that all the information onyour CAS email is correct (see below).

If you still have a conditional offer tostudy at Cardiff University and need helpor advice on up-loading and sendingyour qualifications to the University -please contact the International Office atthe following email address:

Your CAS email will include your personaldetails, Cardiff University licencenumber: NB0C74WCX and address, yourqualifications that you have shownCardiff University to gain entry onto yourcourse and details of your course. YourCAS must not be more than six monthsold when you apply for your student visa.If you use it after this date, your visaapplication will be refused.

CHECK YOUR CAS EMAIL! You will receive an email from CardiffUniversity asking you to log in to yourSIMS online record and check that allthe information in the CAS email iscorrect. Make sure that you check thiscarefully, for example, your name mustbe exactly the same as it appears onyour passport. Also check that all yourqualifications and passport number arecorrect, the course details that you aregoing to study are correct (includingcourse duration) and any payments thatyou have made to the University arerecorded in the CAS correctly.

If you require any changes, or haveany questions at this stage, pleasecontact the CAS team via email [email protected] or via ASK Cardiffat

_6The transcripts/examcertificates listed in the CASemail

YYou need to submit your originaltranscripts/qualifications to UKVI withyour Tier 4 (General) Student visaapplication showing that you havesatisfied the entry requirements for yourcourse at Cardiff University. Details ofyour qualifications/transcripts that CardiffUniversity used to assess your suitabilityfor entry onto your course at theUniversity will be listed in your CASemail. For each qualification listed youmust provide the original certificateshowing: your name, the date and titleof the award and the awarding

institution. For each transcript listed youmust provide the original transcriptshowing; your name, name of theacademic institution, course title andconfirmation of the award.

Provisional certificates, scannedcopies, faxes or emails are notacceptable.

_7Finances – evidence that youhave enough money to meetthe UKVI maintenancerequirements

You need to prove that you have enoughmoney to cover course fees and monthlyliving costs. You will score 10 points inyour tier 4 student visa application if youhave sufficient funds. (Total pointsrequired = 40). For more details see theFinancial Maintenance Requirementsinformation on page 09.

IMPORTANT It takes the University a longtime to change the CAS informationand email it to you again. So werecommend that you take time to checkyour CAS very carefully and email theUniversity with any correctionsbefore you are issued with yourCAS number.



Apply for a place at Cardiff University, send copies of your qualifications or transcripts to Cardiff University andreceive an unconditional offer

Accept your unconditional offer to study at Cardiff University

Apply for your ATAS clearance certificate (if applicable)

Check that all the information on your CAS email is correct via your SIMS online account. If you require anyamendments or have any questions at this time, please contact the CAS team via email at: [email protected] or via

ASK Cardiff at: https:// ask.cardiff.ac.uk

Obtain the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email with your unique CAS number assigned by UKVI,from Cardiff University

Check the visa process in your country of residence and the visa processing times

Find out if you are required to apply online or use paper VAF9 application form

Take the TB test and obtain TB certificate (if applicable)

Check that you have enough money to meet the UKVI maintenance and tuition fee requirements for Tier 4 visa (see p9 for financial requirements)

Check that you have all your ORIGINAL transcrips/exam certificates listed in the CAS email (see p4 – “whatdocuments do I need for my tier 4 student visa”)

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ONLINE APPLICATIONS PAPER APPLICATIONS

Complete application forms online,pay application fee andNHS surcharge fee

Print and complete VAF9 Appendix 8 Tier 4 (General)Student form

Book your appointment at Visa Application Centre (ifappointment is required)

Attend Visa Application Centre and pay application fee (if not already paid)

Entry clearance for initial 30 days is granted/refused by UK Border Agency (UKVI ) – Please contact International Office as soon as possibleif refused at: [email protected]

UKVI /Immigration Officials return documents and passport to you by post or you collect them

Check that all the details on your visa decision letter and vignette are correct – check that the study information and personaldetails are correct

Provide biometric information - have your finger prints and photograph taken and attend a credibility interview if you have been asked to do so.

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Submit your signed application form, all supporting documents and passport, at the Visa Application Centre or British Embassy/HighCommission/Consulate

Buy your plane tickets to the UK to arrive in mid September (make use of Cardiff University’s free airport pick up service fromHeathrow/Cardiff airports)

Collect your BRP card within 10 days of arriving in the UK at a local Post Office or at Cardiff University, whichever is stated on your decisionletter from the UKVI. Further details about this procedure and how it will affect your enrolment process will appear on our website as soonas possible, within the following pages: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/international/coming-to-cardiff/when-you-arrive.html )

�Print and complete application forms VAF9 and VAF9 Appendix8, Tier 4 (General) Student forms. Pay application fee and NHS

surcharge fee

�HOW DO I APPLY FOR MY TIER 4 (GENERAL) STUDENT VISA FROMMY HOME COUNTRY?

Travel to the UK within the time that has been allocated within your 30 day visa

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AM I A LOW RISK NATIONALAND IF SO WHAT DOES THISMEAN? If you are considered to be a low risknational by UK immigration officials(UKVI ) you will not normally need toprovide all the supporting documentsused to obtain your CAS and evidence ofmoney to cover your course fees andliving costs. However, the ImmigrationOfficials/UKVI can request all your examcertificates/ transcripts and financialevidence at any time and the UKVI willrefuse your visa application unless yousubmit all your documents by the daterequested. Therefore you must beprepared to submit them to UKVI withyour visa application just in case. To beconsidered a low risk national, you mustbe applying from your country ofnationality and hold a passport for BritishNational (Overseas), Hong Kong orTaiwan, or be a national of one of thefollowing countries:

UKVI change the list of low risk nationalsannually, so please check to see if yourcountry is still on the list

HOW LONG CAN I COME TOTHE UK FOR? Should your visa application besuccessful, you will initially receive a visafor a 30 day period, to allow you to travelto the UK. This visa will be in the form ofan acceptance letter and a vignette inyour passport, which will cover the travelperiod that you have included in yourapplication. You will then need to collectyour BRP card within 10 days of arrivingin the UK, this will then act as your visato cover the period of study for theduration of your course.

Information about the correct period ofleave to remain that you should receivefor the different programmes at CardiffUniversity can be found at the followingwebsite:

WHEN CAN I COME TO THE UK? You will be able to come to the UK up toone month before your course start dateif you are coming to study a course thatis six months or more (undergraduate orpostgraduate) or for a pre-sessionalEnglish language course of less than sixmonths. You will be required to stateyour intended travel date within your visaapplication and will then receive a letterand vignette which will usually allow youto travel to the UK 30 days from thisdate onwards. You will then be requiredto collect your BRP card within 10 daysof arriving in the UK. You will only be

able to come to the UK up to seven daysbefore the course start date if you arecoming for a course that is less than sixmonths and is not a pre-sessionalEnglish Language course. Your coursestart date is shown on your CAS email

CAN MY FAMILY COME TOTHE UK TO HELP ME DURINGMY FIRST FEW DAYS INCARDIFF? If your parents, or any other familymember will be accompanying you toCardiff for a few days to help you settleinto your new life, they will need toobtain a visitor visa. For moreinformation on applying for a visitor visasee:

Argentina Australia Barbados Botswana Brunei Canada Chile Japan Malaysia

New ZealandOman Qatar Singapore South Korea Trinidad andTobago United States ofAmerica

WHAT ARE THE VISA RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? It is important that you understand your responsibilities as an internationalstudent and comply with the immigration regulations during your stay in theUK in order to protect your immigration status. The University also hasresponsibilities as a licensed sponsor. You can find out more about the visarules and responsibilities on the following website:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport/international/visaandimmigration/rulesandresponsibilities/rulesandresponsibilities.html

HOW MUCH MONEY DO INEED TO SHOW FOR MY TIER4 (GENERAL) STUDENT VISA? You need enough money tocover your :

_1Tuition fees for your first period ofstudy/academic year

_2Living expenses. If the length of yourcourse is 9 months or more (allundergraduate and postgraduatecourses) you will need to show £7,380.

If the length of the course is less thannine months you will need to show £820for each month of the course. You willscore 10 points if you provide evidencethat you have enough money to pay yourcourse fees and living costs. (Total pointsrequired = 40).

WHAT DOCUMENTS SHOULD IPROVIDE AS PROOF THAT IMEET THE FINANCIAL(MAINTENANCE)REQUIREMENTS? UKVI are very specific about thefinancial documents they accept as proofthat you meet the maintenancerequirements. These include:

_1Bank statements or letter from the bankshowing you have cash in a personalbank account in your name, or in thename of your parent(s) or legal guardian

_2Bank statements or letter from the bankfrom a joint account with a friend orrelative

_3A government or educational loan in your name

_4Official financial or governmentsponsorship.

1. Bank statement from yourpersonal or your parents’ bankaccount The money that you use must be of cashfunds in a current or a savings bankaccount and available to you. Otheraccounts such as shares, bonds,overdrafts, credit cards and pensionfunds are not acceptable.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSTHAT THE UKVI DO NOTDEEM AS SATISFACTORY Your visa application will not besuccessful if your money is held in afinancial institution which UKVI viewas untrustworthy. UKVI haveidentified a list of financialinstitutions in India, Ghana,Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran,Philippines, Sri Lanka and Cameroonthat do not satisfactorily verifyfinancial statements. UKVI oftenchange this list, so please check tosee if your bank is viewed is anunsatisfactory financial institution

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR VISA



You must provide one of the followingdocuments:

Your original personal bank statementor your parent(s) original bankstatements must show that thesufficient funds have been held for atleast a consecutive 28 day period andthat period ends with the closingbalance shown on the statement Thedate of the closing balance on yourbank statement must be no more than31 days before the date you submityour visa application. The bankstatement must show:

� your name or your parent(s) or legalguardian

� the account number

� date of statement

� the name and logo of the bank

� amount of money available

You can use electronic bank statementsif they contain all of the details listedabove and you also provide a supportingletter from your bank on companyheaded paper, confirming theauthenticity of the statements provided.

Alternatively an electronic bankstatement is acceptable as proof ofmoney held in your account, if each andevery page of the electronic statementhas your bank's official stamp. UKVI willnot accept bank statements which showthe balance in the account on aparticular day because these documentsdo not show that you had held enoughfunds for the full 28 day period needed.

If you are relying on money held by yourparents or legal guardians, you must alsoprovide the following:

� Original legal document (or anotarised copy) stating yourrelationship to them. This would beeither your birth certificate orcertificate of adoption or courtdocument stating the name of yourlegal guardian.

� Original signed and dated letter fromyour parent(s) or legal guardian whichconfirms your relationship and thatthey have given their consent to themoney being available to you to studyin the UK.

Bank statements from a joint bankaccount are acceptable as long as youare named as one of the accountholders. You must provide joint accountbank statements or a bank letter whichincludes all the same information as inyour personal bank statement or yourparent(s) bank statements.

2. A bank letter account You can also use a bank letter, or letterfrom a regulated financial institution toshow you have money available for yourvisa application. This letter must showthat you have held the money for aconsecutive 28 day period ending nomore than 31 days before the date yousubmit your student visa application. Itmust contain the following:

� your name or your parents/legalguardian's name

� the account number

� the date of the letter

� the financial institutions name andlogo

� the money in your account

� that there is enough money in theaccount (to cover your course feesand living costs).

Please see the following weblink for furtherinformation about these requirements:

3. If I am using a bank loan tofinance my education, whatevidence do I need to provide? The loan letter from a regulated financialinstitution must be dated no more than6 months before the date of your visaapplication. The letter must be theoriginal and show:

� your name;

� the date of the letter;

� the financial institution’s name andlogo;

� that the money is available as a loanand is provided by your government, agovernment sponsored student loancompany or is part of an academic oreducational loans scheme.

The financial institution must beregulated by the official regulatory bodyfor the country the financial institution isin. The loan must be in your name, youcannot use loans held in the name ofyour parent and there must be noconditions placed on the release of theloan funds to you, other than your Tier 4application being successful. If you arean American student who is applying fora US Federal loan, you will need tosubmit a “Notification of Student Loan”letter with your visa application. For moredetails on how to apply for your FederalAid Loan see

BANK ACCOUNT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

If you are using overseas bank account, you must write the closingbalance in UK pounds sterling on your application form. UKVI will usethe official exchange rate on the OANDA website:

UKVI will base the exchange rate foryour country's currency on the date of your visa application.

4. What evidence do I needfrom my Official Financial orGovernment Sponsor? UKVI define an official sponsor as:

� Your country’s government or the UKgovernment

� British Council

� Any international organisation

� Any international company

� Any University

If your “official financial sponsor” ispaying all your tuition fees and livingexpenses, you do not have to provideseparate evidence of your savings. If thedetails of your official financial sponsorare included on your CAS you do notneed to provide any otherdocumentation. Otherwise, you mustprovide a letter confirming that yoursponsor will pay all your tuition fees andliving expenses. The letter must be onofficial letter-headed paper and must notbe more than six months old

The letter must show:

� Your name

� The date

� Name and contact details of yourofficial financial sponsor

� Length of your sponsorship (start andend date)

� The amount of money they will giveyou or a statement confirming thatthey will cover all your tuition fees andliving expenses

� The official stamp of the organisation

If your sponsor only pays some of yourcosts, you will need a letter from them(as above) and proof that you haveenough money yourself to meet the restof the maintenance requirement (e.g.personal bank statements).

CAN I SHOW A REDUCEDAMOUNT OF MONEY IF I WASSTUDYING RECENTLY IN THEUK? Yes, but only in very limitedcircumstances. You only have to prove youhave one year’s tuition fees and £1,640(i.e. living costs for two months) if

� You have a current Tier 4 student visathat has not yet expired, and

� Your new course at Cardiff Universitystarts within 28 days of the expirydate of your current visa and

� The course you have just finished was6 months or longer

Please note that if your visa has expiredon the date of your new visa applicationyou will not benefit from this reduction.

CAN I MAKE A DEDUCTION IFI HAVE PAID SOME OF MYCOURSE FEES, OR FEES FORUNIVERSITYACCOMMODATION? Yes, you can deduct the following fromthe total amount of money you need:

� The amount you have paid towardscourse fees and

� Up to a maximum of £1020 paidtowards your future Cardiff Universityresidences fees

Please note, that it is not necessary topay any residences fees (except for the£200 postgraduate deposit) until youarrive in Cardiff. You cannot deductanything for accommodation fees if youhave arranged the accommodationyourself (in other words, privateaccommodation that is not part of CardiffUniversity). If you pay all or some of yourtuition fees to Cardiff University FinanceOffice before you receive your CAS email,then the amount you have paid for yourtuition fees will be notified directly to theUKVI and recorded in this CAS email.

However, please note that any paymentsmade by bank transfer can take around10 working days to appear in the CardiffUniversity account, so will not be able tobe confirmed within the CAS statementimmediately.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TOSHOW YOU HAVE ALREADYPAID MONEY TO CARDIFFUNIVERSITY We do not recommend that you pay anyfees between receiving your CAS emailand applying for your visa. If you wish todo so however you can request that yourCAS statement is updated. Please notethat this could result in a delay of twoweeks or more. If any money you havepaid for tuition fees or Universityresidences fees is not shown on the CASemail, then you must provide originalpaper receipts from the University whenyou submit your student visa application.Online receipts are NOT acceptable andwill be ignored by the Immigration Officer.

WHERE DO I OBTAIN ARECEIPT AFTER I HAVE PAIDTUITION/ RESIDENCES FEES? To obtain your tuition fees receipt contactthe Finance Office Email:

Tel: +44 (0) 29 2087 4339 or +44 (0) 29 2087 4167

To obtain a receipt for Universityresidences fees contact the ResidencesFinance Office Email:

Tel: +44 (0) 29 2087 5239 or 4662 Fax: +44 (0) 29 2087 4661.

DEDUCTIONS TO FINANCIALREQUIREMENTS

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HOW DO I REGISTER WITHTHE POLICE? Police officers will be at the University inthe International Office weekcommencing Monday 22 September, soyou can make an appointment toregister with them when you arrive inCardiff.

What documents do I need toprepare for my policeregistration appointment?If this is the first time you will beregistering with the police in UK, makesure you download the questionnairesee:

You must take the following with you toyour appointment:

� Your passport

� Two passport-sized photographs

� Your Cardiff University student ID card

� Registration fee of £34 in cash (if youare a student sponsored by theBritish Council you will have this feerefunded)

� A completed police registrationquestionnaire

I have previously studied in the UK and already have a PoliceRegistration Certificate - do I need to renew my certificate? Yes, you must make an appointment with the police to renew your certificate. Ifyou have never registered with the police in Cardiff before, then you must alsocomplete the police registration questionnaire and take it to your appointment.

What’s changed

What documents/evidence required:Passport and Police RegistrationCertificate, plus one of the followingdocuments

Change of address

University Accommodation =Residence card only PrivateAccommodation = tenancyagreement, or accommodationcontract, or gas/electric/water bill thatshows your new address

Change of University Print out of CAS email from CardiffUniversity, or your Cardiff Universitystudent ID card

Change of marital status Marriage certificate, or Divorcecertificate

Extension to visa granted by UKVI Biometric card and Passport

Change of passport New passport

CHECK

OUT THE QUICK

CHECK LIST ON

THE INSIDE

COVER

DO I NEED TO REGISTERWITH THE POLICE? If you are from one of the followingcountries and are issued with a visa forlonger than six months you will need toregister with the police within seven daysof your arrival in the UK:

If you need to register with the police itwill state this on your Tier 4 student visa.Any family/dependants travelling with youwill also need to register with the police.You should check your visa carefully, andif you have this requirement then youshould normally register with the policewithin seven days of your arrival in the UK.

REGISTERINGWITH THE POLICE

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FULL SESSION STUDENTS(September – June) The Residences Office only guaranteesan offer of a single occupancy place inUniversity residences to those visitingErasmus+ students who are studying atCardiff University for the full academicyear. There are a number of Halls ofResidence and Student Houses tochoose from, offering catered, part-catered and self catered residences.Around 70% of residences are ensuite,which means that each study bedroomhas its own bathroom. Some residenceshave shared bathroom facilities, whichare shared between 4 and 8 people. Allresidences have communal kitchen areasin which to prepare food.

The Residences Guide will give you fulldetails of the different types of residenceavailable to students at Cardiff University.

PART SESSION STUDENTS(Less than 9 months) Unfortunately, the Residences Officecannot guarantee part-sessionErasmus+ students a place in Universityresidences. However, once full yearstudents have been allocated a roomthere may be a limited number of placesavailable in University residences.

STUDENTS ARRIVING INSEPTEMBER It is highly unlikely that the ResidencesOffice will be able to offer part-sessionErasmus+ students a place in Universityresidences if they arrive in September.This is due to the high number ofstudents arriving in Cardiff at this time.The Residences Office will only be able tolet you know if you have been allocateduniversity residences in late September.

We therefore recommend that youconsider looking for privateaccommodation. In order to assist youwith this, we have arranged for part-session Erasmus+ students arriving inSeptember to be able to stay in aUniversity Residence for one week at the

beginning of September, while you lookfor permanent, private accommodation.If you do not find private accommodationwithin this week, we will provide you withlists of hotels and hostels via emailwhere you can stay until you find suitableaccommodation.

During this week, we have also arrangeda Housing Advice and Welcome Talkwhere we will provide information aboutsearching for private accommodation.We have invited the Support Services ofthe University to this event who will beavailable to answer any questions youmay have.

Further details about applying for oneweek’s accommodation in UniversityResidences (application form, costs,dates etc.) and the Housing Advice andWelcome Talk will be sent to you viaemail in due course.

If you do not apply for Universityresidences for the first week of yourarrival, we strongly advise that you booktemporary accommodation in a hostel orhotel before you arrive in Cardiff assearching for private accommodation cantake some time. Please book temporaryaccommodation before you arrive in

ACCOMMODATION

HOW DO I APPLY FORUNIVERSITY RESIDENCES?

You should have received an email

telling you how to apply online for

University Residences. If you have not yet

received information please contact the

Erasmus+ Office as soon as possible:

Telephone +44 (0) 29 2087 0432

or email [email protected]

WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY FORMY UNIVERSITYRESIDENCES? All fees for residences, as well as mostof the associated charges such as theParking Permit, are payable by either:

� Credit/debit card in full in advance oron arrival

� Direct debit from a UK bank account(payable in three instalments afteryou arrive). For more informationabout opening a UK bank account seepage 30. Further details of localbanks will be included in your arrivalpack and on the website. For detailson the payment dates for residencesfees by direct debit for 2015/2016please see

clickon “Undergraduate” or “Postgraduate”and select “Paying” at the bottom ofthe screen.

It is important to pay your residencesfees on time. Late payment will meanthat you will incur an initial 5% charge. Ifthe payment remains outstanding after15 days, you will incur a further 5%charge on the balance outstanding.

WHAT TYPE OF UNIVERSITYACCOMMODATION ISAVAILABLE? The Residences website contains fulldetails of the accommodation available

Most ofthe options are self-catered (i.e.: cookyour own meals) where you sharekitchen space with your flatmates. Thereis a part-catered option at someresidences, and a fully-catered option atthe female-only residence Aberdare Hall.

ARE THERE MALE-ONLY ORFEMALE-ONLY HALLS OFRESIDENCES? All of our residences, like most other UKuniversities, are mixed. You can howeverexpress a preference for a male orfemale-only flat if you wish. The onlyexception to this is Aberdare Hall, wherethe entire hall of residence is for femalestudents only.

WILL I HAVE MY OWNROOM? Yes, you will have your own studybedroom – Cardiff University does nothave shared rooms or dormitories. Youwill have to share a kitchen/living spacewith the other people in your flat orhouse. Cardiff University does have avery limited supply of residences suitablefor couples and families.

WILL I HAVE MY OWNBATHROOM? Around 70% of University studybedrooms have a private bathroom(called ensuite). Other rooms haveshared toilets and washing facilities(usually shared between four to eightpeople). If a private bathroom isimportant to you, you should prioritiseen-suite accommodation in yourResidences application.

WILL I HAVE ACCESS TOHIGH-SPEED INTERNET INMY ROOM? Yes, all study bedrooms are equippedwith network connection points andwireless access. The cost of all this isincluded in your residences fees. Moreinformation on bringing your computerand connecting to the network isavailable on page 31.

WILL I HAVE A TELEPHONEIN MY ROOM? No, most students have mobile phonesor use Skype. See page 32 for moreinformation on buying a mobile phoneand staying in touch.

WHAT IS PROVIDED INUNIVERSITY RESIDENCES? All rooms have: a bed with mattress, adesk and chair, a bookshelf, a wardrobeand a waste paper bin. All residenceshave: an ironing board and iron, adustpan and brush, a kitchen bin, a mopand bucket a microwave, a kettle, atoaster, a notice-board andblinds/curtains.

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Cardiff for at least the first few days ofyour stay. Lists of possible hostels andhotels will be provided via email.

STUDENTS ARRIVING INJANUARY If you have applied on-line you will becontacted in December with furtherinformation regarding the availability ofUniversity residences.

I AM A FULL YEARERASMUS+ STUDENT. ISUNIVERSITYACCOMMODATIONGUARANTEED? Yes, however you must:

� Submit your online application byFriday 7 August 2015 (Firmapplicants)

� Accept an unconditional offer to studyby Friday 28 August 2015

� Accept your online offer ofresidences, within seven days of yourroom being allocated

� Arrive and collect your room keybetween Wednesday 16 - Sunday 20September 2015

For more information see:

HOW MUCH WILLUNIVERSITY RESIDENCESCOST? Your residences fees will vary dependingon the type of accommodation andfacilities you choose. For details of thecost of University residences see theSummary of Fees at

andselect “Paying” at the bottom of thescreen. The cost of your accommodationwill be included in your offer ofresidence.

WHEN WILL I BE ALLOCATEDUNIVERSITY RESIDENCES? Before accommodation is allocated, youroffer to study needs to be unconditionaland you must have firmly accepted it.Your residences application is thenprocessed in date order according to twodates. The first is the date theResidences Office receives confirmationof your unconditional offer to study; thesecond is the date the Residences Officereceives your online residencesapplication.

� All students: Universityaccommodation will be allocated fromJuly through to September.

� Postgraduates: You must have paidyour £200 prepayment to theResidences Office by 28 August2015.

Your allocation notification will be sentby email, so it

is important you have access to your

emails in the summer.

Your allocation will be sent by email, so itis important you have access to youremails in the summer.

HOW DO I INFORMRESIDENCES OF ANYSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS? If you have any special accommodationrequirements, such as a disability ormedical condition which you would liketaken into account in the allocation ofyour accommodation, or of which yourResidences Manager should be madeaware, please note this on your onlineapplication. The Residences Office willtry to meet your needs when allocatingyour accommodation. You should tellthem about your special requirementseven if they would not apply if you wereallocated a room in the accommodationyou have chosen. Only informationprovided at the time of the application,along with written confirmation from adoctor, will be taken into account by theResidences Office in the allocationprocess. All disability/medical informationprovided will be treated confidentiallyand only used in allocating youaccommodation.

The Residenceswebsite contains fulldetails of Universityaccommodationwww.cardiff.ac.uk/ residences


THINGS YOU’LL NEED INYOUR UNIVERSITYRESIDENCE You will need to provide your own pillow,bedding, towels, personal crockery,cutlery, saucepans and other cookingutensils. You can buy all of this cheaplyin Cardiff, so do not bring this with youbecause your suitcase will be too heavyto carry! See page 19 for what to bringwith you.

WHEN CAN I MOVE INTO MYUNIVERSITYACCOMMODATION? September starters: you can move intoyour room anytime from Wednesday 16September until Sunday 20 September2015. If you can’t use the free airportpick-up service (page 22), and arrivebetween Friday 18 September - Sunday20 September 2015 then you need totime your arrival so that the ResidencesOffice is open to collect your keys.Details of our office opening hours canbe found in your Arrival Information at

If you are not starting your course inSeptember, and not participating inJanuary induction, you should collectyour key on the first day of yourresidential period; this information will bein your Residences Agreement. Moreinformation about arriving at youraccommodation is on page 23.

HOW LONG CAN I STAY INUNIVERSITY RESIDENCES? All Cardiff University residences allow youto stay during term time and theChristmas and Easter vacations. Someof the postgraduate residences alsoallow students to stay during thesummer vacation period. You shouldthink carefully about deciding whether toapply for a full-year residence as it doescommit you to staying there for thewhole year. However, if you do need tostay in Cardiff for a short period duringthe summer vacation, temporaryaccommodation is usually available inone of our halls of residence and can bebooked in advance. See your ResidencesManager before your current ResidencesAgreement expires.

WHERE CAN I FINDTEMPORARYACCOMMODATION INCARDIFF? If you have applied for Universityresidences, but have not been made anoffer of residence before you arrive inCardiff, you need to contact theResidences Office: telephone +44 (0)29 2087 4849 or [email protected] You will begiven temporary hotel accommodation(during a limited period inSeptember/October) for which a nominalfee will be charged (currently £15 anight). Residences Office staff will be

available at the hotel each morning toadvise you about the vacancies that areavailable within University residences.

FINDING TEMPORARYACCOMMODATION BEFOREYOUR COURSE STARTS If you are planning to spend some timein Cardiff before the start of your coursethen you could look for hostel, guesthouse or hotel accommodation. All typesof accommodation can be found nearthe Cathays campus and city centre. Youcan find further information onaccommodation in Cardiff from theCardiff Visitor Centre which provides anaccommodation booking service.Telephone with your credit card details+44 (029 2087 3573 or [email protected] web

You could also consider booking thetemporary accommodation at theUniversity for one week at the beginningof September. More information will besent to you in due course.

Alternatively self-cateredaccommodation is available at theUniversity between 17 June and 9September 2015. For more informationand costs see


WHICH HALLS OFRESIDENCE IS NEARESTMY SCHOOL? Use the map in the back of thisbrochure to work out how closeyour accommodation will be to yourSchool. The nearest residences isnot necessarily the best and youshould think about the environmentyou want to live in (for exampleTalybont has a sports centre on siteand is very close to a bigsupermarket). If you’re not surewhat building you will be studyingin, contact the Erasmus+ [email protected]

PRIVATEACCOMMODATIONIN CARDIFF There is plenty ofaccommodation in Cardiff that islet out by private landlords tostudents. Such accommodationconsists of shared houses andflats. Occasionally you may find aroom in a house that you wouldshare with the landlord/lady.

LOOKING FOR PRIVATEACCOMMODATION FROMYOUR HOME COUNTRY We would not advise arranging long-termrented accommodation from overseas. Itis best come to Cardiff before the start ofyour course and either use the temporaryaccommodation for Erasmus+ students(page 13) or reserve a room in a hostelor local guest house while you look forsuitable private accommodation. It isvery difficult to find a room/house if youare not in Cardiff.

WHERE CAN I FIND PRIVATEACCOMMODATION INCARDIFF? The Residences Office has up-to-datelists of self-catering rooms, bedsits, flatsand houses for rent. See

You can only access the list once you’veenrolled because you will need yourCardiff University username andpassword.

CARDIFF STUDENT LETTINGAGENCY This is the best place to start looking forprivate accommodation. Cardiff StudentLetting Agency is owned and run byCardiff University Students’ Union. Thisletting agency is keen to keep the cost tostudents at a minimum and does notcharge an agency fee. For furtherinformation about the services providedby the Cardiff Student Letting Agency see

HOST FAMILYORGANISATIONS If you choose a host family, you will livewith a couple or a family sharing facilitiessuch as a living room, bathroom andkitchen. Your host would provide a familyenvironment and an opportunity for youto learn the language and experience adifferent culture. This accommodation isoften rented on a weekly basis, usuallyincluding breakfast and sometimesevening meals on request.

HOW MUCH DOES PRIVATEACCOMMODATION COST INCARDIFF? The cost of private accommodation willvary depending on the location, the sizeand quality of the flat or house andwhether or not bills are included in thecost of rent. On average the cost ofrenting a room in a house you share withothers will cost around £300 a month,excluding your bills for water, gas,electricity and insurance. Unlike Universityresidences, where most bills are included,you will find that when you rent privateaccommodation you may have to pay foradditional things. These are likely toinclude:

� a refundable security deposit whichwill be returned to you after you leavethe property providing that no damagehas been done

� Water, electricity, gas, telephone andinternet bills

� Insurance

� Half-rent during vacations

� You may have to pay the total yearlycost of your rent in advance if you donot have a relative or friend living in theUK who can act as a guarantor and whowill agree to pay your rent if you havemoney problems and can't pay it.

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COUNCIL TAX Council Tax is a British property tax thatis paid to the local council for localservicing including rubbish collection, thepolice and fire service. If you are comingto Cardiff for the full academic year, youwill automatically be exempt from thistax.

I AM STAYING IN CARDIFFFOR LESS THAN 24 WEEKS.HOW DO I BECOME EXEMPTFROM PAYING COUNCIL TAX? If your Erasmus+ placement is less than24 weeks you will need to provide theCouncil in Cardiff with a letter from yourhome University, along with a Council TaxExemption Certificate from CardiffUniversity in order to become exemptfrom paying the tax.

The letter from your home Universitymust include the following:

� your Cardiff address

� the start date and end date of yourdegree programme

� the start date and end date of yourErasmus placement

� confirmation that you will remain a fulltime student at your home Universitywhile studying at Cardiff and that you

will remain a full time student whenyou return after your Erasmusplacement

Please note that you will not be able toobtain these letters until you have apermanent address in Cardiff. Do notworry about this. The Council will notneed these letters until you have foundyour accommodation in Cardiff.

Once you have a permanent address inCardiff, you will need to update yourstudent record accordingly

. Once you havecompleted this process, you will be ableto request a Council Tax ExemptionCertificate via your student record. Thiswill be posted to you at your address inCardiff. You will then need to post bothletters to the Council at the followingaddress:

For City and County Treasurer CardiffCounty Council Council Tax Office PO Box9000 Cardiff CF10 3WD

HELP AND HOUSING ADVICE If you are thinking of renting privatesector accommodation, you can obtaininformation on the typical costs ofrenting in Cardiff and gain useful tips onwhat to look out for when looking forprivate accommodation from the StudentSupport Centre

The Advice and Representation Centrestaff in the Students’ Union can alsohelp. They are happy to explain andcheck your tenancy agreement beforeyou sign a contract or pay any monies toyour landlord. They also have informationto help you find accommodation. Seepage 38 for contact details.

DO I NEED INSURANCE FORMY PERSONALPOSSESSIONS? Yes, we strongly encourage students toinsure personal possessions againstdamage, loss or theft. If you live inCardiff University residences, you areautomatically given £5000 worth ofpersonal possessions insurance coverfrom Endsleigh Insurance; you do nothave to fill in any forms for this cover - itis automatic. Details of what is coveredby insurance can be found at

click on “Endsleigh insurance” on the lefthand side of the web page. If you aregoing to be living in privateaccommodation you should take out aninsurance policy to cover at least all yourpersonal belongings in your room. Aninsurance policy designed forinternational students by Endsleigh andUKCISA will cover medical expenses,refund of tuition fees in the event ofillness or an accident and damage toyour possessions when travelling to andfrom your home country to Cardiff.Further information on all Endsleighinsurance products can be found on theirwebsite at

For information on other insurancecompanies see

Youmay be able to stayin University summerresidences while you searchfor private accommodation seeStudent Summer Residences:www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences

This section will give you an ideaof what to pack when coming tostudy in the UK and the items youshould leave behind.

WHAT TYPE OF CLOTHESSHOULD I BRING? Students dress very informally in the UKin jeans, t-shirts and jumpers. You willalso want to bring a warm jumper, jacketand waterproof coat with you for thewinter and wet weather. Rain showersare to be expected any time of the year,so waterproof clothing and shoes areessential.

HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULDI BRING? Bring enough money to cover your costsfor the first two weeks as you would ifyou were going on holiday. You willprobably have to buy bedding, clothesand some basic essentials at thebeginning of your stay, so werecommend you bring about £400. Donot bring large amounts of cash, as cashcan easily be lost and the Universitycannot guard it for you. We recommendyou bring travellers’ cheques as they areinsured against loss and theft. Any bankor post office will cash travellers’cheques.

CAN I BRING MY COMPUTERTO CARDIFF? Yes, you can bring your laptop with youto Cardiff University but you should checkit can work with UK sockets (see below).It is also important to make sure thatyour laptop is insured for travel and yourstay in Cardiff. You can check that yourcomputer meets the securityrequirements for the University’s networkby following these instructions:

If you prefer you can buy (or rent) acomputer at University rates when youarrive (see page 31).

WHAT TO BRING

OVER-PACKING- DO NOT BRINGTOO MUCH!

PLEASE TRY NOT TO BRING MORE THAN TWO SUITCASES ANDMAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN LIFT AND CARRY THESE SUITCASES.AT SOME POINT YOU WILL HAVE TO CARRY YOUR LUGGAGEWHEN YOU ARRIVE IN THE UK.

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CAN I BRING ELECTRICALPRODUCTS TO THE UK? Please only bring small items such ashairdryers, shavers and laptops. Beforeyou bring an electrical item, you shouldmake sure that it is safe to use andcompatible with the UK voltage system:220V. You might need an internationalvoltage converter. You will also probablyneed a plug adapter that is BritishStandard compliant (BS1363). Usually,these converters and adapters areavailable in travel and luggage shops,electronic stores, and airports.

SHOULD I BRING MY OWNCOOKING UTENSILS? No, do not bring cooking utensils withyou. Your case will be too heavy for youto carry! You can buy saucepans, platesand other cooking utensils very cheaplyfrom supermarkets close to Universityresidences. Please see page 15 forinformation about what is provided inyour residences and privateaccommodation.

CAN I BRING FOOD FROMHOME? Do not bring any food into the UK. Thereare many food items which are illegal tobring into the UK including all dairy, meatand potatoes. You will find that Cardiffhas many international food stores, andlarge supermarkets where you will beable to find many ingredients available inyour home country. For more informationon banned foods see the website

SENDING AND STORINGYOUR LUGGAGE Unfortunately Cardiff University is unableto receive any of your luggage beforeyour arrival in Cardiff. However, there areseveral companies that offer services tostudents who wish to transport excessluggage. They can arrange for yourluggage to be put into storage until youarrive, when it can be delivered to you.For further details see

SHOULD I BRING MY OWNBEDDING? We do not advise you to bring beddingwith you. If you are staying in Universityaccommodation, you can can order abedding pack from the Residences Officebefore you arrive. This contains thefollowing: duvet and duvet cover, singlesheet, pillow, pillow case, hand and bathtowel. For more information regarding thebedding pack see

Alternatively you can buy bedding cheaplyfrom Cardiff Market, Tesco Supermarketor Shaws the Drapers when you arrive.

CAN I BRING MY MOBILEPHONE? More information about mobile phones isavailable on page32. If you’re notbringing a mobile phone you may find ituseful to have a credit card or, ifpossible, a small amount of loosechange, so you can call home when youfirst arrive. When you arrive the GlobalOpportunity Centre will give you awelcome pack containing a free mobileSIM card which has a small amount ofcredit. If you don’t receive a welcomepack on arrival, please come to theGlobal Opportunity Centre.

HOW CAN I CONTACT OTHERSTUDENTS BEFORE I ARRIVE?The Erasmus+ Office has set up aFacebook page where all all Erasmus+students coming to study at CardiffUniversity can make friends, discusstravel plans and talk about Cardiff:

WILL THERE BE ANYONE TOMEET ME WHEN I ARRIVE? Cardiff University staff will be at Heathrowand Cardiff Airport on Wednesday 16 andThursday 17 September 2015 to providea free airport pick-up service to Cardiff.We will take you to the Arrivals Receptionat Cardiff University and then on to youraccommodation free of charge. Look forthe red Cardiff University T-Shirts and thered and white Cardiff University logo. Ifyou can’t find them, go to the AirportInformation Desk and ask someone atthe desk to direct you to a member ofCardiff University staff. If you miss theairport pick-up service you will need tomake your own way to Cardiff. See page22 for more information.

WHICH AIRPORT SHOULD I ARRIVE AT IN THE UK? Most of Cardiff’s incomingl students arrive at Heathrow Airport, which is around18miles/29 km southwest of London. The airport is around 4 hours travel time fromCardiff. You can also arrive at Cardiff Airport if you fly with KLM airlines via AmsterdamSchipol Airport. Cardiff Airport is only 30 minutes travel time from the University.

If you are travelling to another airport in the UK, the following link may help:

TRAVELLING TO CARDIFF Cardiff University is located in the centre of Cardiff, which is easily accessible fromLondon airports. To make your journey to Cardiff easier we provide a free airport pick-upservice in September, but if you are arriving outside of the airport pick-up service time itis easy to get to Cardiff on your own. When you arrive in Cardiff the first thing you shoulddo is go straight to your accommodation.

LondonBristolCARDIFF

Birmingham

Edinburgh

Belfast

Cardiff to London 145miles/232km


PICK-UP FROM HEATHROWAIRPORT Cardiff University staff will be at theArrivals Lounge of terminals 3, 4 and 5of Heathrow Airport from 08.00 - 15.00on Heathrow Airport on Wednesday 16and Thursday 17 September 2015.Coaches will arrive at Heathrow atregular intervals between 08.00 - 15.00.You may have to wait at the airportbefore we have picked up everyonearriving on their flights. So we can planfor your arrival, please let us know yourarrival date, time and flight number bycompleting the online airport pick-upservice form available from

PICK-UP FROM CARDIFFAIRPORT Cardiff University also provides a freemini-bus and taxi service for incomingstudents from Cardiff Airport to theUniversity on Wednesday 16 andThursday 17 September 2015 from09.00 - 17.00. To book a place on theCardiff airport pick up service please see

CAN I BRING MY FAMILY ONAIRPORT PICK-UP SERVICE? You can bring your spouse and childrenon the airport pick-up service for free,but please contact us to book theirplaces. Parents and other familymembers can only be accommodated ifthere is room on the coaches on the day.Therefore it is advisable that these familymembers plan to make their own wayindependently to Cardiff (see page 23).You should also be aware that they willnot be able to stay in your Universityresidences with you and should book ahotel (see page 16).

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AIRPORT PICK-UP SERVICE

TRAVELLINGINDEPENDENTLYTO CARDIFFUNIVERSITY FROMHEATHROW BY COACH If you are not using the Cardiff Universityairport pick-up service service, thecheapest way to travel to Cardiff is byNational Express Coach. Coaches leaveapproximately every hour, with fewercoaches leaving during the night. A singlejourney from Heathrow to Cardiff isapproximately £50 and takes about 3hours and 30 minutes. You can buy yourticket online at or at the National Express Booking Officein Heathrow airport. Follow signs for theCentral Bus Station from the arrivals intoterminals 1, 2 ,3 and 4. If you are arrivinginto terminal 5 check at the informationdesk.

BY TRAIN Train travel is more expensive thantravelling by coach and you will have tochange trains. Take the Heathrow Expresstrain from Heathrow Airport intoPaddington Station in London. Trainsleave every 15 minutes from all terminalsat Heathrow to London. Once atPaddington you take the train to Cardiff.On weekdays the train to Cardiff fromPaddington leaves every 30 minutes. Asingle journey from Heathrow to Cardiffwill be around £63 - £200 and thejourney time is 3 hours. Tickets can bebought online at (it’s usually cheaper in advance) or at theticket office at the railway station in theairport.

BY TAXI Travelling by taxi is a very expensive optionand not advisable. A taxi to Cardiff fromHeathrow would cost around £200. Thiscould be an option if there were a few ofyou travelling to split the cost but you willnot be able to have much luggage.

TRAVELLINGINDEPENDENTLYFROM CARDIFFAIRPORT A taxi from Cardiff Airport will costaround £33 and can be hired from theChecker Cars taxi office immediatelyoutside the Arrivals Building or booked inadvance, telephone +44 (0)1446 711747 or email [email protected]

The T9 bus service runs from CardiffAirport every 20 minutes during the dayMonday - Saturday. A single ticket costs£5 and the journey takes 45 minutes.

For more information about travellingindependently to Cardiff University,please see the link below:

ARRIVING AT CARDIFFCENTRAL BUS OR RAILWAYSTATION If you are arriving by coach, train or busyou will arrive at the central bus andrailway station in the centre of Cardiff. Werecommend that you then take a taxi toyour accommodation. There will be taxiswaiting at a taxi rank outside CardiffCentral railway station and taxi fares toUniversity residences cost between £8 -£12 depending on where youraccommodation is and how much luggageyou are carrying. More information abouttaxis is on page 41.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN IARRIVE AT THE UNIVERSITY? If you arrive on the free airport pick-upservice (see page 22), after a short waitat the Arrivals Reception at the Universityyou will be taken by minibus to youraccommodation. If you do not arrivethrough the airport pick-up service service,but make your way independently toCardiff you should check how to collectyour keys for your University Residence at:

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UNEXPECTED LATEARRIVALS If you arrive unexpectedly late in theevening or early in the morning and youhave not been able to inform theResidences Office of your late arrival, youshould go directly to the Security Officenext to the Psychology Tower block,opposite 51 Park Place (map reference35). The Security Office will contact theStudent Warden in your UniversityResidence and arrange for you to haveaccess to your accommodation. If you donot yet have accommodation, pleaseensure you have somewhere to stay for atleast the first night of your arrival.

WHERE DO I PICK UP THEKEYS TO MY UNIVERSITYACCOMMODATION? If you use the airport pick-up serviceservice on Wednesday 16 and Thursday17 September 2015, you will be taken toyour University Residence and a memberof staff will be on-hand to give you yourkeys. For details on key collection see

WHAT IF I ARRIVE EARLY,BEFORE WEDNESDAY 16SEPTEMBER? If you are staying in Universityaccommodation, your allocated room willnot be available before Wednesday 16September, so if you intend to arrive inCardiff before this date you will need tomake your own arrangements fortemporary accommodation until the startof the residential period (see page 16).Please be aware that if you arrive on aSaturday or Sunday the Erasmus+ Officewill not be open.

WHAT IF I ARRIVE LATE,AFTER SUNDAY 20SEPTEMBER? All keys for University residences must becollected by Sunday 20 September,otherwise your allocated room will begiven to someone else. Please contactthe Residences Office if you think you aregoing to be arriving after Sunday 20September. [email protected]

KEY COLLECTION FOR NON-SEPTEMBER STARTERS If you are not starting your course inSeptember, and not participating inJanuary induction, you should collect yourkeys on the first day that your residencescontract starts, (see your residencescontract or agreement).

YOU MAY BE ABLE TOBUY A DISCOUNT CARDFOR COACH AND/OR RAILTRAVEL WHEN YOU ARRIVE.MORE DETAILS AREON PAGE 30.

We understand that arriving in a newplace is a challenging and excitingexperience for you. At Cardiff, we takegreat care to ensure your smooth arrivaland help you to settle into your new wayof life in the University and localcommunity.

Make your stay at Cardiff rewarding andenjoyable: come to all the inductionevents arranged for when you first arrivein Cardiff from Friday 18 - Sunday 27September.

If you are a part session Erasmus+student, they will also be some eventsfor you from Monday 7 - Friday 11September.

At these events you should find all theinformation, fun and friends you need tomake your transition to UK life ascarefree as possible. For more detailsabout the dates and times of theseevents, please see

When you first arrive therewill be lots of things youneed to do includingenrolling and collectingyour student ID card.Please see the check liston the inside front coverand make sure youcomplete everything.

THE INDUCTION PROGRAMME

IMPORTANT TASKS Bank letter service Bank letters and proof of enrolmentletters can be obtained from theStudents’ Union. Staff will also be onhand to provide you with informationon how to open your bank account for2 weeks from Monday 14 September.See page 30 for more information.

Enrolment and student IDcard You must complete your enrolmentand collect your student ID card. Moreinformation is on page 34.



Part-session Erasmus+ students only Student ID Card Collection and Bank Letter Service (text inred) To arrange private accommodation you’ll need to enrol,have a student ID card and bank account. So bring your EU IDcard or passport (essential) to complete enrolment and collectyour student ID card and bank letters on Monday 7 September2015.

House Advice and Welcome TalksCome and listen to useful talks about what you can expectnow you’ve arrived in Cardiff. The talks will include advice onwhat you need to do in your first few days, where to get help infinding private accommodation, if you need it. You’ll also getinformation on how to get online and obtain help with yourcomputer, what services are available in the library, how tomake the most of the Students’ Union and the eventsorganised by the Erasmus Society just for you. Tuesday 8September 2015. Free tea, coffee and cake included!

Housing Help and AdviceNeed private accommodation? Having problems findingsomewhere to stay in Cardiff? Get some advice from Staff,Tuesday 8 September 2015, Wednesday 9 - Friday 11September 2015.

Erasmus Welcome Evening Have a drink and a chat with your fellow students and studentsfrom the Erasmus Society. Perhaps meet your new housemate?! Tuesday 8 September 2015.

Discover Cardiff Explore the City of Cardiff with your fellow student tour guides.Find all the best places to shop or for a night out in Cardiff onthis fact-finding walking tour. You’ll work up an appetite after a2-hour walk round the city, so come back to the University tosee all your photos and enjoy some free tea/coffee and cake!Thursday 10 September 2015.

THE INDUCTION PROGRAMME

Parents' welcome talk If your parents are travelling with you, we have a welcometalk to answer any questions they may have on Friday 18September 2015.

Walking campus tours Find out where things are in the University and parts of thecity. Second and third year students will be your tour guides

and will give you inside information about studying at Cardiffon Monday 21 September 2015.

Welcome talks Find out what to expect now you’ve arrived in Cardiff: how touse the University computing system, where to get help andadvice and how to combine part-time work with your studies.Talks are taking place in the Great Hall in the Students’Union, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

"International students' welcome party Come and experience a traditional Welsh folk dancing evening‘Twmpath!’ in a friendly atmosphere. The party will take place inthe Great Hall, Students’ Union on Friday 18 September.

Open air double-decker bus tour of the City of Cardiff Enjoy a guided double-decker bus tour of the beautiful city

throughout the day on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September.

Discover Cardiff Explore and find useful places in Cardiff with student tourguides on Friday 19 September.

FUN AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

You will be able to get further advice and information about theUniversity and the city of Cardiff at the Fair. The fair takes placein the Great Hall on Friday 18 September.

National companies fair Your chance to get your hands on some free items anddiscount vouchers. It takes place in the Great Hall, Students’Union.

Societies fair Come and meet people from all the societies (including

international societies) and join any that interest you in theGreat Hall, Students’ Union. Look at the types of societies youcould get involved in at

Sports fair Meet some of the sports clubs and join any that interest you inthe Great Hall, Students’ Union. For more information aboutsports clubs see

FAIRS AND EVENTS

OTHER ACTIVITIES In the third and fourth week ofSeptember there are lots of activitiestaking place in the Students’ Union forall new students. These activities areorganised just for you and are intendedto give you an idea of what life at Cardiffis like. They also give you the opportunityto meet new friends and settle in beforethe busy first week of term.

Postgraduate Welcome Events The Graduate Centre organises additionalsocial events specifically for new andcurrent postgraduates at Cardiff duringweek commencing Monday 21September.

Further information about theprogramme of events will be added tothe Graduate Centre website during thesummer

Are there any events takingplace in my academic school? Yes, you may be required to attend aninduction meeting held in your School -you will be sent more information by yourSchool. You will meet your lecturers andother staff who work in your subject area.You may also be given information abouthow to enrol for modules or subjects inyour first term. For more information see

January starters If you’re starting in January you will besent information about Januaryinduction. You can also [email protected] or visit

FOR MORE INFORMATIONABOUT ALL THE INDUCTIONEVENTS SEEWWW.CARDIFF.AC.UK/INTERNATIONAL/ARRIVE

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ESTIMATED AVERAGE LIVINGEXPENSES FOR A SINGLEPERSON LIVING INUNIVERSITY RESIDENCES At these events you should find all theinformation, fun and friends you need tomake your transition to UK life as carefree aspossible. For more details about the datesand times of these events, please seewww.cardiff.ac.uk/international/arrive

Undergraduate Postgraduate

9 months 12 months

Rent inc bills £3,927 £5,202

Food £1,084 £1,160

Social/leisure £1,238 £1,529

Laundry & toiletries £285 £312

Travel £271 £485

Mobile £192 £237

Clothes* £328 £328

Books* £320 £320

Total £7,645 £9,573

*start-up costs only

LIVING EXPENSES

Please note that these figures represent the average cost of living in Cardiff.Students who are on a budget can live on less if they wish to do so. Theminimum cost of living as recommended by UKBA for studying outsideLondon is £820 per month

WHAT IS THE COST OF LIVINGIN PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONIN CARDIFF? In comparison to the many additionalservices you receive in UniversityResidences, it is more expensive to livein private accommodation. If you decideto live in one of the large private halls ofresidences such as Liberty Living, thereare additional costs such as heating,lighting, insurance bills and you mayhave to pay the entire yearly cost of youraccommodation up front. For moreinformation see:

The estimated average expenditure foran undergraduate student living inshared private accommodation fromSeptember 2014 - June 2015 is£7,645. The estimated averageexpenditure for a postgraduate studentliving in shared private accommodationfrom September 2014 - September2015 is £9,573

Standard Items Tesco Lidl

Bread, thick-sliced loaf 0.79 0.47

Margarine (1kg) 1.95 1.69

Basmati rice (500g) 1.09 1.58

Spaghetti (500g) 0.39 0.49

Cornflakes own-brand 500g) 1.49 0.86

Milk (2 pints/1.136 litres) 0.89 0.79

Eggs (6 pack) 1.09 0.99

Vegetable Oil (1 litre) 1.45 1.29

Noodles (300g) 1.29 0.49

Fresh Fruit and Tesco LidlVegetables

Potatoes (2.5kg) 1.95 2.45

Onions (2kg) 1.38 1.38

Tomatoes (1kg) 1.80 1.59

Oranges (4 pack) 0.74 1.65

Apples (1kg) 1.95 1.59

Bananas (1kg) 0.79 0.68

Canned or Frozen Tesco LidlVegetables and Fruits

Peas (1kg frozen) 1.60 0.99

Baked Beans (420g) 0.70 0.62

Tomatoes (400g) 0.31 0.31

Meat Tesco Lidl

Beef Rump Steak 10.00 9.97(1 kg)

Beef Stewing Steak 5.00 6.97(1 kg)

Minced Beef (1kg) 3.75 2.00

Leg of Lamb (1kg) 10.99 11.78

Frozen Chicken (1kg) 6.61 5.99

Fresh Chicken (1kg) 2.48 2.36

Frozen Fish Fingers 0.65 1.49 (10 & 15)

Frozen Prawns (250g) 3.25 3.99

Soft Drinks Tesco Lidl

Instant coffee (own-brand 200g) 2.19 1.99

Instant coffee (Nescafé 200g) 4.79 4.79

Ground coffee (227g) 1.69 1.69

Tea bags (own-brand 80 bags) 1.48 1.39

Cocoa (own-brand 400g) 0.48 1.09

Cola (own-brand 2 litre) 0.57 0.42

Coca-Cola (2 litre) 1.98 1.28

Mineral Water (2 litre) 0.45 0.45

Orange Juice (1 litre) 1.75 0.62

Cordial (1 litre) 1.59 0.72

Toiletries Tesco Lidl

All-purpose cleaner (own-brand 1 litre) 1.50 0.99

Soap (4 x 125g bars) 1.38 1.69

Shampoo (own-brand 750ml) 0.88 0.89

Washing Powder 4.00 1.24(2kg) (1kg)

Toilet Rolls (own-brand 9 rolls) 3.50 1.89

Washing-up liquid (500ml) 0.33 0.59

Disposable Razors (Pack of 10 & 12) 0.80 0.79

Toothpaste (100ml) 0.39 1.70

Tissues 0.68 1.49

Hand Lotion (75ml & 125ml) 1.35 1.49

Costs are approximate and based onsupermarkets close to the campus.

For more information on living expenses see:

YOUR BUDGET Be realistic about budgeting for your time at University. It is essential that you have enoughmoney for the duration of your course. You will not be able to rely on the money from part-time earnings to support you. The competitiveness of finding a job and the generally low rateof pay for this work will be insufficient to maintain an adequate standard of living. Moreinformation on part-time work is on page 45. For more information on how to plan andmanage your money see www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international

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30LIVING EXPENSES // ERASMUS+ STUDENTS www.cardiff.ac.uk/erasmus

STUDENT DISCOUNT CARDSYou will find that a lot of things, fromcinema tickets to clothing, DVDs totravel, can be bought at discounted costif you are a student and have one of thefollowing cards. Cardiff University studentID card

Your student ID card, which will beissued to you at enrolment is very useful!In addition to giving you access toUniversity buildings, the card also provesthat you are a member of the NUS(National Union of Students) and oftenentitles you to discounts in shops,cinemas and restaurants. Ask if theyoffer a “student discount”.

International Students’ IdentityCard (ISIC) This card enables you to obtaindiscounts on flights, accommodation, ITsoftware and internet products, food anddrink. You can apply online for this card.For more information and details of thedocuments you need to obtain this cardsee:

Student Travel Reduction Cards If you are exploring the UK while you’rehere you will make considerable savingson travel by purchasing a Young Persons'Railcard and/ or a Coach Card. TheYoung Persons' Coach Card can bebought at National Express coach officesor online. This card costs around £10 forone year or around £25 for three yearsand gives you 30% off all coach travel inthe UK. To get one you simply need proofthat you are a student. For furtherinformation see:

A Young Person's Railcard costs around£30 for one year or around £70 for threeyears, and gives you a third off your railtravel in the UK. To get this you will needproof you are a student, your passportand a passport-size photo. The card canbe purchased online or at any trainstation ticket office. For furtherinformation see:

HOW DO I OPEN A BANKACCOUNT? To open a Santander, HSBC, LloydsTSB,or Barclays account you must take yourpassport and documentation to provethat you are enrolled on a course atCardiff University to the bank in Cardiff.The banks require an introductory bankletter from the University detailing yourpersonal details and course of study. Youwill be able to pick up your bank letterfrom the Students’ Union in the third andfourth weeks of September (or earlier ifyou are a part-session Erasmus student).Staff will be on hand to give you moreinformation on how to open a bankaccount and you will find moreinformation about this in your arrivalpack that you will receive when you arriveat the University.

HOW DO I TRANSFER MONEYTO THE UK? The easiest way to send money fromyour home country into a UK bankaccount is by electronic transfer. To dothis the bank in your home country willneed:

� Your UK bank’s name and full address

� Your name as given on your UK bankaccount

� Your UK bank account number

� Your UK bank sort code

Money can also be transferred using abanker’s draft. This is a document drawnup by the bank in your home country andsent to you by post. You present thebanker’s draft to your bank in the UK.Before you transfer money ask whatcharges will be made by the bank andhow long it will take. Make sure that youkeep copies of the relevant documents incase there is a dispute with the bank inthe future.

WHAT WILL THE BANK OFFER ME? Every bank has different offers forstudents. Some banks charge a monthlyfee, but also provide financial incentivesfor opening an account with them. Allbanks provide the following services:

Debit card Most banks issue a single card that is acombined cash card allowing you towithdraw money from cash machines/ATMs and debit card that allows you topay for things in shops and over theinternet. To use the card you will need aPIN number from the bank. Do not letanyone else see this number; make sureyou memorise it and then destroy thenumber.

Bank statements This is a record of all activity in your bankaccount over time. Statements will beposted and you can also see themonline. It is important to keep thesestatements because you will need themif you need to extend your student visa.

Direct debits and standingorders These allow you to pay for goods andservices by regular payments (oftenmonthly) through your bank account. Forexample you are likely to pay for yourUniversity residence fee by direct debit(see page 15).

OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT It is not possible to open a UK bank account until you arrive in Cardiff. However, it is likely tobe one of the first things that you do because this is the safest way to keep your money. Thiswill take you at least a week so you must make sure you have enough money for your firstfew weeks in Cardiff.

INTERNET ANDEMAIL HOW CAN I GET ACCESS TOTHE INTERNET WHEN I FIRSTARRIVE? If you have enrolled online before youarrive in Cardiff, you will be able to useyour Cardiff University username,password and email account on anynetworked computer in the University.Your username and password allow youto access Cardiff Portal, the securegateway to your web-based Universityservices, at anytime and from anywhere

Computer rooms are convenientlylocated across the University’scampuses, including some which areopen 24-hours a day, 7 days a weeksuch as the Julian Hodge Study Centreand the Health Library in the CochraneBuilding. For more information go to

CAN I GET INTERNET ACCESSIN MY ROOM? If you are staying in University residences(but not student houses), you will beable to connect your computer toResLAN (the Residences’ Local AreaNetwork) to access the online resourcesyou need for your

A University-wide wireless network,covering the University buildings andresidences, offers you flexible access toonline resources free of charge. Find outmore about connecting to the network at

EMAIL You will be given a Cardiff Universityemail address when you enrol andUniversity staff will use email as themain way of communicating with you. Ifyou already have an internet emailaddress (e.g. Yahoo, Hotmail) you willalso be able to use this, but you areexpected to access your CardiffUniversity email account regularly toensure you keep up-to-date withimportant University communications.

If you need to use special programs (forexample, Chinese characters), then youmay have to use your own computer withsoftware that makes this possible. Youcan use your smartphone or othermobile device to access your email, finda free PC, view maps of the Universitycampuses and read the onlineHandbook using the Cardiff UniversityMobile App at

HELP AND SUPPORT For support with using Universitycomputers:

Contact the InformationServices IT Service Desk Monday – Friday, 08.00 – 17.00 Tel: 029 2087 4487 Email [email protected]

Ask members of staff in the libraryVisit the IT Clinic, which is located on thefirst floor of the Students’ Union. It is runby Information Services staff andprovides free and friendly help andadvice on a arnge of IT issues.

COMMUNICATIONS



For assistance with using the libraries,please contact a member of staff in thelibrary. You can also chat online with amember of library staff through the ‘Ask aLibrarian Live’ instant messaging serviceat orkeep up to date by following them onTwitter @cardiffunilib.

WHERE CAN I BUY OR RENTA COMPUTER? The IT shop is based in the Students’Union and provides IT equipment with arange of payment options and studentdiscounts. All equipment sold is ready touse on campus and is supported by theUniversity’s Information Services. Formore information see

CAN I USE MY MOBILEPHONE IN THE UK? You will need to ensure your mobilephone is GSM compatible to roam in theUK and you will find using a UK SIM cardto be much cheaper. To use a UK SIMcard you will probably need to ‘unlock’your phone. You can then use a pay-as-you-go system to pay for the calls youmake.

CONTRACTS FOR MOBILES If you choose a contract the phone willbe cheaper or free but make sure youcheck the monthly payment and callcharges before signing. There is often acompulsory monthly charge. Mostcontracts commit you to a 24 monthcontract, but if you are willing to paymore you may be able to get a 12 or 18month contract. To buy a contract mobilephone you will need a “proof ofenrolment” letter stating that you are a

Cardiff University student and giving yourterm-time address. You can obtain this“proof of enrolment” letter at the bankletter venue in the Students’ Unionduring the third and fourth weeks inSeptember. See page 30.

PAY-AS-YOU-GO MOBILES Pay-as-you-go is the no-contract, nocreditcheck, no-commitment, no-monthly bills way of getting a mobilephone. The biggest advantage of this isthat it is impossible to run up a hugephone bill as you can only make callsonce you have already paid for them.However, you always pay a lot more tobuy the initial phone and calls aregenerally more expensive than oncontract mobile phones. You can buy thistype of mobile phone from a lot of shopswithout needing a “proof of enrolmentletter” from the University.

REMEMBER TO LETFRIENDS AND FAMILYKNOW YOU HAVEARRIVED SAFELY

MOBILE PHONES All students use mobile phones for staying in touch with family and friends. If you use theUniversity's free airport pick-up service, you will receive a free mobile SIM card with a smallamount of credit so you can phone home if you bring your own mobile phone with you to theUK. For information about the cost of UK mobile phones and network companies see:www.comparisim.com/compare-network-providers

WHERE CAN I BUY A MOBILEPHONE? Often mobiles phones are cheap to buy,but expensive to use, especially if youare calling another country. To comparethe costs of different UK mobile phonesand network companies see:

Carphone Warehouse and Phones4u arethe largest independent stores sellingmobile phones, but you can also buy aphone from supermarkets or mobilephone shops. It is a good idea to shoparound.

SETTING UP AN INTERNETCONNECTION IN PRIVATEACCOMMODATION If you decide to live in privateaccommodation or University-ownedstudent house, you will need to findaffordable broadband access along withTV and phone services. For moreinformation on how to set up theseservices see:

CHEAP WAYS FOR KEEPINGIN TOUCH There are several cheap ways forcontacting your family overseas. Theseinclude international calling cards,accessing "Simply Dial" site and a voiceover internet protocol, such as Skype.For more information on al these cheapmethods see:

For further information about usingSkype at Cardiff University see

and

RECEIVING ANDSENDING POSTHOME SENDING LETTERS ANDPARCELS If you need to send a lightweight letterwithin the UK then you can simply affix apostage stamp and put it in any postbox. If you are unsure of how much thepostage should be then take your letterto a Post Office for them to weigh it andadvise how much it will cost to send.Parcels should always be taken to a PostOffice for weighing and dispatching. Ifyou are sending a parcel overseas youwill need to complete a customs form,available in the Post Office.

DELIVERY OF PARCELS TOYOUR UNIVERSITYACCOMMODATION You can collect letters and parcels fromRoyal Mail from the reception at yourUniversity residence. However,residences staff are unable to sign forand accept parcels and deliveries onyour behalf from private deliverycompanies. In special circumstances,Residences staff will accept a parcelfrom a private delivery company on yourbehalf, if you make prior arrangementswith your Residences Manager. For moredetails see:

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STUDYING AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITYENROLMENT To become a student of Cardiff University andgain access to the library and computingfacilities, you will need to enrol online,preferably before you arrive in Cardiff. To enrolonline you will need to confirm some personaldetails and confirm your course details.

WHEN CAN I ENROL? You will be sent an email from CardiffUniversity telling you when and how toenrol online approximately three weeksbefore the start of your course. You will useyour username and password which youshould have received already and be askedyour student number and your date ofbirth. If you have any problems with onlineenrolment, please contact the enrolmentteam by email [email protected]

HOW DO I ENROL ONLINE? To complete online enrolment go to

You will be guided through a series of webpages which will enable you to checkinformation held by the University about

you, and update information whererequired.

We recommend you enrol online beforearriving in Cardiff to avoid: � delays in your student ID card beingissued

� delays in being able to accessUniversity computing facilities

� delays at School enrolment

� delays in obtaining your bank letterwhich you will need to open a UK bankaccount

Once you have completed onlineenrolment you will be shown details of yourcourse and the core modules which formpart of the course that you are registeredfor on the “Confirmation of StudentEnrolment” screen. You may wish to printthis out for your records and to show thatyou have completed online enrolment (acopy will be emailed to your CardiffUniversity email address). After onlineenrolment, you need to complete yourSchool enrolment and attend Schoolinduction activities when you arrive inCardiff. To find out where and when theseare, see the School Enrolment Informationweb page for your School, your year andcourse

CARDIFF UNIVERSITYSTUDENT ID CARD You must obtain your student ID card afteryou have enrolled. All students arerequired to carry their student ID card oncampus and your identity card will alsoallow you to use the Students’ Union,sports facilities, libraries and IT rooms. Youwill need to collect your student ID cardfrom the Students' Union or from theHeath Park site depending on whichcampus you are based. For moreinformation see:

FOR INTERNATIONAL (NON EU)STUDENTS ONLY In order to comply with the UKGovernment's immigration rules, you mustbring your passport, visa and any visadocumentation with you when you pick upyour student ID card. University staff willmake a copy of these documents. If youfail to collect your student card within 3weeks of the start of your course, you arelikely to be reported to UKBA as failing toarrive and attend classes at the University.This is likely to result in you being excludedfrom Cardiff University.

ACADEMICSUPPORT You may find the pace and level of academicwork different to what you have been usedto than you have been used to when youstart your course, but support is availablewithin the University to help you improveyour study skills.

HELP ON IMPROVING YOURSTUDY SKILLS AT CARDIFFUNIVERSITY The Academic and Skills DevelopmentCentre runs free classes for undergraduatestudents who wish to improve their studyskills and the grades they achieve. Theclasses are multi-disciplinary allowingstudents to share good practice, oftenworking in pairs or small groups on arange of topics, from note taking to essaywriting. For more information see:

Postgraduate students can gain moresupport and advice by contacting theirCourse Director or Personal Tutor.

WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP IFI’M WORRIED ABOUT MYACADEMIC STUDIES? Your course director or personal tutorshould be your first point of contact. Yourpersonal tutor will be a member ofteaching staff within your School who willbe able to help you if you have anyacademic, personal or health concernsthat are affecting your studies. They mayalso refer you to one of the otherUniversity advice staff if they feel youwould benefit from speaking to aspecialist. Your personal tutor shouldarrange to see you at least three timeseach year, but you can also arrange ameeting with them.

HOW CAN I ARRANGE TO SEEMY LECTURERS? Your tutor or course lecturers will usuallyhave office hours when they are availableto see students. You can contact them atthe end of classes or by email to arrangea time to meet. They may have a sheet ofpaper outside their office where you cansign up for an appointment.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FORUNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS The Mentor Scheme aims to assist firstyear Undergraduate students make thetransition to university life by matchingnew students with current undergraduatestudents from within their school Menteesare encouraged to discuss anything that iscausing them any problem. This mayrange from how to use the library, living inhalls, referencing, homesickness to moneyworries. For more information see:

HELP ON IMPROVING YOURMATHEMATICAL SKILLS ATCARDIFF UNIVERSITY The Maths Support Service providesadditional classes and drop-in sessions forall students. The aim is to help youenhance your mathematical skills, so youare successful in both your degree andalso in future employment. For moreinformation see:

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR STUDYING IN CARDIFF? There is a free pre-arrivalinteractive website for incomingstudents that provides examples of what it is like to study at a UK universitywww.prepareforsuccess.org.uk



WHERE CAN I ACCESSENGLISH LANGUAGESUPPORT? The University offers a variety ofInsessional English language and studyskills courses specially designed to helpstudents succeed. If English is not yourfirst language, you may find you needextra support understanding lectures,seminars and completing assignments.Some Schools have their ownprogrammes of language and study skills

support which are specifically developed tomeet the needs of a particular course orsubject area.

These classes fill up very quickly andpriority is generally given to internationalstudents studying their full degreeprogramme with us. However, if there arespaces available, Erasmus+ students willbe able to apply.

Further details on the web

WILL ACADEMIC STUDY ATCARDIFF UNIVERSITY BESIMILAR TO HOW IT IS IN MYCOUNTRY? You are likely to find that there are somethings that are similar but many things aregoing to be different. Many people findthat studying at university is a newchallenge, and they need to find differentways of working and studying effectively.As with all aspects of life in a new countryand culture it is important to keep an openmind and be flexible. If you are unsureabout anything, ask your personal tutor, orsomeone in your School.

WHAT DIFFERENT TYPES OFCLASSES WILL I BE EXPECTEDTO ATTEND? Lecture This is a large class (sometimes over 100students), that lasts for one hour. Thelecturer will give a general overview of atopic and you will need to take notes.There is usually little opportunity to askquestions during lectures.

Seminar This is a small class of around 15 studentsor fewer and typically involves a lot ofstudent interaction. The lecturer maynotify you of a topic for discussion inadvance and sometimes a group ofstudents will prepare a short presentation.The aim is for the students to analyse thetopic through discussion and learn fromother students. Reasoned argument isencouraged; don’t be afraid to speak out,to challenge others, (including thelecturer) and contribute your ideas.

Tutorial This is a meeting between a tutor and anindividual student or small group ofstudents. It can include discussions andstudent presentations related to aparticular topic if it is a small class. If it isa one to one meeting between you andyour tutor, it will be an opportunity for youto discuss the progress of your work, andto tell the tutor about any problems youare having with a topic or with studymethods.

Practical work On many courses you willhave practical workshops, e.g. inlaboratories, intended to give you practicalapplication of the theories studied.

Independent study University study in theUK is aimed at encouraging a high level ofindependence and self-directed study. Thismeans that you will be given guidance andhelp, but you will be expected to do agreat amount of work on your own. Thisrequires lots of self-motivation. You will beexpected to learn key skills such as criticalanalysis and problem-solving and developyour own ideas.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?ASSESSMENT METHODS VARYFROM ONE SCHOOL TOANOTHER, BUT THEY INCLUDE: � written examination, normally essaysrather than multiple choice questions

� course work including written essays,reports and dissertations

� group work projects

� presentation to a seminar

� practical assessments

Undergraduate courses generally include amix of essays, projects, presentations andpractical assessments. Examinations arenormally held in January and May/June.Taught postgraduate courses also includea mix of assessments, but students arenormally required to carry out a largeresearch project in the summer. You mayalso be required to sit exams in Januaryand May/June.

SEMESTER DATES 2015 -2016 FORUNDERGRADUATECOURSES*Induction Programme and enrolment

Wednesday 16 September - Sunday28 September 2015

Semester 1 (Autumn Term)Monday 28 September -Friday 22 January

Christmas HolidaysMonday 14 December -Sunday 3 January

Exam period in semester 1Monday 11 January -Friday 22 January

Semester 2 (Spring Term)Monday 25 January -Friday 10 June 2015

Easter HolidaysMonday 21 March -Sunday 10 April

Exam period in semester 2Monday 9 May -Friday 10 June

*The academic year dates forpostgraduate students and anyonestudying a health-related subject canvary according to the course you arestudying but often follow a similarpattern.

Your School will send you theacademic year dates.

The amount of assessment you arerequired to do may vary depending on whatyour home University need. If you areunsure about whether you are required tocomplete all the assessment set by CardiffUniversity, please ask your home Universityand discuss with your academic school inCardiff.

WHAT DO THE GRADES 1ST,2:1, 2:2 AND 3RD MEAN FORASSIGNMENTS? These are classes of degree. The highestgrade is a 1st which is roughly equivalentto an ‘A’ grade or over 70%. This is followedby 2:1 (B or ranging between 60% and69%), 2:2 (C or between 50% and 59%)and 3rd (Pass or under 49%). A 2:1 isconsidered a good grade and a 1st isusually very difficult to obtain.

ORGANISING YOUR STUDIES In the UK students often workindependently, studying on their own forlong periods of time. To get the greatestbenefit from your course you need toorganise your time carefully, as simplyattending lectures will not be enough foryou to gain a good mark. At the start ofyour course you should know how muchwork you are expected to do and theimportant dates for completing it.Undergraduate and taught postgraduatestudents are given a School CourseHandbook which will outline what isexpected of you. It will give information on:

� The course content

� How the course is going to be taught,e.g. by lectures, seminars, group worketc.

� How you will be assessed, e.g. byexamination and/or written work andwhat proportion of your overall mark apiece of work or examinationrepresents

� When the assessments will take placeand what marks you need to obtain topass the course

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS THE GRADUATE CENTRE Cardiff University has dedicated facilities for postgraduate taught and researchstudents on both Cathays and Heath campuses, providing study and social facilities,trips and events. For further information on the events planned and facilities availableto postgraduate students see the Graduate Centre website

WHERE CAN I GET A READINGLIST BEFORE I START MYCOURSE? You should contact your School to obtainany available reading lists prior to arrivingat Cardiff.

HOW WILL I GET MY COURSEBOOKS? The libraries are conveniently locatedclose to the academic schools, and offera wide range of information resources inprint and online. Most libraries havegroup study and quiet rooms, as well associal and individual spaces. They stockmultiple copies of recommended textbooks and have long opening hours,including evening and weekends. Yourstudent ID card is also your library card,so you can borrow books from any ofCardiff University’s libraries as soon asyou have obtained your student ID card.Simply take the books you would like toborrow to one of the staffed service desksor self-issue points in the library, togetherwith your student ID card. Undergraduatestudents can have 12 items on loan fromUniversity libraries at one time.

You can easily locate resources for yourassignments, check your libraryborrowing, renew loan periods andreserve items using the online librarycatalogue (and mobile app). Early in yourcourse, you will be given an introductionto library and IT facilities. Friendly staff willbe available to give help and advice;printed and web-based guides areavailable on a range of topics; and youcan also attend workshops and seminarsto help you to make effective use ofresources and facilities. A guide to usingVoyager, the library catalogue is availableonline: http://library.cardiff.ac.uk/

For more details of the books, journalsand electronic resources available see

BUYING COURSE BOOKS If your course books are in high demandyou may find that you have to wait to usethem and you may only be able to borrowthem for a short time. You will thereforeprobably need to buy important coursebooks and you should budget for this.Essential course books are likely to beavailable in Blackwells bookshop locatedin Cardiff University Students’ Union. Youmay also be able to buy the books onyour reading list before you arrive inCardiff. For more information email:[email protected] web:

It is often a good idea to wait until youare in Cardiff before buying course books.You may be able to share books withfriends, and you won’t have to carry themfrom overseas.

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FOR EVERY KIND OFPROBLEM THERE ARETRAINED PEOPLE AT HANDTO OFFER HELP.

Sometimes people run into difficulties and need a little extra support. For every kind of problem there aretrained people at hand to offer help. Every student at Cardiff University is also allocated a personal tutor tohelp you with any academic problems you may have (for information about academic support see page 35).

HELP AND ADVICE

THE STUDENTSUPPORT CENTRE The Student Support Centre is adedicated facility on campus to helpstudents with any problems or questions.Their website is

Within the Student Support Centre youwill find the following services:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSUPPORT International Student Support isdedicated to the welfare of internationalstudents. Browse through their websiteto see the many aspects of being aninternational student in the UK that theycan help with, including: � Immigration advice and assistancewith visa extensions

� Employment regulations

� Financial advice

� Daily life in the UK

To contact International Student Supportemail [email protected]

COUNSELLING SERVICE The Counselling Service provides helpwith more personal problems that mayarise while you are a student at Cardiff.This service provides a confidential safespace where counsellors will work withyou to help you to explore your situationor difficulty in private without judging you.Counsellors are very used to dealing witha wide range of personal and emotionaldifficulties. Counsellors also provideseveral free workshops, including the‘Cultural Connections’ workshop whichhelps students adjust to living in the UKand building friendships. The service alsohas a well-developed email counsellingservice and a range of online self helptools. For further information, dates andto book a place see:

HELP BEFORE YOUARRIVE If you need help before you arrive,the Erasmus+ Office can provideassistance and answer anyquestions,email:[email protected]

DISABILITY AND DYSLEXIASERVICE The Disability and Dyslexia Serviceprovides information, advice, guidanceand a range of services to supportdisabled students. The Disability andDyslexia team can assist disabledstudents, which includes students withmedical conditions, physical and sensoryimpairments, physical and mobilityimpairments, mental health difficultiesand specific learning difficulties, onmatters relating to:

� Accommodation

� Applications for disability funding

� Screening and assessment fordyslexia and other specific learningdifficulties

� Study skills tuition

� Access to support workers

� Access to and training on assistivetechnology

To contact the Disability and DyslexiaService email [email protected]

EXTRA SUPPORT FOR YOU WHERE CAN I GO IF I JUSTWANT TO CHAT? If you ever feel alone and would like tospeak to someone or would simply likeinformation on anything from cinematimes to exam dates you can ringNightline between 20.00 and 08.00 7days a week during term time. Thisservice is run entirely by trained studentvolunteers.

Telephone +44 (0) 29 2087 0555

ADVICE ANDREPRESENTATION CENTRE(ARC) IN THE STUDENTS’UNION The Centre provides information,independent advice and representationfor all Cardiff University students. Theycan help you with academic, consumer,financial and housing issues as well asgeneral advice about student life.

To contact ARC email

THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICERIN THE STUDENTS’ UNION The International Officer is an officerelected by and for the students at CardiffUniversity. They help campaign on behalfof students from outside the UK onissues such as equality and employmentrights. They work closely with staff in theARC and the Vice President Societiesand Campaigns Officer to make you feelwelcome, safe and happy during yourtime in Cardiff University. Email:

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LIVING IN CARDIFF

When moving to a new city it can bedifficult to adjust to the new way of lifeand adapt to a new culture. You arelikely to experience a whole range ofemotions. Some of these feelings willbe surprising, confusing, frustrating andcan make you feel anxious. This isknown as “culture shock” and almosteveryone who studies, lives and worksabroad will experience this to somedegree. Differences in climate, food,dress, behaviour and language can allcontribute to feelings of loneliness,

disorientation, irritability, increasedvulnerability and reduced confidence.Culture shock can affect anyone and isa very normal reaction for incomingstudents as they adjust to a newenvironment. The best way to deal withculture shock is to try and understandthe different situation you are in andhow it makes you feel. In this way, youcan work out how best to respond tothe difference and so reduce youranxiety. Focusing on things you like inthe new culture rather than the things

you do not like will help keep yourspirits high and enable you to be moretolerant of your environment.

These feelings will pass and you willsettle into student life. However, if youdo feel that you are unable to cope, askfor help from the Counselling Serviceand Student Union’s Advice andRepresentation Centre (see page 38).They will understand the problems youmay be having and will listensympathetically.

Cardiff is an excellent city in which to live and study. As the capital of Wales, ithas a large choice of social and leisure activities available and caters for all tastes.It is developing constantly and the number of facilities and amenities increases all thetime. Known as one of the greenest cities in the UK, the city has more than 330 parks, gardens andpeaceful spots. It is renowned for being vibrant and friendly and easy to get around.

From Cardiff it is easy to explore the beautiful countryside of South Wales and Southern England.London is only two hours away by train.

HOW WILL I FEEL WHEN I FIRST ARRIVE?

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CITY ANDINFORMATION ABOUTFESTIVALS AND EVENTS ON INCARDIFF, VISIT THE TOURISTINFORMATION WEBSITEWWW.VISITCARDIFF.COM

HOW DO I GETAROUNDCARDIFF? Cardiff is a small city so you will find thatyou will be able to walk or cycle to mostplaces. The Students’ Union, studentresidences and city centre are within ashort walk of one another. There is also aregular bus service around the city.Details of timetables and fares can beobtained from the Cardiff Bus website

Taxis can be a good way to get around ifyou have lots to carry. They are quiteexpensive but less if you share a taxi withyour friends and split the cost. Taxicompanies in Cardiff include:

� Capital Taxis - 029 20 777 777

� Dragon Taxis - 029 20 333 333

� Premier Taxis - 029 20 555 555

ADVICE ABOUT TAXIS _1Always take a taxi that is registered withCardiff City Council. Their licence isyellow and should be displayed at theback of the taxi. The taxi driver shouldalso have their licence with theirphotograph displayed in the taxi.

_2Always find out the price of the journeybefore you get in the taxi. _3

Always pay for the journey when youhave reached your destination, never atthe start of the journey.

_3Always sit in the back of the taxi behindthe driver.

WILL I BE ABLE TO DRIVE INTHE UK? If you hold a valid driving licence orinternational driving permit from yourhome country you can drive a car for upto 12 months in the UK. After 12 monthsyou must obtain a UK driving licence andpass a driving test to be able to continueto drive legally. Before you drive in the UKthe car or motorbike must be registered,taxed, insured and MOT’d. An ‘M.O.T.’ isa test which must be carried out by acertified garage; they test that your car issafe to drive. If your car fails its MOT testthen you need to pay for work to be doneon your car so that it will pass the test.You must have insurance and tax on thevehicle, as driving in the UK withoutthese is illegal. For more detailedinformation about driving in the UK see

FOR INTERNATIONAL (NON EU)STUDENTS ONLY

PLANNING TO TRAVEL TOEUROPE DURING THEUNIVERSITY VACATIONS? If you want to travel to certain countriesin the European Economic Area you mayneed to apply for a Schengen visa. Thesevisas are valid for three months and theInternational Student Support Team can

help you apply (see page 38). Pleasemake sure that you start planning for thisvisa at least two months before yourholidays, as the application process cantake a long time.

For more information about Schengenvisas see:

SHOPPING Cardiff has one of the best UK shoppingexperiences outside of London. The citycentre offers a huge variety of shoppingwith a range of indoor, outdoor, old,modern, high street and designershopping. Shops are usually open 09.00- 17.30 Monday to Saturday, althoughmany supermarkets are open from 08.00- 22.00 and larger supermarkets may beopen 24 hours. Most supermarkets areopen also on Sundays from 10.00 -16.00. Many large stores as well assmall newsagents and grocery shops arealso open for a shorter time on Sundays.

FOOD SHOPPING Cardiff has a large covered market in thecentral shopping area. You can buyalmost anything in the market. It is anexcellent source of cheap fish, meat, fruitand vegetables. You can also buy cheapcrockery and cooking utensils there.



SUPERMARKETS You will find that supermarkets are someof the best places to stock up onprovisions, as there is likely to be onenear where you are staying. Lidlsupermarket is located near theUniversity on Maindy Road, but thelargest supermarkets are located somedistance from the city centre, includingTesco, which is next to the TalybontResidence. Many students order theirgroceries online and have them deliveredto their University residence. You must beat home when your groceries aredelivered because you need to sign forthe delivery. You will need to give thesupermarket company your mobiletelephone number, so that they can ringyou when they arrive at your residencereception.

INTERNATIONAL FOODSTORES There is a wide range of specialistinternational food stores in the city whereyou will be able to find most of the foodsyou are used to eating at home. Theseinclude shops that sell Halal, Chinese,Indian and African foods and many otherfood products from around the world.More information about the differentinternational food stores will be availablein your welcome packs when you arrive inCardiff. It is also a good idea to join aninternational society and learn whereother students shop.

RELIGION ANDFAITH In the UK there is freedom to follow anyreligion and any faith. The largest faithcommunity is Christian and there aregood relationships between the majorreligions. The vibrant internationalcommunity at the University offers greatopportunities for meeting people of yourown and other religions.

WHERE CAN I FIND OTHERSWHO SHARE MY RELIGION? There are various religious societieswithin the Students’ Union representingdifferent faiths which you can think aboutjoining, including the Islamic, Jewish andChristian societies. Details of these canbe found at

University Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy is a place of friendship,hospitality, prayer and support. It offersopportunities for students to relax and toexplore faith and spirituality. TheChaplaincy welcomes individuals from allparts of the world regardless of theirnationality or religion and is committed toencouraging discussion betweenstudents of different faiths andbackgrounds. The Chaplaincy is based inCathays campus and is home toAnglican, Methodist, Catholic andEastern Catholic chaplains. The MuslimChaplains are based at Darulisra MuslimEducation and Welfare Centre very closeto the University. All Chaplainsunderstand and are committed toproviding a place of friendship,hospitality, reflection, support for allstudents from all faiths or non. Forfurther information about the Chaplaincyand all faiths including details of placesof worship near the University see:

Prayer rooms The Anglican and Catholic chaplaincieshave public chapels where daily worshipis held and individuals may go for prayeror reflection. There are also a number ofquiet rooms for prayer and contemplationacross the Cathays and Heath campus.For more information see:

WHERE CAN I FIND PLACESOF WORSHIP IN CARDIFF? You will find that there is a wide range ofreligious organisations and places ofworship in and around Cardiff.

RELIGIOUS FACILITIESOUTSIDE THEUNIVERSITY Buddhism

The Cardiff Buddhist Centre

Aro Ling Cardiff - Buddhist

ChristianitySt. Andrew & St. Teilo Cathays(Anglican)

Woodville Baptist Church

St. Peters (Catholic)

Cathays Methodist Churchwww.cathaysmethodist.org.uk

Hinduism

Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj

Swaminarayan Temple

IslamDarul Isra (Muslim CommunityCentre)

Judaism

Cardiff Reform Synagogue

Cardiff United Synagogue

SikhismSri Dasmais Singh Sabha GurdwaraBhatra Sikh Centre

THE STUDENTS’ UNION When you enrol at Cardiff University youalso become a member of CardiffStudents’ Union. The Union is run bystudents, for students and is dedicated tothe social and welfare needs of allstudents on campus. Being a membermeans that you are entitled to a wealth ofbenefits, entertainment, support, servicesand activities. The Athletic Union is one ofthe biggest in the UK, and there are ahuge number of sports clubs to getinvolved in. You can also get involved inCardiff's four award-winning student mediaplatforms: the student newspaper, gairrhydd (meaning "free word" in Welsh),Xpress radio, Quench magazine and CardiffUnion TV. For more information see:

The Lounge in the Students’ Union is afantastic place to meet friends and relaxand is very popular with incomingStudents. It is an ultra-modern space withmeeting rooms, a large TV screen andbooths with Skype capabilities. The Unionalso has a range of cafés where you canhave a good meal. It is a great place forentertainment in the evening, with lowprices and its own night-club, making it apopular choice for many students. There isalso a range of shops selling everythingfrom computers to course books, food,houses and essay printing.

STUDENT SOCIETIES Within the Union, there are over 170student-led societies. These range fromcultural and international groups topolitical, ideological and performancegroups. They provide the opportunity totry something new, almost every week.They offer a huge range of activities, fromgoing on trips and holidays, makingmusic, volunteering your time and energyfor a worthy charity, to celebrating anational day or religious event and more.Becoming involved in a society is anexcellent way to make friends, discovernew interests and add to your CV.

During the first week of term there will bea Societies Fair in the Students’ Union,which is an ideal opportunity to find outmore about the societies and join thosewhich interest you. But if you miss thisdon’t worry, you can join a society at anytime throughout the year online

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES There are many International Societieswhich reflect the multiculturalenvironment of Cardiff University such asthe International Students' Association.These societies are ideal for combattingculture shock, as wherever in the worldyou have travelled from, you are sure tofind other students who share a commonbond. Similarly, there are lots of religioussocieties that provide new students withthe chance to worship and express theirreligious beliefs. If there is a particularculture or country you feel should berepresented, you can always start oneyourself by getting in touch with the VicePresident for Societies & Campaigns [email protected]

DEPARTMENTAL SOCIETIES Most courses at University have acorresponding society. Whether you studyBusiness or Medicine, Engineering orLaw, you will find a society in which youcan meet fellow course-mates. Joining acourse society gives you the opportunityto make new friends who are interestedin the same area of study as you, andalso the opportunity to share ideas andprovide helpful advice. Whatever courseyou study, you can join any coursesociety, so if you have an interest outsideyour degree, joining one can allow you toexplore new subjects.

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SPORTS AND SPORTS CLUBS Getting involved with a sports club is agreat way to make friends while atUniversity. All levels of sport are cateredfor and you will be made to feel welcomeat any of the sports clubs, whatever yourstandard.

The Athletic Union currently supportsaround 60 sports clubs ranging fromrecreational to competitive sports andcompetes against other British Universitiesin BUCS (British Universities and CollegeSport) competitions. All sports teams arerun by students for students, and detailsof all sports clubs and how to join can befound online

signup The Intra Mural Games (IMG) is thename of the University’s recreationalsports league. The IMG gives you thechance to play sports on a more informalbasis with groups of friends or otherstudents from your School. If you loveplaying sport but don’t have time tocommit to busy training schedules or justwant to keep active with a weekly kickaround then the IMG is for you.

During your first week at Cardiff you canvisit the Sports Clubs Freshers’ Fair whereyou can find out what clubs exist, meetmembers of those clubs and join anyclubs you would like to become involvedwith. Membership fees range from £5 to£100. For further information on each of

the clubs or details on how to get involvedsee

SPORTS FACILITIES The University has a range of gyms,fitness classes and sports facilities if youare looking to keep fit and healthy orplay casually with friends without joininga sports club. At Talybont Residencessite there are a wide range of facilitiesincluding; artificial pitches, tennis courts,indoor cricket wickets, a gym and 2 largesports halls for any team sport.

There are 2 gyms on the Cathayscampus, the Strength and ConditioningCentre and the Fitness and SquashCentre both have outstanding gymfacilities. Here you can also take part indifferent fitness classes, or enjoy beautytreatments, have sports massage orphysiotherapy in the wellbeing clinic.

Away from the city centre the Universityalso has a 33 acre site of high qualityfootball, rugby, lacrosse, Americanfootball and cricket pitches. Theseplaying fields were used as one of theofficial football training venue during theLondon 2012 Olympic Games. For moreinformation on all the sports facilitiessee:

HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTPROGRAMME The Cardiff University Sport HighPerformance Support Programme isopen to all undergraduate andpostgraduate students at CardiffUniversity. To be eligible you must haveat least represented your country atjunior or senior standard or berecognised by your governing body ashaving outstanding potential. The mainaim of the programme is to supportyoung, talented sportsmen and womenthrough their time in Higher Education atCardiff University. For more informationon the programme or the MCCUniversities Cricket Programme contactthe Performance Sport Officer – PaulJones: [email protected]

WORKING IN THE UK WHERE CAN I FINDEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES? Unistaff Jobshop is the on-campusstudent employment service. It is a freeservice for all Cardiff University studentsand is a good starting point for yoursearch for casual employment. TheJobshop operates as a temporary studentemployment agency providing part-timejobs with the Students’ Union, Universityand outside companies as well asproviding an introductory service to localemployers. All vacancies that areadvertised by the Jobshop pay at least atthe adult National Minimum Wage(currently £6.50 per hour or the nationalliving wage of £7.85 if you work within theUniversity) regardless of age. Once youarrive in Cardiff, you can register by callinginto the Jobshop in the Students’ Unionbuilding with your student ID card andpassport. For more information, see

WHAT TYPES OF WORK WILL IBE ABLE TO GET AND HOWMUCH DO THEY PAY? In the UK, levels of pay vary for differenttypes of work. Generally students obtainparttime casual work paid at the minimum

wage. Typically this includes working in ashop, as a campus tour guide, in arestaurant or bar or as a cleaner. Thereare three levels of minimum wage,depending on your age. For more detailsgo to:

VOLUNTARY ANDCOMMUNITY WORK Voluntary work is unpaid work for charitiesand in the local community. It givesstudents a great opportunity to developnew skills, meet new people and beinvolved in something worthwhile. StudentVolunteering Cardiff offers a variety ofvoluntary work placements which willdevelop communication and team skills,increase work experience (and improveCVs) and help you experience differentaspects of British culture. It will also helpyou to improve your English. If you areconsidering volunteering it is advisable tobring with you a Certificate of GoodConduct from your country as there aresome regulations for volunteers working inthe UK, especially when working withchildren. If you do not have one, don’tworry - some placements don’t requireone. For more information contact theStudent Volunteering Cardiff Office byemail [email protected] or see the

DEVELOPING THE RIGHT SKILLTO GET A GOOD JOB The Skills Development Service provides arange of courses aimed at building yourconfidence and increasing your personaleffectiveness and job prospects. Theseshort courses include makingpresentations, teamwork, problem-solvingand time management. For furtherinformation and to apply online for thesecourses see

STUDENT ENTERPRISE Cardiff University also offers StudentEnterprise, designed to providedevelopmental training and competitions ifyou are interested in becoming anentrepreneur and starting your ownbusiness. For more information see:

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STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY BEFORE YOUCOME TO THE UKDO I NEED A DOCTORS REPORT?If you are having any medical treatmentor you have had any serious illness inthe past, please bring a doctor’s reportwith you in English. The report shouldgive details of the illness, any medicinesyou are still taking and any futuretreatment needed. You should give thisreport to your new doctor that you will beregistering with, when you arrive inCardiff.

DO I NEED MEDICALINSURANCE? If you are coming to the UK for morethan 6 months then you are entitled tofree health care in the UK. If you arecoming for less than 6 months you arenot entitled to free NHS treatment. Youshould make sure you have adequatemedical insurance to cover medicalcosts if you fall ill and also to coveradditional possible costs resulting fromillness. These can be substantial andinclude:

� The cost of returning home if arelative is ill

� Cost of a relative visiting you in theUK if you fall ill

� Cost of returning to your homecountry for treatment

� Or in the worst possible situation,returning a body home for burial

Even if you are entitled to free NHStreatment while in the UK, you shouldconsider taking out insurance which

covers the above additional costsbecause you are not entitled to freehealth care for illnesses that existedbefore you arrived in the UK or anythingthat happened on the way to the UK.Even if you are covered by the NHS formedical treatment, you may find thatthere are long waiting times of severalmonths for services. An insurance policywhich gives you access to privatemedical care could give you muchquicker access to the treatment youneed. If you already have medicalinsurance in your home country, checkwhether you can extend it to cover yourstay in the UK, as well as looking atoptions available from UK insurers.Endsleigh Insurance provide studentinsurance product.

For more insurance information see page 18 of this guide or:

HEALTH CARE INTHE UK When you arrive in Cardiff there will be lotsof changes to cope with including adjustingto the unfamiliar UK food, different climateand the emotional strains of being awayfrom home. You may find that you pay lessattention than usual to your health. So hereis some useful advice on how to findmedical treatment in the UK and informationon what health care is free.

AM I ENTITLED TO FREEMEDICAL TREATMENT IN THEUK? If your course is 6 months’ duration ormore you will qualify for National HealthService (NHS) treatment. You must alsoregister with a doctor (see above). This isthe UK’s state health service whichprovides treatment on a wide range ofhealth care services. If you are entitledto NHS treatment the following serviceswill be free of charge:

� Medicine you require on prescription -this is free in Wales (but notthroughout the UK)

� Consulting a doctor/GeneralPractitioner (GP) and most other GPservices (e.g. visiting a doctors’surgery/clinic)

� Treatment in a hospital (bothemergency and non-emergencytreatment) You are likely to pay for:

� Some GP services (e.g. vaccinationsfor travel and getting a sicknesscertificate)

� Dental treatment

� Optical treatment (you can get freeand reduced-price optician servicesthrough the University’s School ofOptometry)

� Any illness or conditions which existedbefore you arrived in the UK

I’M COMING TO CARDIFF FORLESS THAN 6 MONTHS, CAN IHAVE FREE MEDICALTREATMENT IN THE UK? If you are studying for less than 6 monthsyou are only entitled to free non-emergency health care at the GP surgery.You will have to pay for any hospital visits,e.g. if you need care for a broken bone oryou fall seriously ill with a bad infection ordisease. So you must take out health careinsurance for your time in the UK. Formore information on medical insurancesee page 46.

HOW DO I REGISTER WITH ADOCTOR? In the UK, non-emergencies are dealt within a surgery by a doctor known as aGeneral Practitioner (GP). You need toregister with a doctor before you aretreated., so you must do this within thefirst week of your arrival in the UK. You donot pay to register with or to consult witha doctor. Women can see a female doctor.GP appointments are short - only fiveminutes or ten minutes, but your GP willrefer you to a consultant - an expert - ifyou need extra or special treatment, likean operation. If you are living in Universityaccommodation, registration with a doctorcan be arranged through your hall ofresidence. Ask the residence manager fordetails. Or you can find out more aboutregistering with a GP by visiting the HealthCentre (47 Park Place) or by going to theDoctor's surgery. Names and addresses ofdoctors can be obtained from

WHERE CAN I FIND ADENTIST? Although dental treatment is available onthe NHS, it is not always free. You mayreceive a dental health check-up withoutbeing charged but additional dentaltreatment will be payable depending onindividual circumstances. You can choosewhich NHS dentist you want to beregistered with (it does not need to be thedental practice closest to your residence),but you need to be registered with adentist before you receive treatment from

them. To find a list of NHS registereddentists (these are considerably cheaperthan private dentists) see

WHERE CAN I GET FURTHERHEALTH ADVICE? If you or your family are feeling ill, NHSDirect can be a helpful source of adviceand information. The NHS Direct websiteand telephone service can provideinformation about the provision of localservices, such as doctors’ surgeries,dentists, opticians and pharmacies. NHSDirect also provides a confidential healthcare advice and information service 24hours a day. Tel: 0845 46 47

YOUR PERSONALSAFETY Cardiff is a safe city, but like all cities youhave to be sensible. The vast majority ofincoming students enjoy a positive andrewarding experience during their stay inCardiff.

SECURITY ON CAMPUS The University Security Centre provides24-hour security cover for the Universitycampus and halls of residence. Acomprehensive CCTV camera systemoperates throughout the Universitycampus, including some of the largeresidential sites. The cameras are used todirect security staff to incidents, and theCentre works in close liaison with thepolice. If you have any personal securityconcerns, require some security advice, orwish to report a crime, telephone theSecurity Control Centre:

Tel: 029 2087 4444Email: [email protected]

UK Emergency telephone number (police,fire, ambulance): 999

Police non-emergency number: 101

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Academic support 35

Accommodation 13

Airport pick up 22

Arriving in the UK 23

Assessments 36

ATAS certificate 04

Banking 10, 30

Bedding 20

Books 37

Budgeting 29

Buses 41

CAS number 05

Cellphones 32

Classes 36

Clothes 19

Coaches 23

Computers 31

Contacting other

students 20

Cooking

- Food costs 29

- Food shopping 41

- Utensils 20

Counselling Service 38

Culture Shock/

homesickness 40

Dentist 47

Disability and

Dyslexia Service 39

Discount cards 30

Doctor

- Registration

in the UK 47

Driving in the UK 41

Electrical sockets 20

Enrolment 34

Email 31

English support 36

Fees

- Accommodation 15

Finances- Requirements for Visa 09 - 11

- When you’re in the UK 34

Food costs 29

Food shopping 41

Graduate Centre 37

Health advice 47

- TB testing for visa 04

Immigration

- Student visa 02 - 12

- When you arriveIn the UK 34

Inductionprogramme 25, 27

Insurance

- Possessions 18

- Medical 46

Internet 31

IT

- Bringing yourcomputer 19

- Buying a computer 32

- Help with IT 31

Hand luggage 20

Living expenses 29

Luggage 19

Medical treatment

in the UK 47

Money

- To bring 19

- Transferring 30

Mobile phones 32

Packing 19

Personal tutor 35

Private accommodation

- Costs 17

- Finding 17

Payphones 32

Places of worship 42

Police registration 12

Post 33

Religion and faith 42

Residences 13

Safety on campus 47

Security 47

Semester dates 36

Shopping 41

Sport 44

Student ID card 34

Student Societies 43

Student Support Centre 38

- International Student

Support 38

Students’ Union

- Advice 39

- Social 43

- Sport 43

Taxis 41

Tuberculosis (TB) 04

Trains 23

Travelling from airports 22

Visa 02 - 12

Voluntary work 45

What to bring 19

THE GLOBALOPPORTUNITY CENTREThe Erasmus+ OfficeTelephone +44 (0) 2920 87 0432

+44 (0) 2920 68 8530Fax +44 (0) 2920 87 9695

RESIDENCES OFFICETelephone +44 (0) 29 2087 4849 Email [email protected]

ENGLISH LANGUAGESUPPORTTelephone +44 (0) 29 2087 6587 Fax +44 (0) 29 2087 6141 Email [email protected]

SUPPORT CENTRETelephone +44 (0) 29 2087 4844 [email protected]

INTERNATIONALSTUDENT SUPPORT Telephone +44 (0) 29 2087 4844 Email [email protected]

ENROLMENT TEAMTelephone +44 (0) 29 2087 6211 Email [email protected]

FINANCE OFFICE Telephone +44 (0) 29 2087 9262 /6918 / 4962 [email protected]

INFORMATIONSERVICES (IT)Telephone +44 (0) 29 2087 4487 Email [email protected]

SECURITY CENTRETelephone: +44 (0) 29 2087 4444 Email [email protected]

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USEFULCONTACTS

All Nations Centre B7 89

British Council D3 53

Central Library E1 80

Central Police Station D3 54

City Hall D3 55

Coach Station D1 86

Law Courts D3 56

Motorpoint Arena E1 84

Post Office: QueensArcade D2 71

Royal Welsh Collegeof Music and Drama C3 48

Temple of Peace D3 36

University ofWales Registry D3 51

Welsh GovernmentOffices D4 29

Welsh Assembly Map 2 D2 97

HospitalUniversity Hospital Accidentand Emergency Unit C7 1

AttractionsCardiff BayVisitor Centre Map 2 D2 96

Cardiff Castle D2 64

Dr Who Experience Map 2D2 95

Llandaff Cathedral Map 2 B4 90

National Museum D3 52

Techniquest Map 2 C2 94

TheatresNew Theatre E3 61

Sherman Theatre E3 40

Chapter Arts Centre A2 62

Concert HallsSt David’s Hall D2 76

University Concert Hall C4 19

Wales MillenniumCentre Map 2 D2 96

CinemasCineworld E2 83

Odeon Map 2 D2 92

Vue D1 99

SportAthletic Stadium Map 2 B3 88

Cardiff Blues RFC D2 78

Cardiff City FC A1 87

Cardiff RFC D2 78

Cardiff Tennis Club D3 57

Glamorgan CountyCricket Club B3 32

Maindy Stadium/Swimming Pool C5 6

Millennium Stadium D1 81

Welsh Institute of Sport C3 44

ShoppingCapitol Centre E2 68

Castle Arcade D2 72

Central Market D2 75

Queen’s Arcade D2 71

Queen’s West D2 65

Royal Arcade D1 82

St David’s Centre E2 73

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Adam Street F2Albany Road F5Allensbank Road D7Australia Road B6Basil Place E4Birchwood Lane F7Birchwood Road F7Boulevard de Nantes D3Braeval Street E5Brandreth Road E7Bridge Street E2Brydges Place D4Bute Street E1Bute Terrace E1Canada Road C6Castle Street D2Cathays Terrace D5Cathedral Road B3Catherine Street D4Central Link F1Charles Street E2Churchill Way E2City Road E4Clare Street C1Claude Road F5Coburn Street E4Cogan Terrace D4

College Road D3Colum Drive D4Colum Road C4Colum Place C5Corbett Road D4Cottrell Road F5Cowbridge Road East A2Crown Way C6Crwys Road D5Custom House Street E1Dalcross Street E5Dalton Street D5Daviot Street E5Despenser Street C2Duke Street D2Dumfries Place E3East Grove F3Excelsior Way A6Fairoak Road D6Fanny Street D5Fitzalan Place F2Fitzhamon Emb C2Fitzroy Street E4Flora Street D5Gordon Road E3Glossop Road F3Glynrhondda Street E4

Greyfriars Road D2Harriet Street E4Hayes Bridge Road E1Herbert Street E1High Street D2Hill’s Street E2King Edward VII Ave D3Kingsway D2Lake Road East E7Lake Road West E7Leckwith Road A1Llanbleddian Gardens E4Llandaff Road A3Llandough Street D4Llantwit Street E3Lower Cathedral Road C2Lowther Road E4Mackintosh Place E6Maindy Road D4Mary Ann Street E2May Street D5Mill Lane E1Minny Street D5Miskin Street E4Moira Place F2Monthermer Road E6Moy Road E5

Mundy Place D4Museum Avenue D3Museum Place E3Neville Street C2New Zealand Road C6Newfoundland Road B6Newport Road F3Ninian Road E6Ninian Park Road B1North Road C5Park Place D4Penarth Road D1Penylan Road F6Plasnewydd Road F4Queen Street E2Rhymney Street E4Rhymney Terrace E5Richards Street E5Richmond Road E4Ruthin Gardens D4Salisbury Road E4Schooner Way F1Senghennydd Road D4Severn Grove A3Severn Road A2St Andrew’s Place E3St John Street D2

St Mary Street D1St Peter’s Street F3Station Terrace E2Strathnairn Street F5Stuttgart Strasse E3The Friary D2The Hayes E2The Parade F3The Walk F3Thesiger Street E4Tudor Street C1Ty Draw Road F6Ty Gwyn Road F7Tyndall Street F1Wellfield Road F5Wellington Street B2West Grove E3Westgate Street D2Whitchurch Road D6Windsor Place E3Windsor Road F2Wood Street D1Woodville Road D5Working Street D2Wyverne Road E4

University Buildings

Halls of Residence

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Map 4 University and City Centre Cathays ParkCampus (Map 4)

Tel: 029 2087 4000

Aberconway Building C4 11

ARCCA C3 33

Architecture D3 45

Biosciences D4,D3 35 39

Business School C4,C4* 9 11*

Bute Building D3 45

Careers &Employability Service D4 31

Centre for ProfessionalLegal Studies D4 28

Chaplaincy D4 26

Chemistry D3*,E3 39* 25

Computer Science& Informatics E3 58

CUBRIC D4 30

Day Care Services D3 41

Deri House E3 60

Development andAlumni Relations E3 60

Earth and Ocean Sciences D3 39

Eastgate House F3 59

Engineering E3 58

English,Communicationand Philosophy D4 16

Estates F3 66

Eye Clinic D4 15

Finance F3 66

Glamorgan Building D3 49

Global Opportunity Centre D3 41

Graduate Centre D3 38

Hadyn Ellis Building D4 10

Health Centre D4 37

Healthcare Sciences F3 59

History, Archaeologyand Religion D4 16

Human Resources F3 66

IT Services D3 41

International Office E3 60

John Percival Building D4 16

Journalism,Media andCultural Studies D3 45

Julian Hodge Building C4 14

Law D4,D4* 24 28*

Lifelong Learning E3 42

Main Building D3 39

Mathematics E3 42

McKenzie House F3 66

Modern Languages&Translation D4 24

Music D4,D4* 20 23*

Optometry andVision Sciences D4 15

Pharmacy andPharmaceutical Sciences C3 33

Physics andAstronomy E3 58

Planning Division F3 66

Planning and Geography D3 49

Politics D4*,D4 24* 28

Psychology D4,D4* 25 27*

Public Relations E3 60

Purchasing F3 66

Queen’s Buildings E3 58

Redwood Building C3 33

Registry F3 66

Research,Innovationand Enterprises Services F3 66

Southgate House B6 3

Security Centre D4 35

Sir Martin Evans Building D4 35

Social Sciences D4,E3,D3*, E331 42 49* 50

Sports•Fitness and Squash Centre D4 63•Llanrumney Sports Fields

Map 2,E5• Strength andConditioning Centre D4 34•Talybont SportsTrainingVillage B6 3

Student Recruitment E3 60

Student Support Centre D4 31

Students’Union D3 38

Tower Building D4 27

Trevithick Building E3 58

University Graduate College D4 10

Welsh D4 16

* Indicates main site

Street Index

LibrariesAberconway C4 11

Arts & Social Studies D4 18

Brian Cooke DentalLibrary Map 5 C8 106

Bute & Architecture D3 45

Health Library Map 5 C8 115

Julian Hodge Study CentreC414

Law D4 18

Music D4 22

Biomedical Sciences D4 35

Science D3 39

Senghennydd E3 42

Trevithick E3 58

Aberconway Hall C4 12

Aberdare Hall andMeeting Rooms C4 22

Cartwright Court E6 65

Colum Hall C4 13

Gordon Hall E3 43

Hodge Hall D4 17

Liberty House D7 98

Roy Jenkins Hall D5 8

Senghennydd Court E3 47

Senghennydd Hall E3 46

Talybont Court B5 7

Talybont Gate A6 21

Talybont North B6 4

Talybont South B6 5

University Hall andConference Centre F7 2

Residences

The University offers the information contained in this brochure as a guide only. Every effort hasbeen made to ensure that the information contained within the brochure is correct at the timeof writing in June 2015 However, Cardiff University does not accept any liability for any errorsthat it may contain, or for any subsequent change to the University or Governmental policy thatmay affect the information given. You should not therefore rely solely on this brochure andshould visit the University website www.cardiff.ac.uk for up-to-date information. You are stronglyadvised to contact the Erasmus+ Office if you have any questions related to this publication.This publication was edited by Mrs Paola Moruzzi, The Global Opportunity Centre.

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