Cardiff is the UK's youngest capital city and very affordable. Cathays is the main student district.
💰 Council Tax Exemption — must apply!
Your local council is Cardiff Council. Most students are exempt, but you must apply.
Apply for exemption →Cardiff Council
Official council website
Cathays is the student heartland — most Cardiff University students live here
Cardiff Bay is a great free day out
Cardiff Market has cheap fresh food
The city centre is very walkable
Regular trains to Bristol and London
See Cardiff community posts
Get tips from students already there