Glamorgan University

On a steep hillside 12 miles from Cardiff is the University of Glamorgan. Cheery ‘Glam’ students have a rep as drinkers, but they know how to work when it counts... more detail Many courses are vocational with hands-on experience and the library is nearly enough, though a lot of students head for Cardiff to get books... more on academic Fun-wise, nearby Pontypridd’s mostly one road with shops and markets, but trains to Cardiff are easily caught for party action... more on entertainment The Union’s building is small but crammed with goodness. It gets an impressive amount of stuff to happen, including an award-winning radio station...more on the SU Sports facilities have been used by everyone from the All Blacks to Cardiff City FC – high praise indeed...more on sports Freshers get priority in halls, but not many get places. Houses in the immediate area aren’t hard to find, though some local landlords are iffy and it’s worth checking things with the Accommodation Office...more on housing The newer buildings are designed for disabled students but it’s on a hill – not easy for wheelchairs. Bulging sacks of financial help available...more on welfare 

Woohoo: Gorgeous in the sunshine
Boo: Grim in the rain
Tel: 0800 716 925
E-mail: enquiries@glam.ac.uk
Website: www.glam.ac.uk