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City in the UK, is the capital and largest city in Wales. It is located on the river Taff, at the

mouth of the Bristol Channel.

Cardiff

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• Today Cardiff is not only a city of culture and art, but also sports, fine dining and excellent shopping and boutiques, making it the ideal destination for both traveling as a couple, as well as more family trips.

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Science in Cardiff.• The main universities • And now something more about specific universities in Cardiff. Five major Professorship high reputation in Cardiff are:

    * University Of Wales    * The Open University in Wales    * Cardiff University    * Uwick University    * University of Glamorgan

The largest of these universities is the last three on the list. They have a very wide range of education. Everyone should find something for everyone. In Cardiff, you can study medicine, law, psychology, economics, business and many other fields.

Most universities organize the so-called Open Days during which you can learn more about the university. Besides, you can go to the Office of the Information we receive all the necessary information.

To apply for admission to the university must be submitted min. application with the matriculation certificate. The procedure for admission to the university, you can find out in detail looking at the universities. Tuition fees at British universities is an average of 2,000 per year. Of course you can apply for a scholarship that covers virtually the whole of this sum. Studying in the UK last three years. After completing three years of study obtained Bachealor title. This degree is a bachelor's Polish counterpart. To get the equivalent of our degree or Master Degree yet to study an additional year in which to do research and writing work.

It seems to me that to study in the UK because the education system here is high, and the degree of the most renowned universities in Cardiff has a high value in the labor market in Europe. Zachęcałabym Poles to study even if their English level is not very high. While non-stop for students who speak only English can quickly brush up your English. In addition, both the teacher and the other students are very understanding in relation to foreign students.

Another plus of UK universities is a wide range of diverse activities. The first two years are usually the time in which is going to set the path, but for subsequent years are largely free to choose the subjects and faculties in accordance with our interests. A really is plenty to choose from. For me, a very pleasant surprise was also the opportunity to participate in various extra-curricular activities. For sports enthusiasts is the ability to register for classes such as yoga, sailing, kite-surfing, swimming to canoeing, volleyball, etc. However, proponents of a more

• intellectual entertainment can sign up for one of the many research groups, for example, fans of the Spanish language or the wheel dealing the esoteric. Membership and participation in classes usually cost much. For example, the swimming club membership card, and unlimited swimming at the pool is only 10 pounds per semester.

At the University, you can also choose to complete individual courses, after which the certificate is obtained. Rather than go for the three years of study, you can save only those items that we are interested and which may be useful in their work. On this page you can find just such optional activities organized by Cardiff University.

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Cardiff University

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Cardiff Castle - is one of the most important places and cultural heart - the historic and Wales. The castle is situated on a picturesque hill, and its history dates back to the mid-century Cardiff due to the close proximity of the sea was an important strategic point for the Romans. For many centuries the castle hit in the hands of various owners, representing warring clans together. In the years 1867 - 1881 the castle was completely rebuilt to a design by William Burges. Created the splendid gothic and stylized interior of the towers, with its gilding, stained glass, marble and paintings. Each room of this iconic building is finished according to the theme. You'll find room Mediterranean-style gardens, and in the style of Italian or Arabic. The focal point of the castle dating from the twelfth century Norman tower, from where a spectacular view of the city. A part of the castle includes a number of towers, including the Clock Tower, Tank Tower and Guest Tower. Last Castle is a place where happy are organized rock concerts.

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Monuments and culture

• Monuments

Cardiff history dates back to the Roman period, but it is one of the youngest capitals of Europe. The combination of the old style with modern buildings gives an amazing impression. The main monument of the city is Cardiff Castle, built on the ruins of a Roman fort, were residing in the city earned the Marquess of Bute. Other interesting places are: Chair Liandaff of the eleventh century, the castle Castle Coch, built for the third Marquis of Bute, who was the richest man in the world, as well as numerous museums and art galleries. The city is also a lot of green spaces and parks. One of them is Bute Park.

Castle

Beautiful historic building at the University of Cardiff

One of the central points of the castle is the twelfth-century Norman tower, which offers a magnificent view of the city. The castle consists of a number of towers, Clock Tower, Tank Tower, Guest Tower, Herbert Beauchamp Tower and Tower. In the castle, we find plenty of stunning apartments: Smoking Room, Chaucer chamber, the chamber Arabic, bedroom Bute'a Lord and many others. With the invention of artists and hosts each of them has its own original character. There is no doubt that Burges artistic talent manifested itself in this magnificent project with full force. In recent years, the castle became a popular venue for rock concerts. It is here performed even artists such as Tom Jones and Stereophonics.

Culture

The city has four universities and other educational institutions. Cardiff classified at a high level in the sport. In addition, it is a city with a rich tourist and cultural. It is included in the 10 most attractive UK. The city hosts a number of music events, concerts and festivals, the largest of these is the Cardiff Big Weekend Festival, falling in the summer. Other important festivals are the Sparks in the Park, the Great British Cheese Festival and many others. The city is also booming club life, which is mainly concentrated in the city center. There are many pubs, clubs and bars.

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National Museum - the construction of this monumental building lasted from 1912 to 1992. Among the exhibits of the museum are items from various fields of human life, together they form a picture of the history and culture of the country. You can see where archaeological collections related to botany, zoology, geology, art and utility. The ground floor and first floor of a multimedia exhibition arranged Wales Evolution (Evolution of Wales). In addition, there are also collections of natural and archaeological finds. The museum has 15 galleries with a variety of artistic collections. In the galleries from 1 to 10 are related to the work of Welsh art, in galleries 11 - 12 gathered primarily sculptures, including a copy of Rodin's Kiss.

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• One of the central points of the castle is the twelfth-century Norman tower, which offers a magnificent view of the city. The castle consists of a number of towers, Clock Tower, Tank Tower, Guest Tower, Herbert Tower and the Beauchamp Tower. In the castle you will find plenty of stunning apartments: Smoking Room, Chaucer chamber, the chamber Arabic, bedroom Lord Bute'a and more. With the invention of the creators and hosts, each of which has its own original character. There is no doubt that Burges artistic talent manifested itself in this grand project with full force. In recent years, the castle became a popular venue for rock concerts. It is here performed even by artists such as Tom Jones and Stereophonics.

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Music of Cardiff• The music of Cardiff has been dominated mainly by rock music since the

early 1990s with later trends developing towards more extreme styles of the genre such as heavy metal and metalcore music.

• A number of rock music performers have begun their careers in Cardiff, from bands like Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Stereophonics and Feeder to bands like Lostprophets, Kids in Glass Houses and Funeral for a Friend, as well as McLusky, The Loves, Los Campesinos!, The School (Uk), We're No Heroes and Brave Captain who dominate Cardiff's music scene today.[1] In 2006 The Independent described the Cardiff music scene as "more vibrant and alive than ever", with more promoters, venues and bands than ever before, often based on the styles of the scene's more famous products such as Stereophonics.[2]

• Cardiff is home to the world's oldest record shop, Spillers Records, which was established in 1894, and was situated in The Hayes area of the city centre before relocating to the nearby Morgan Arcade in 2010.[3]

• A study by the Performing Rights Society revealed that Cardiff is the second most musical city in the UK based upon the number of bands having their origins in each UK city.[

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Technology.

• Matthew Bevan1976—Hacker and computer consultant, arrested in 1996 for hacking into secure US government networks under the handle "Kuji".Born in Cardiff

• Brian David Josephson1940—Physicist, professor, won the Nobel Prize in Physicsin 1973 for the prediction of the Josephson effect.

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• Sports fans should not miss the world famous Millennium Stadium, where the Welsh team are playing their football and rugby, and which is organized FA Cup final.

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