Established in 1883, Cardiff University is one of Britain's leading universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 research intensive universities in the UK. Cardiff University is an innovative university and was named Welsh University of the Year in 2022 by The Times Good University Guide. The university remains the highest ranked Welsh university and is ranked among the top 25 universities by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide for 2023. The university has also been awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes.
With over 7,500 international students from nearly 140 countries studying at Cardiff University, students will join a diverse and inspiring academic community. The university shares strong ties with more than 200 leading institutions and organisations across the globe, supporting joint research collaboration and offering mobility opportunities for students and staff.
At the heart of the main university campus is the recently completed Centre for Student Life, which offers modern and flexible learning and collaboration spaces, as well as excellent support services for students.
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is a friendly, affordable, safe and diverse city. Breath-taking beaches, national parks and mountains are all easily accessible, alongside a city scene renowned for its vibrant arts, culture and food, great shopping and world-class sporting events.
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Cardiff University are in demand with leading employers around the globe. 96 percent of graduates are in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling within 15 months after the end of their course.
Cardiff University’s Student Futures team provide designated careers and employability guidance to all students, helping them develop a wide range of skills and gain work experience to achieve their career goals.
This includes free training programmes, workshops and skills sessions to help improve students’ teamwork, management, problem-solving, communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
The university also operates the Cardiff Award programme, which recognises the skills and experience that students gain through extracurricular activities or work experience.
To help prepare students for a global career, the Student Futures team offer advice tailored to international students and those looking for graduate roles outside of the UK.
The university provides regular opportunities for students to meet potential employers via in-person and virtual recruitment fairs. Many study programmes at Cardiff University also involve industrial placements.
Cardiff University graduates are working across the globe in reputable, international corporations including the likes of Pepsi-Cola, Unilever, Sony, Shell, Microsoft, HSBC, Emirates Airlines, Citibank, BBC and many more.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join the student community at Cardiff University. The university is currently investing hundreds of millions of pounds to provide students with even more world-class facilities as part of the largest campus upgrade in a generation.
The Cardiff University Students’ Union was recently voted 2nd best in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023).
The student’s union sits alongside the new Centre for Student Life, ensuring student experience and support services are at the heart of the university campus. Students can find everything they need in under one roof from social and study spaces to career advice, wellbeing and support services, shops, and entertainment.
26,66,877 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
4,36,197 Living costs
5,53,801 To live on campus
Cardiff University understand that a university education comes with a significant financial commitment for a student.
In recognition of this, and of the outstanding talent of many international students, Cardiff University offers over GBP 2 million in funding to undergraduate and postgraduate international students through a range of scholarship schemes.
These highly prestigious international scholarships are designed to attract and reward the best students – those who not only have outstanding natural talent and knowledge but those who have shown dedication to hard work, and a drive to succeed.
Students who are not successful with an application for a scholarship can still get financial support from the university, including advice on budgeting and direction towards other resources that students may be able to use to make it easier to pay for their education.
Entry requirements at Cardiff University vary depending on the course and can be found on the individual course pages.
All courses are taught in English, and students must be able to demonstrate their ability to speak and understand the language. The university accepts various English Language qualifications as evidence of a student’s ability. Cardiff University’s English Language Teaching Centre is available for any students who want to improve their English skills before they undertake their university course. Programmes range from eight weeks to nine months which cater for most language levels and abilities.
All programmes aim to help international students improve their English proficiency before or during their university studies.
If students do not meet the academic or subject requirements for their chosen course, a foundation or pre-master's programme can provide an alternative route of entry for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Cardiff University’s International Study Centre (ISC) offers pathway programmes to help students prepare for life at a top UK university.
The ISC offer a variety of courses to help international students get ready for undergraduate and postgraduate study at a prestigious Russell Group University. When students have finished their studies at the ISC, they will have built their confidence, language skills and subject knowledge, making them fully prepared to start their degree at Cardiff University.
Pathway programmes at the ISC include:
The ISC programmes are designed in conjunction with Cardiff University and delivered by Study Group.
As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, Cardiff University has a global reputation for high quality, research-led teaching and its innovative degree programmes are recognised worldwide.
Academic life at Cardiff University is challenging, inspiring, and rewarding. Students learn from leading researchers and teachers who are driven by creativity and curiosity.
The university prides itself on having a varied approach to teaching and assessment, designed to complement each student’s subject of choice, and learning style. As a result, Cardiff University graduates are amongst the most sought-after in the UK.
In the latest figures, 96 percent of students who graduated from Cardiff University were either employed or in further study (or about to begin a new role or programme), or were committed to other activities such as travelling, within 15 months of completing their course.
Cardiff University also prides itself on the support it offers students throughout their studies. The university’s Student Futures team provide opportunities to boost employability for students as they plan for life after university.
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Cardiff University offers hundreds of programmes across a range of subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It has three colleges encompassing 24 academic schools.
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences:
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The College of Physical Sciences and Engineering:
Cardiff University is ranked in the international top 50 for communications and media studies, and the international top 100 for several subjects including architecture, dentistry, English language and literature, geography, nursing, psychology, pharmacy and pharmacology, and social policy and administration (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023, Times Good University Guide 2023).