Overview

At Cardiff University, our mission is to be a world-leading university, founded by Royal Charter in 1883, we have been producing successful graduates for more than 125 years. From a total student population of 27,000 there are more than 3,000 international students currently studying at Cardiff, representing over 100 countries, enriching our unique multi-cultural environment.

Cardiff has an international reputation for academic excellence, as a member of UK's elite Russell Group top-20 research intensive universities. Government assessments of both teaching and research quality rate Cardiff in the top five in the UK for many of its degree subjects including popular areas such as Business, Engineering and Journalism. We offer more than 140 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate taught programmes, with many of our academic staff internationally acknowledged experts in their chosen fields of study.

The University attracts more than £200 million in research funding annually and has more than 1700 research projects in progress. The University boasts two Nobel Laureates, where ground breaking research exemplifies Cardiff's international reputation and feeds directly into your teaching.

Sustained investment has provided facilities of an exceptionally high standard, including a range of state-of-the-art computer systems and over 1.5 million books in the University's impressive libraries.

Our close links with employers and professional bodies and the recognised high quality of our teaching and learning ensure that Cardiff graduates are equipped with the transferable skills, knowledge and attitudes that employers look for. As a result Cardiff continues to be targeted by employers seeking high calibre graduates. Each year more than 90 percent of graduates enter employment or professional training/postgraduate study shortly after graduating.

Location & Facilities

The city of Cardiff offers an excellent location in which to live and study, ranked 7th among the Top 50 European Cities by Foreign Direct Investment magazine. It is the Capital city of Wales with all the culture, sports, work opportunities and atmosphere you would expect of a modern European metropolis, but Cardiff is also small enough to retain a very personal, friendly atmosphere, with a population of about 320,000 people, 10% of the population are students which makes it safe, friendly and affordable.

Cardiff was one of the UK's first multi-cultural cities and an estimated 94 languages are spoken here. This is a real advantage for international students because you will find that many of the food and ingredients you have in your country are also sold in Cardiff.

Cardiff has a vibrant cultural scene with an exciting programme of events all year round, from folk music and comedy, to food and film.

The University campus and residences are located in and around Cardiff's magnificent city centre, within easy walking distance of all local amenities.

With a wide range of residences, providing approximately 5300 study bedrooms, Cardiff University students can apply for residences which best suit their particular preferences, interests and budgets. International students are guaranteed a single-occupancy place in University residences for the full duration of their studies.