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# 186QS World University Rankings

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358Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

26 % International students

About Cardiff University

Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city.

As a member of the Russell Group, Cardiff is one of Britain's top 24 leading research universities and we are...
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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city.

As a member of the Russell Group, Cardiff is one of Britain's top 24 leading research universities and we are...
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Available programmes

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University information

With over 300 undergraduate courses and postgraduate programmes to choose from, join us and benefit from our excellent facilities, a great student experience and as a graduate, be in demand by leading employers. 

We consider a range of international qualifications and entry requirements will vary based on the programme.
Most undergraduate courses require equivalent grades of A-level...
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General

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6.5+

Cardiff University is made up of two large, well-located campuses.

  • Cathays Park: with wide tree-lined avenues and elegant Portland stone buildings, it's an inspiring place to study.
  • Heath Park: our dedicated healthcare campus, with four Academic Schools on the same site as the University Hospital of Wales.

Both campuses are within a short distance of Cardiff city centre where you’ll find beautiful...
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Student life

Cardiff offers an outstanding environment for students, combining an affordable, friendly atmosphere with the opportunities of a vibrant capital city. As 11th biggest city in the UK and one of the most cost-effective university cities, it provides a high quality of life with modern shopping centres, historic arcades, 330 parks and green spaces, and a thriving food and nightlife scene....
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Cardiff University graduates are amongst the most sought-after in the UK. 86% of Cardiff University’s graduates were working in the UK in highly skilled employment, 15 months after their course ended. The University remains first in Wales for this measure and is placed in the top 20 providers in the sector. 

We also have dedicated student support services who can help you map out your future...
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Tuition fees

Domestic Students

9,000 GBP
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International Students

19,700 GBP
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We offer a range of prestigious scholarships for international students, worth over £2M at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships awards between £3,500 to £10,000 tuition fee discount to international students across a variety of postgraduate taught programmes..

The Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships offer several half-fee scholarships to undergraduate international students who can demonstrate their academic potential.  

Visit our website to learn more about our international scholarships.

Rankings & Ratings

Cardiff University is one of the top public universities in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is ranked #186 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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Ranking criteria

Overall
47.6
Academic Reputation
46.8
Citations per Faculty
30
Employment Outcomes
18.9
Employer Reputation
43.2
Faculty Student Ratio
36.1
International Faculty Ratio
82.8
International Research Network
92.3
International Student Ratio
67.7
Sustainability
96

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #143
  • 2014
    #=136
  • 2015
    #=123
  • 2016
    #122
  • 2017
    #140
  • 2018
    #=137
  • 2019
    #145
  • 2020
    #154
  • 2021
    #159
  • 2022
    #=151
  • 2023
    #166
  • 2024
    #=154
  • 2025
    #186

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Frequently Asked Questions

Details of the funding that Cardiff University is aware of are available on international scholarship page.

You may also wish to contact your local educational advisor or British Council  for advice.   

Relevant information on application process, requirements, deadlines and advice on the next steps for undergraduate studies can be found in our detailed application guide.

Cardiff University has a wide range of courses on offer at Postgraduate level. After researching our postgraduate taught programmes, course structure, career opportunities and tuition fees, you can follow our step-by-step guide application guide.  


More information on our postgraduate research courses and ways to apply can be found on postgraduate research page..


You can also visit our  Academic School pages  for information about the facilities, courses and the most up to date news.

You may also require an English language qualification to study with us and we accept a variety of  English language qualifications . Please, be aware that for Clinical Postgraduate programmes in the School of Dentistry, and Postgraduate vocational programmes in the Law School, we can only consider IELTS.

We also offer a range of  English Language  courses for students looking to improve their English language level before starting their academic programme.

You can get in touch with student ambassadors though our live chat. You can also apply filters like levels and area of study if you have questions about a particular course, and set the origin of the student if you would like to speak to someone in your own language. 

There are a number of ways you can contact us and keep up-to-date with our international activities.


If you have a specific question or feedback, you can complete our online form or contact us via email. Please provide as much information as possible to help us with your enquiry.


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