Cardiff University

We are an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city.

About the institution

We are an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city.

Our world-leading research was ranked 5th amongst UK universities in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework for quality and 2nd for impact. We provide an educationally outstanding experience for our students.

Driven by creativity and curiosity, we strive to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.

Number of Undergraduate Students

33260

Average Undergraduate Class Size

Course dependent, but typically not more than 250 in a lecture theatre

Size of Instituition

Very Large Institution >30,000

Selectivity

Selective (25-50% admitted)

Campus Style

City Campus

Education Model

We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes for some courses

Are there study abroad options?

Yes for some courses

Cost of Tuition

£9,000 for home/EU students. International is different and subject dependent.

Funding

Yes https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/funding-and-fees/international-scholarships

IB Grade Requirements

30-36 points

UFP Grade Requirements

We accept all qualifications, will be looked at on case by case basis

Subjects

View our course catalogue

World Top 200

UK Top 30

	Linguistics	World Top 200
	Mathematics	World Top 300
	Mathematics	UK Top 50
	Mechanical Engineering	UK Top 30
	Mechanical Engineering	World Top 200
	Medical Technology & Bioengineering	UK Top 20
	Medicine	UK Top 20
	Medicine	World Top 200
	Modern Languages	World Top 300
	Music	UK Top 20
	Nursing	World Top 100
	Nursing & Midwifery	UK Top 20
	Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics	UK Top 10
	Pharmacology & Pharmacy	UK Top 10
	Pharmacy & Pharmacology	World Top 100

Subject Name	Degree Area
Social Policy	Society & Social Sciences
Sociology	Society & Social Sciences
Software Engineering	Computing & ICT
Statistics	Mathematics
Theology and Religious Studies	Society & Social Sciences
Urban Planning	Society & Social Sciences
Zoology	Sciences

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