Cardiff University

What you learn here goes further

Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, offering degrees recognised by employers around the world. Here, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experiences to tackle real-world challenges and shape what’s next.

Located in the capital city of Wales, Cardiff is multicultural and vibrant place to live and study along with being one of the most affordable cities in the UK.

With scholarships available for 2027 entry, register to discover what makes Cardiff University a great choice for international students.

Why Cardiff?

We have a long history of welcoming international students to Cardiff. The city is easy to enjoy; safe, great transport links across the UK and Europe, host to regular international sporting and cultural events and a lively food and music scene with festivals throughout the year.

2nd

in the UK for affordable student living.

11th

in the UK for research

Scholarships

available to students joining us in 2027 across a range of different programmes

3rd

best Student’s Union in the UK.

12th

for graduate employability in the UK

Diverse, welcoming, safe

Cardiff is a capital city with a lively culture.

260+

student clubs and societies, to ensure that you have the best possible experience at university

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Browse our courses

We offer a wide range courses, from the traditionally popular, to the highly specialised. Visit our colleges to find out more:

Students sat outside building

Browse our courses

We offer a wide range courses, from the traditionally popular, to the highly specialised. Visit our colleges to find out more:

Career support from Cardiff University

A Cardiff University degree is designed to help you turn what you learn into action.

Our Careers and Employability service are here to support you from your very first day with career planning, CV and interview preparation tools, opportunities to connect with employers, start-up support to help you bring your business idea to life, and even access to part-time work while you’re studying in Cardiff.

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More than 350 degrees with professional accreditation to help you progress further and faster in your career.

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Entrepreneur support that continues after graduation, with access to mentors, skills development and workspace.

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Transferable skills embedded into your degree to help you succeed in any professional environment.

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An active international careers network with access to top recruiters, networking events and job vacancies.

Student Life at Cardiff

Facts about Wales

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Castles

Wales has a rich history and is known as the ‘castle capital of the world’. You’ll find more than 600 castles in Wales, including the 2,000-year-old Cardiff Castle.

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Dragons

The red dragon is the national symbol of Wales. Legends tell the story of how the red dragon was roused to defend Wales against an invading white dragon in a fierce battle. 

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National Parks

A short distance beyond Cardiff, you can explore the beauty of National Parks like the Bannau Brycheiniog and the rugged coastlines of Pembrokeshire.
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Croeso (Welcome)

Home to Europe’s oldest living language, Welsh is spoken by around 20% of the population. But don’t worry- everyone speaks English as well! 

I chose Cardiff University because it offered the right combination of academic excellence, practical learning and career opportunities, and I was particularly drawn to the emphasis on applying theory to real-world challenges throughout my course. I love Cardiff’s diverse and welcoming international community and the student friendly environment in such an affordable city.
Gaurika, Business Economics (BSc)

Chat to our students

Do you have questions about student life in Cardiff? Want to find out more about residences, internships, student support, or simply where to find the best coffee? 

Come and chat to our current students, they will be happy to hear from you!

Cardiff Contact

Our team of friendly advisors is here to help you.

Our International Office team is here to answer any questions that you have about Cardiff University, our programmes, the application process, life in the UK and anything else!