Cardiff University
Great things happen here
Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group offering degrees recognised by employers around the world. 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 2026 entry, register to find out more about what makes Cardiff a great choice for international students.
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12th
in the UK for graduate employability.
90%
of our research has been confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent
2nd
Diverse, welcoming, safe
260+
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Why Cardiff?
A world class education takes place in spaces built for discovery, so here at Cardiff, you’ll benefit from facilities designed to foster your learning and exploration.
Whether you come from near or far, you will join a tight-knit community, spread across two sites with an abundance of beautiful buildings and student spaces right next to the city centre.
While our campus is walkable, its offering is mighty. You’ll enjoy state of the art facilities for studying, learning and socialising, designed with the flexibility to help you achieve your degree in the way that works for you.
Together, we can
Career support from Cardiff University
Get a world-class education from a Russell Group university, which helps you plan for your future from your very first day. Our Careers and Employability service offers career planning, CV and interview preparation tools, start-up support to help you bring your business idea to life, access to international employers and even part-time work while you’re in Cardiff.

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

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

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

An active international careers network with access to top recruiters, networking events and job vacancies.
Student Life at Cardiff
Cardiff University was one of my topmost preferences while applying mainly because of its high ranking. It was one of the best schools for Architecture in UK and getting into it was something like a dream come true for me.
Debopriya, India
Architecture (BArch/MArch)
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