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.
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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
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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
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Student life
In the UK, universities will typically have a Students’ Union (SU), which is an independent hub for everything related to student life- and Cardiff University has one of the best. Our SU is consistently voted among the top 3 in the country and is central in making sure that Cardiff students have an unforgettable experience, for all the right reasons.
With more than 200 societies and over 60 sports clubs to choose from, you are sure to find your community no matter how niche- and if it doesn’t already exist? You can set up your own one!
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!