Cardiff University
What you learn here goes further
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?
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
Browse our courses
Browse our courses
Career support from Cardiff University
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.
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
Facts about Wales
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.
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.
National Parks
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!
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!