Cardiff University

Es. 1883 | Gwirionedd, Undod a Chytgord

Cardiff University

Es. 1883 | Gwirionedd, Undod a Chytgord

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

33,985

Student Faculty Ratio

10.00

Internationality Factor

22%

Avg Tuition per Student

£8,999

Net assets (2024)

£648.7 milion

Total Income

£634.2 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

Cardiff University, established in 1883, is a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence and a wide range of postgraduate study options. A member of the elite Russell Group, Cardiff University is recognized for its strong graduate prospects and research output. With two main campuses, one located in the heart of Cardiff and the other near Heath Park, the university offers a diverse and vibrant setting for learning.

Cardiff is a city rich in history, culture, and architecture, contributing to its lively and student-friendly atmosphere. Rated as one of the best capital cities in Europe, Cardiff offers an affordable cost of...

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Friary House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AE

+44(0)2920874888

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female59%

Male41%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Non-academic51%

Academic49%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree65%

Postgraduate (taught)25%

Other undergraduate5%

Postgraduate (research)5%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Cardiff University welcomes postgraduate applications for different courses with varying academic or non-academic entry requirements. English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers. Requirements can change and should always be checked on the university's website. Some examples of entry requirements are a 2:1 honours degree or higher in finance, with a score of 60% or more in management accounting, finance and corporate reporting modules (UK) for the MSc in Accounting & Finance, a 2:1 or higher grade in an honours undergraduate law degree, or its international equivalent for the LLM in Human Rights Law, and a 2:2 or higher...

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1883

University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire (Cardiff University’s predecessor institution) was founded.

1893

The College was granted the power to award degrees in its own name.

1904

The College moved to a new purpose-built building in Cathays Park.

1955

The College became a constituent of the University of Wales.

1972

The College became independent, awarding University of Wales degrees.

1997

The College changed its name to Cardiff University, under new UK legislation allowing the title of “university” to be conferred on all colleges with degree-awarding powers.

Public Figures

Roald Dahl

Alumnus, famous author of children's books

Laura Bates

Alumnus, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project

Dame Stephanie Shirley

Alumnus, information technology pioneer and philanthropist