Welcome to Cardiff University

Cardiff University is an international university with worldwide collaborations and students from over 120 different countries. Founded by the Royal Charter in 1883, the University today combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research with its proud heritage of service and achievement. Cardiff University is ranked 5th in the UK for Research Excellence (Research Excellence Framework REF, 2014) and top 150 Universities in the world (QS World Rankings 2016).  

The University's breadth of expertise in research and research-led teaching encompasses: the humanities; the natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; preparation for a wide range of professions; and a longstanding commitment to lifelong learning.

Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of Britain's top 24 leading research universities. The University is the largest provider of adult education in Wales, with the Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning providing more than 400 part-time courses in venues across South East Wales.

The student population is drawn from a variety of backgrounds, with students attracted from throughout Wales, the rest of the UK and world-wide. International students comprise over 20 per cent of the total student population for 2016. Sunday Times Good University Guide 2013 praised Cardiff University as “one of the best institutions in Britain.”

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