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Cardiff University

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Russell Group

About

Why study at Cardiff University?

Cardiff University is a public research university in the Welsh capital, founded in 1883 and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. It teaches across three colleges covering arts, humanities and social sciences; biomedical and life sciences; and physical sciences and engineering, and is well known for journalism, medicine, dentistry, architecture, psychology and law.

At a glance

Cardiff University in numbers

2Campuses
1883Founded
#179QS World Ranking 2027
#257THE World Ranking 2027
#37Guardian 2026
#22THE REF ranking 2021
31,500Students

Rankings

How it ranks

#179

QS World University Rankings 2027

#257

Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027

#37

The Guardian University Guide 2026

#22

Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021

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Where you'll study

Campus locations

Cathays Park Campus

Home to most of Cardiff University’s academic schools, Cathays Park combines historic Portland stone buildings and tree-lined avenues with modern laboratories, lecture theatres and study spaces. Its central location places students close to the Students’ Union and the cultural, social and professional opportunities of Cardiff city centre.

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Funding

Scholarships

Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.

Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate International Scholarship

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