

University profile
Cardiff, United Kingdom
About
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.
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At a glance
Rankings
#179
QS World University Rankings 2027
#201
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study

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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Cardiff’s dedicated healthcare campus is home to the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Healthcare Sciences. Located alongside the University Hospital of Wales, it gives students access to specialist teaching facilities, laboratories, clinical environments, a health library and dedicated student services.
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