Cardiff University

About

Cardiff University (Welsh: Prifysgol Caerdydd) is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire and became a founding college of the University of Wales in 1893. 

Objectives

Providing a focus, forum and unified voice for the cross-disciplinary manufacturing research community throughout Cardiff University, actively promoting its work on the global stage so as to maximise the impact of its achievements and thus demonstrate Cardiff University’s standing as an internationally leading centre of excellence for manufacturing research, teaching and knowledge exchange.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Arts
• Humanities and Social Sciences; Biomedical and Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Reasons to Study at Cardiff University

1. Launch your career

   Cardiff University provides careers and employability support from day one, helping you with everything from CV writing and interviews to finding work experience and internships. Cardiff University has over 1,000 opportunities for you to explore on their online jobs board, and their students have taken placements with more than 100 employers.

    

2. Research that matters

   At Cardiff University, you’ll have the chance to work alongside their experts in their field who share your passion for creating lasting change. They work closely together across disciplines and in partnership with industry and government, to make the work they do more rigorous, exciting and insightful and to generate real-world impact with a legacy.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

• Check the course page for course specific requirements
• Check your qualifications by visiting the relevant country page
• Meet the English language requirements

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• Check the course page for course specific requirements
• Check your qualifications by visiting the relevant country page
• Meet the English language requirements

Supporting Documents

• Copies of your degree certificate and academic transcripts (or a partial transcript if you are still studying)
• The contact details of a referee – ask your referee to fill out our referee report form or get a signed and dated reference on headed paper
• Evidence of your English language level (if English is not your first language) 
• A copy of your passport (if you need a visa to study here)

Depending on the course you apply for, you may also be asked to provide additional documents, such as:

• Further references
• A personal statement
• A portfolio
• A research proposal

How To Apply For Admission

For Undergraduate: All students applying to study a full-time undergraduate degree programmes should apply through UCAS.

For Postgraduate: Apply through the school's online application portal via their course page you can save your application and return to it later, so you don’t need to complete it all at once.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +44 (0)29 2087 4432, +44 (0)29 2087 4455

Gallery

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  Football Team

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  University Laboratory

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  Graduation Moments

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  Lecture Room

University Tour

Facilities

• Library: Cardiff University's libraries hold over 1.1 million printed books and provide access to more than 1.5 million online books, journals and resources.
• Sports: Cardiff offers a fantastic sports scene right at your doorstep. You can catch a rugby match at the Principality Stadium, play cricket in Sophia Gardens, or even try white-water rafting in the Sports Village. Beyond these iconic venues, you'll find athletic grounds, golf courses, sailing clubs, climbing spots, and even circus classes. Cardiff's diverse sports venues mean there's something for every student, no matter your interest or skill level.
• Gym: Cardiff University's Fitness and Conditioning Centre boast of a newly refurbished fitness facility offering three floors of cardio, resistance and weights equipment.
• Research Center: Research facilities range from environmental characterisation labs and biotechnology services to gas turbine combustors, lightning laboratories, and our Cardiff Innovation Campus.
• Place of Worship: Exploring life and faith, and building community, the diverse chaplaincy is at the service of the university helping students to settle in and meet new people. The chaplaincy is made up of Christian (Catholic, Church in Wales (Anglican), Methodist, and Eastern Christian), Buddhist and Muslim chaplains. They also have a Jewish chaplain who is chaplain to all of the universities in the south west of the UK.

Accreditations

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International for its business school
• Association of MBAs (AMBA) for its MBA programs
• Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Professor Gavin Shaddick

  Pro Vice-chancellor Professor Gavin received his PhD in statistics and epidemiology from Imperial College where he was a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Immediately prior to ... read more

  joining Cardiff University in 2024, He was Executive Dean of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Partnerships and External Collaboration at Royal Holloway University of London.
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  Dr Theodoros Arvanitopoulos

  Lecturer Dr Theodoros Arvanitopoulos joined the Economics Section of Cardiff Business School as a Lecturer in Economics in September 2024. He holds a PhD in Energy Economics and Applied Econometrics from Unive... read more

  rsity College London (UCL) and a masters degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham.

  
   

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  Dr Carmela Bosangit

  Senior Lecturer Dr Carmela Bosangit is a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Business School. She completed her PhD in Business and Management at the University of Nottingham and her Master of Science degree in Leisure, Touri... read more

  sm and Environment at Wageningen University, Netherlands. 
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  Giandomenico Di Domenico

  Lecturer Giandomenico Di Domenico is a Lecturer in Marketing and Strategy at Cardiff Business School. Before joining Cardiff Business School, he has been conducting his doctoral studies at the University of Po... read more

  rtsmouth (2019-2022).

  
   

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  Professor Nicole Koenig-Lewis

  Professor Dr Nicole Koenig-Lewis is a Professor of Marketing at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University and an affiliate to CAST (Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations). 

  
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Notable Alumni

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  Gwilym Lee Actor
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  Jamie Wallis Politician
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  David Richards, Baron Richards of Herstmonceux Military personnel
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  Ayanda Dlodlo Politician

History

The University opened its doors on 24 October 1883 and was formally established by Royal Charter in 1884.