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 your qualifications by visiting the relevant country page
• English language requirements

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• 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:

1. Choose what you want to study by searching the school's courses page
2. Check the UCAS deadline for your course
3. Check the entry requirements on the school's courses page
4. Apply through UCAS. Before you make your online application, you will need to register with UCAS.
5. Wait for the school to decide
6. Reply to your university offers.
7. Check what your exam results mean.
8. Confirm your university place.

• Applications should be made by an online application however if you are unable to complete the application online you will need to fill in a paper application.
• If you're an international student applying to study with Cardiff University, you may also need to consider:

1. Applying for a visa
2. Checking your qualifications by visiting the relevant country page
3. English language requirements
4. English language courses

For Postgraduate:

1. Choose a taught course or research area.
2. Check the start date and application deadline.
3. Check the entry requirements - if you have not yet met the entry requirements, you can usually still apply for a course. You may receive an offer of a place on the condition that you meet the requirements before you start the course.
4. Check you can pay the fees (they vary depending on course) and the living costs.
5. Look at the school's funding pages to see the financial support available - if you intend to apply for funding, you are advised to submit your application at least two months before a scholarship deadline.
6. Write a research proposal and find a supervisor to discuss your proposal (for self-funded research projects only).
7. Gather the supporting documents required for your application.
8. Apply through the school's online application portal via their course and research area pages - you can save your application and return to it later, so you don’t need to complete it all at once.
9. Wait for the school to process your application.
10. The school will send you an offer find out what your offer means.
11. You should reply to the offer by the set deadline.
12. Once the school has confirmed your offer, the school will write to you to officially welcome you to Cardiff University and provide any further information you need.
13. If you're an international student applying to Cardiff University, you may also need to:

• Apply for a visa
• Check your qualifications by visiting the relevant country page
• Meet the English language requirements
• Consider an English language course

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.

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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  Professor Urfan Khaliq

  Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Prior to becoming PVC and Head of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in 2021, Professor Urfan held several senior roles in the School of Law and Politics. These included: Director of ... read more

  Research (Law), Head of Law, Director of Recruitment and Admissions and Head of School.
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  Norman Doe

  Professor of Law, School of Law and Politics Norman is a professor of law at the School of Law and Politics, Cardiff University, where he also directs the LLM in Canon Law and the Centre for Law and Religion. At Cardiff, he has served as Directo... read more

  r of Research for the REF 2014. Norman has been a visiting fellow/scholar at several Oxford colleges, and since 1999 he has been a visiting professor at the University of Paris, teaching Anglican canon law on the doctoral Gratianus Programme. 

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.