Cardiff University
Cardiff University’s global community, reputation and partnerships are at the heart of its identity
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research. Through this blend of established tradition and cutting-edge innovation, Cardiff University offers a stimulating environment for higher education study and research. Cardiff is a world top 100 university and a member of the elite Russell Group of Britain's top 24 leading research universities.
The University's breadth of expertise in research-led teaching encompasses the humanities; the natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; journalism and business studies; engineering and technology; and a commitment to lifelong learning. According to the QS World University Rankings by subject 2016/17, Cardiff University is amongst the world’s top 50 elite institutions in subjects including Psychology, Architecture, and Communications.
Cardiff University is a global community located in the capital city of Wales, a welcoming metropolitan environment. The city is not only cheaper to live in than other large UK cities like London and Edinburgh, but is also full of cultural attractions and entertainment venues. Cardiff promises to be a lively, friendly, and spacious city. Recently, our campus has been used to film exciting BBC productions such as Sherlock and Doctor Who!
Key numbers
- Total number of students: 30,000
- More than 7,000 international students
- 95% employment rate after graduation (HESA 2015/16)
- Over 145,000 alumni across the globe from more than 180 countries
Rankings
- 5th in the UK for overall Research Quality (REF 2014)
- Top 100 in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017)
- 36th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2018)
- 42nd in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2018)
- 46th in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2017)
- Top 5 in the UK for Architecture, Civil Engineering, Communications & Media Studies, Journalism, Pharmacy, Psychology, and other subjects.
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