Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Cardiff Metropolitan is a Wales-based university established in 1865. It is divided into five campuses/ schools: Art & Design, Management, Sport & Health Sciences, Education and Social Policy, and Technologies. Cardiff Metropolitan University is among the top-ranked modern universities in Wales. Currently, Cardiff Metropolitan is home to more than 11,000 students.

Cardiff Metropolitan University has produced many successful alums working in various leading organisations, including Phil Steele (writer), Simon Fowler (singer), and Jill Dando (Journalist). In order to reduce the impact on the environment, Cardiff Metropolitan University is committed to supporting sustainable travel. With modern infrastructure, it provides all the facilities, including libraries, sports, laboratories, health professions clinics, and computer labs.

The university is located in the capital city of Wales, Cardiff, where the students can easily enjoy the nightlife, shopping, multiple cuisines, green spaces, waterways and more. The university provides an inclusive and friendly environment to international students with all the support they need. As a driver of education, it works to ensure that every student at the university can realise their full potential. It also believes in being a catalyst for innovation and growth of the economy. Here are some reasons to stick with Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Support to Students

Cardiff Metropolitan Universities provides a diverse and dynamic environment with students from over 143 countries. It offers free, impartial, non-judgemental and confidential counselling and advice to ensure the well-being of its students.

Cardiff University also facilitates various workshops, one-on-one specialist tutoring and mentor appointments to help students overcome barriers to their learning. Moreover, work placements and study visits ensure that students graduate with practical skills and great jobs.

Cardiff Metropolitan Universities also supports/helps students gain skills like Leadership, Motivation, Problem Solving, Career Management, Digital Skills, Communication, Adaptability, and Personal Branding.

Future Prospects and Employment

Degree affiliated with Cardiff Metropolitan University is respected and recognised worldwide. The university has close links with about 5,000 employers that help in teaching the programmes that are industry focused. It also provides apt counselling and resources to help students make an effective application for a job or further study course.

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s new initiative, Shape Your Future, has been designed to support students' skills development and highlights all the extra-curricular opportunities. With Shape Your Future, students can explore and refine career options, enhancing their skill set. These things increase their chances of getting well-paying jobs when competing for future roles and opportunities.

Academic Reputation

Cardiff Metropolitan University was rated Silver by the TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) in 2017. On the other hand, The Higher Education Academy's Postgraduate Research Students Survey ranked Cardiff Metropolitan University among the top 10 UK universities in its five key measurement areas.

Cardiff aims to maintain its academic reputation by delivering high-quality education to its students. Moreover, it is a business-oriented university, and its teaching base provides the platform for developing a wide range of services relevant to many industries. It believes in adopting practical-based and research-based approaches to teaching.

• More than 1200 international students from about 143 countries

• Awarded silver ratings by TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework)

• 96% of graduates find employment or start further studies within six months of graduating

• 85% student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey

• Amongst the global top 15 universities for International Student Support.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is one of the most affordable universities in Wales. The fee structure for the undergraduate courses is nearly £14,500 per year, and for postgraduate, it is £15,500 (for the full course). The average cost of living in Cardiff city for an international student is approximately £10,000 per year.

High-quality teaching, research, and enthusiastic academic staff reflect Cardiff Metropolitan University's ranking. The national ranking organisations (The Guardian, The Complete University Guide, and Sunday Times) include Cardiff Metropolitan University in the Top 100 universities of UK. Whereas the World Ranking organisation, Times Higher Education, places universities between 801-1000 worldwide. The exact rankings of the university are mentioned below.

Cardiff Metropolitan University provides two Intakes to international students, i.e. in September and January. The average acceptance rate of the university is about 64%. The application deadline for both intakes is mentioned below.

International students with an average academic score can also get into Cardiff Metropolitan University. To enrol for a bachelor’s degree, students need to have a minimum of 60% marks in the 12th standard. Whereas, to pursue a master's degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University, one needs 50%  marks in a bachelor’s degree.

Cardiff Metropolitan University also accepts applications on the basis of MOI (Medium of Instruction). If the student cannot score minimum marks in 12th English, they can also appear for the English Proficiency Test (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE). The eligibility criteria to take admission to Cardiff Metropolitan University are mentioned below.