Cardiff University in UK

Cardiff Institution was founded in 1883 as a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. The University's motto is "Gwirionedd, Undod A Chytgord," which translates to "Truth, Unity, and Concord."

Cardiff University is regarded as one of the best teaching and research universities in the United Kingdom, according to independent government assessments. Nearly 30,000 students, including nearly 10,000 international students, are currently enrolled at the Welsh university, which blends excellent modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching with its historic heritage of recent triumphs.

Social sciences, engineering, technology, and a wide range of business vocations are among Cardiff University's areas of specialisation in research and research-led teaching. The University is currently ranked 5th in the UK for research quality, and it is in the top 160 of the QS World Rankings. The 'Oxbridge of Journalism,' as the School of Journalism, Media, and Cultural Studies has been dubbed.

After graduation, 95% of Cardiff University alumni find work or continue their education, while 78% find graduate-level work. Cardiff University is also a member of the famous Russell Group, which consists of 24 of the UK's most prestigious research universities.

Competitive compensation, an outstanding array of perks, excellent career growth, and a positive working environment are all available to you as a student at Cardiff University.

Services for International Students

For international students, the International Development department organises an orientation package that includes a coach pick-up service from Cardiff and Heathrow airports and drop-off at your accommodation.

The induction programme consists of five days of activities designed to familiarise students with Cardiff, the University, the city, and the surrounding countryside. Trips like the South Wales tour are a great way for students to meet new people in a casual setting.
Cardiff University also has a number of international societies, including groups for Asian, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Nigerian, Pakistani, and Thai students.

Ranking

• 35th in the Times University Guide 2022
• 38th in the Guardian University Guide 2022
• 151st in QS World University Rankings 2022
• 189th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
• 101st-150th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021

The only Welsh university in the top 200 in the QS World Rankings is Cardiff University. Cardiff University was ranked 5th in the UK for the quality of its submissions in the 2014 Research Assessment Exercise. The following subjects fared especially well:

• Civil and Construction Engineering
• Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
• Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
• Sociology
• Education
• Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
• Modern Languages and Linguistics

Accommodation

All first-year international undergraduates admitted through the regular admissions cycle are guaranteed a room in one of the university's 5,100 student rooms. Single en-suite study bedrooms in self-catered apartments and students make up the vast bulk of student residences.

For sports fans, Talybont's primary accommodation site includes a state-of-the-art sports training village and fitness complex that hosted competitors during the London 2012 Olympics.

Location

All first-year international undergraduates admitted through the regular admissions cycle are guaranteed a room in one of the university's 5,100 student rooms. Single en-suite study bedrooms in self-catered apartments and students make up the vast bulk of student residences.

For sports fans, Talybont's primary accommodation site includes a state-of-the-art sports training village and fitness complex that hosted competitors during the London 2012 Olympics.

Alumni

• Professor Sir Martin Evans FRS is the president of Cardiff University and a 2007 Nobel Laureate.
• Neil Kinnock is a former Labour Party leader and the president of Cardiff University.
• Nathan Cleverly is a world champion boxer in the light heavyweight division.
• Martin Lewis is a television and radio host who has been on Radio 1 and This Morning.
• Huw Edwards is a journalist who has won a BAFTA award for his work as a BBC News presenter.
• Founder of Specsavers, Dame Mary Perkins