Cardiff University

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Cardiff University: the applicant's brief

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The short answer

Cardiff University is a public university in the United Kingdom. It suits international students who want to study at an independent degree-awarding university in Cardiff, Wales.
What you can study

Cardiff University is a research university. A full programme catalogue is not given here, so confirm the available subjects and degrees on the university website before applying.
Getting in

International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions route and check the entry requirements for their chosen course on the university website. Because course-specific requirements are not listed here, the key things to confirm are academic entry standards, English language requirements, deadlines, and any document requirements.
What it costs

The university does not publish a tuition fee range here for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Cardiff will depend on housing, transport, and everyday spending, so check current estimates before you apply.
Coming from abroad

The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the course page before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa requirements, English language evidence, tuition fees, accommodation options, and application deadlines with the university.
How it compares

There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom. Cardiff University stands out in that group as a public research university in Wales with degree-awarding powers and an independent university status, so it may suit students looking for a large UK university rather than a specialist provider.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Cardiff University

What type of university is Cardiff University?

It is a public university.

Where is Cardiff University located?

It is in Cardiff, Wales, in the United Kingdom.

Does Cardiff University award its own degrees?

Yes. It became an independent university awarding its own degrees in 2005.

What is the university website?

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/

Overview

Cardiff University 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. It was renamed University College, Cardiff in 1972 and merged with the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology in 1988 to become University of Wales College, Cardiff and then University of Wales, Cardiff in 1996. In 1997, it received degree-awarding powers, but held them in abeyance. It adopted the operating name of Cardiff University in 1999; this became its legal name in 2005, when it became an independent university awarding its own degrees.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.