Cardiff University is in one of the most affordable cities in the UK

Cardiff University is an ambitious, innovative institution located in the heart of the Welsh capital. As the only Russell Group university in Wales, it combines a strong international reputation with a supportive and welcoming student experience. Research at Cardiff University is considered world-leading and was ranked 11th for impact among UK universities in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. 

With more than 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, students can choose from a wide variety of courses while benefiting from excellent teaching, personalised support and strong industry links. International students benefit from specialised career support, available free to current students and graduates for up to three years after graduation, covering career planning, work experience and global job applications.

Cardiff University has been voted one of the 10 most beautiful campuses in the UK and combines historic architecture with modern facilities, including the Centre for Student Life  which brings together academic, wellbeing and career support services under one roof. Students also benefit from 16 libraries, dedicated study spaces and specialist facilities across campuses.

Cardiff is one of the UK's most affordable university cities (NatWest Student Living Index 2025). Students have all the advantages of living in a young, bustling capital where 20% of the residents are students: beautiful green spaces, great transport links and a year-round calendar of international sporting and cultural events. Within 30 minutes, they can be exploring the rugged coastline, hiking up a mountain or admiring waterfalls in surrounding national parks.

• A degree from Cardiff University opens doors across the globe. Ranked 12th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Good University Guide 2026), the University equips students with the skills, experience and confidence to succeed in competitive international job markets.
• Ranked 3rd best Students' Union in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2026), Cardiff offers more than 300 clubs and societies, dedicated international and postgraduate communities, and opportunities to build lifelong friendships and professional networks.
• Students benefit from research-led teaching at a top 20 UK university for research quality, learning alongside experts who are shaping discoveries and innovations in their fields.