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Cardiff University is a public university with around 31,000 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
30,930
Students
1883
Founded
208
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
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Graduate outcomes
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Relative position62nd percentile
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Relative position84th percentile
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About Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a public university with around 31,000 students, founded in 1883. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Cardiff University at a glance.
1883
Founded
30,930
Students
Cardiff
Location
208
Programmes listed
Public university
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to Cardiff University through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, Cardiff University considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to Cardiff University through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at Cardiff University
208 programmes at Cardiff University. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Archaeology and Heritage Science | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Environmental Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Business Economics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| English Language and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Human and Social Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Journalism and Communications | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Modern Chinese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Welsh and Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Archaeology and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| English Language and Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and a Modern Language | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and History | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature with Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature, Journalism and Media | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and a Modern Language | BA (Hons) | History |
| Journalism, Communications and Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Linguistics and a Modern Language | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Media and Communications | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Media, Journalism and Culture | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Modern History, Politics & International Relations | BA (Hons) | History |
| Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Music and a Modern Language | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Music and English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Philosophy and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Philosophy, Politics and International Relations | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics, International Relations and a Modern Language | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Religion, Philosophy and Ethics | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Translation | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Translation with a Placement Year Abroad | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Welsh | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Welsh and a Modern Language | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Welsh and English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Welsh and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Welsh and Journalism | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Welsh and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Welsh and Music | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Welsh and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Welsh, Politics and International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Dental Surgery | BDS (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Architectural Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architectural Engineering with a Year in Industry | BEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Midwifery | BMid (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Music | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Music | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Nursing (Adult) Autumn Intake | BN (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing (Child) | BN (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing (Mental Health) Autumn Intake | BNurs (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Applied Software Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Architecture | BSc (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architecture with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Architecture |
| Astrophysics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Banking and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Banking and Finance with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Business Economics with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (Human Resource Management) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (International Management) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (International Management) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (Logistics and Operations) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (Logistics and Operations) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (Marketing) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (Marketing) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management with Welsh | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management with Welsh with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management(Human Resource Management) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with a Year in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with a Year in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security with a Year in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Social Policy | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Education | BSc (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Environmental Geography with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Geoscience | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Geoscience with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Sustainability Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Exploration Geology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Exploration Geology with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Financial Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Financial Mathematics with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Financial Mathematics with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Geology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Human Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Human Geography and Planning | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Human Geography and Planning with a Professional Placement Year (Accredited) | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Human Geography with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| in Urban Planning and Development | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| in Urban Planning and Development with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| Marine Geography | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Marine Geography with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics for the Modern World | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics for the Modern World with a Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics for the Modern World with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics for the Modern World with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with a Year Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Medical Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Occupational Therapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Physical Geography | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Physical Geography with a Year of Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with a Professional Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Medical Physics | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Physiotherapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Radiotherapy and Oncology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Social Science | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Education | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Social Policy | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| BScEcon (Hons) Politics and Sociology | Degree | Politics & International Relations |
| Dental Hygiene | DipHE | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and Welsh | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with Criminology | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with Politics and International Relations | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| MBBCh (Hons) Medicine | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
| MBBCh (Hons) Medicine (Graduate Entry) | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biochemistry | MBiochem (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| MBiomed (Hons) Biomedical Sciences | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Year in Industry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Architectural Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architectural Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Year in Industry) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mathematics | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with a Professional Placement Year | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with a Year of Study Abroad | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Optometry | MOptom (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Optometry | MOptom (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Pharmacy | MPharm (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Astrophysics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with a Professional Placement Year | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Computer Science | MSci (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with a Year in Industry | MSci (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with a Year of Study Abroad | MSci (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Environmental Geography | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Geoscience | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Exploration Geology | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Marine Geography | MSci (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Physical Geography | MSci (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
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Campus & locations
Cardiff University is a campus-based public university in Cardiff.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Cardiff
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at Cardiff University in Cardiff. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
31,505
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
16%
International
students from outside the UK
21%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White79%
Asian11%
Black3%
Mixed5%
Other2%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is Cardiff University right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- are aiming for a research-intensive Russell Group environment
- like the idea of student life in Cardiff
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Cardiff University, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Cardiff University awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
Tuition is set under Wales’s own student-finance system. For eligible Welsh-domiciled students, Student Finance Wales can cover tuition and offers a mix of grant and loan for living costs.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Cardiff with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Cardiff University’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body Russell Group
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Cardiff University awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Russell Group member
One of 24 research-intensive UK universities, a marker of research strength and strong employer recognition.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
Cardiff University is in Wales. Your funding route depends on where you normally live, not only where you study. Eligible Welsh-domiciled students apply through Student Finance Wales. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
For eligible Welsh-domiciled students, paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
Maintenance support
A mix of grant and loan, weighted to household income.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff University
Is Cardiff University officially recognised?
Yes. Cardiff University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised and it is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
How big is Cardiff University?
Around 30,930 students, founded in 1883.
What can I study at Cardiff University?
208 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Cardiff University?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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