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Cardiff University (CU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. CU is an active member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), European University Association (EUA), The Russell Group, Universities UK.
The university is in top-190 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-200.
CU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 130 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 145 |
| Arts & Humanities | 148 |
| Accounting & Finance | 151-200 |
| Engineering & Technology | 205 |
| Natural Sciences | 236 |

The academic calendar at CU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United Kingdom. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 4,501 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 7,810 USD. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

School education in United Kingdom lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at CU, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 90. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. Applicants will need a subject exam — A-Level.
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at CU.
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 90 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.
The campus of CU is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at CU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

Students can stay in United Kingdom for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. CU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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