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About CU
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 ranked number 155 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The educational institution is in 187 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
CU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Anatomy & Physiology | 102 |
Accounting & Finance | 104 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 117 |
Social Sciences & Management | 134 |
Arts & Humanities | 143 |
Engineering & Technology | 214 |
Natural Sciences | 238 |

CU tuition fees
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 4,132 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 7,170 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.
Study programs at CU
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology (BSc)
Environmental Geography
Environmental Geography (BSc)
Environmental Geography with a Year of Study Abroad (BSc)
Environmental Geoscience
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Business Economics with a European Language (French) (BSc)
Business Economics with a European Language (German) (BSc)
Business Economics with a European Language (Spanish) (BSc)
Business Management with Welsh (BSc)
Business Management with Welsh with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Applied Sciences & Professions
Computer Science with Security and Forensics (BSc)
Computer Science with Security and Forensics with a Year in Industry (BSc)
Computer Science with Security and Forensics with a Year of Study Abroad (BSc)
Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology (BSc)
Human and Social Sciences (BSc)
Engineering & Technology
Architectural Engineering
Architectural Engineering (BEng)
Architectural Engineering (International) (MEng)
Architectural Engineering (International) with a Year in Industry (MEng)
Architectural Engineering (MEng)
Agriculture & Forestry
Biological Sciences (Zoology) (BSc)
Biological Sciences (Zoology) with Professional Training Year (BSc)
Marine Geography
Marine Geography (BSc)
Marine Geography with a Year of Study Abroad (BSc)
Economics & Business Management
Accounting (BSc)
Accounting and Finance with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Accounting with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Banking and Finance
Banking and Finance with a European Language (French)
Computer Science & IT
Applied Software Engineering (BSc)
Computer Science
Computer Science
Computer Science with Security and Forensics (BSc)
Computer Science with Security and Forensics with a Year in Industry (BSc)
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient History (BA)
Ancient History and History (BA)
Archaeology
Archaeology (BA)
Archaeology and Ancient History (BA)
Arts & Humanities
Ancient History (BA)
Ancient History and History (BA)
Architectural Engineering
Architectural Engineering (BEng)
Architectural Engineering (International) (MEng)
Law
Accounting and Finance (BSc)
Law (LLB)
Law and Criminology (LLB)
Law and French (LLB)
Law and Politics (LLB)
Medicine
Adult Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing (Adult) Spring Intake (BN)
Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health) Autumn Intake (BN)
Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health) Spring Intake (BN)
Biochemistry
Physical Sciences
Accounting (BSc)
Accounting and Finance with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Astrophysics
Astrophysics (BSc)
Business Economics
Accounting & Finance
Accounting (BSc)
Accounting and Finance (BSc)
Accounting and Finance with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Accounting with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Banking and Finance
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting (BSc)
Accounting and Finance with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Astrophysics
Astrophysics (MPhys)
Biochemistry
Education & Training
Education (BSc)
Sociology and Education (BSc)
Welsh and Education (BA)
Humanities
Ancient History and History (BA)
Archaeology
Archaeology (BA)
Archaeology and Ancient History (BA)
Archaeology and History (BA)
Journalism & Media
Journalism Media and Sociology (BA)
Journalism, Communications and Politics (BA)
Journalism, Media and English Literature (BA)
Media and Communications (BA)
Media, Journalism and Culture (BA)
Social Sciences & Management
Accounting (BSc)
Ancient History (BA)
Ancient History and History (BA)
Archaeology
Archaeology (BA)
Other
Ancient and Medieval History
Archaeology and Ancient History (Part Time)
Architectural Engineering with Year in Europe (France)
Architectural Engineering with Year in Europe (Germany)
Architectural Engineering with Year in Europe (Spain)
Applied Sciences & Professions
Care of Collections (MSc)
Conservation Practice (MSc)
Forensic Linguistics (MA)
Professional Conservation (MSc)
Social Science Research Methods (Social Work) (MSc)
Law
Bar Training Course
Bar Training Course (LLM)
Canon Law (LLM)
Governance and Devolution (LLM)
Graduate Diploma in Law
Journalism & Media
Broadcast Journalism (MA)
Computational and Data Journalism (MSc)
Cultural and Creative Industries (MA)
Digital Media and Society (MA)
International Journalism (MA)
Physical Sciences
Applied Environmental Geology (MSc)
Archaeological Science (MSc)
Astrophysics (MSc)
Bioinformatics (MSc)
Biosciences
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Applied Linguistics (MA)
Creative Writing (MA)
English Literature
English Literature (MA)
English Literature (part time)
Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Finance (MSc)
Finance (MSc)
Financial Economics (MSc)
International Economics, Banking and Finance (MSc)
Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Financial Risk (MSc)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Environmental Geology (MSc)
Archaeological Science (MSc)
Civil and Geoenvironmental Engineering (MSc)
Civil and Water Engineering (MSc)
Earth Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Ancient History
Architectural Design (MA)
Architectural Studies (MArch)
Architecture (Professional Practice)
Care of Collections (MSc)
Humanities
Ancient History
Applied Linguistics (MA)
Archaeology (MA)
Care of Collections (MSc)
Conservation Practice (MSc)
Engineering & Technology
Advanced Mechanical Engineering (MSc)
Applied Environmental Geology (MSc)
Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering (MSc)
Civil Engineering (MSc)
Civil and Geoenvironmental Engineering (MSc)
Social Sciences & Management
Ancient History
Applied Linguistics (MA)
Archaeological Science (MSc)
Archaeology (MA)
Bar Training Course (LLM)
Computer Science & IT
Advanced Computer Science (MSc)
Advanced Computer Science with a Professional Placement Year (MSc)
Advanced Mechanical Engineering (MSc)
Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering (MSc)
Medicine
Advanced Chemistry (MSc)
Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc)
Advanced Healthcare Practice
Advanced Healthcare Practice (MSc)
Advanced Surgical Practice (MSc)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Advanced Chemistry (MSc)
Astrophysics (MSc)
Biosciences
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (MSc)
Catalysis (MSc)
Education & Training
Children's Psychological Disorders
Education (MSc)
Medical Education
Medical Education
Medical Education (Part time distance learning)
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient History
Archaeology (MA)
Critical and Cultural Theory
English Literature (MA)
History (MA)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Finance (MSc)
Advanced Computer Science with a Professional Placement Year (MSc)
Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration with Artificial Intelligence
Business Administration with Media (MBA)
Other
Advanced Building Performance Evaluation
Advanced Practice
Canon Law
Children's Psychological Disorders
Children's Psychological Disorders
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
Organisms and Environment
Journalism & Media
Journalism, Media and Culture
Languages and Translation Studies
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Informatics
Computer Science and Informatics
Data privacy and Cybersecurity
Distributed and parallel systems
Human Factors Technology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Creative Writing
English Literature
Language and Communication
Language, Policy and Planning
Languages and Translation Studies
Education & Training
Astronomy Instrumentation
Education
Educational Psychology
Teaching New Subjects: Citizenship and Curriculum Reform
Engineering & Technology
Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute
Condensed Matter and Photonics
EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing
EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing
Engineering
Social Sciences & Management
Archaeology
Clinical Psychology
Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance
Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance
Conservation
Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Finance
Business Studies
Economics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Astronomy Instrumentation
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biomedicine
Biosciences
Physical Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Astronomy Instrumentation
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Condensed Matter and Photonics
EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing
Medicine
Applied Clinical Research and Public Health
Biomedicine
Biosciences
Cancer and Genetics
Cancer and Genetics
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient History
Archaeology
Conservation
Critical and Cultural Theory
History and Welsh History
Humanities
Ancient History
Archaeology
Conservation
Creative Writing
Critical and Cultural Theory
Law
Law
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Composition
Conservation
Creative Writing
Geography and Planning
Applied Sciences & Professions
Marketing and Strategy
Social Work
Social and Public Policy
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Finance
Applied Mathematics
Business Studies
Economics
Logistics and Operations Management
Other
Asymmetric catalysis using environmentally benign calcium complexes
Audio Target Calibration and Localisation in Augmented Reality (AR)
Cancer and Genetics
Cancer and Genetics
Computation-led materials design for heterogeneous catalytic applications

Bachelor degree at CU
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, IB, 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. Upon admission, an IB diploma is accepted.
Master's degree at CU
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 to study at CU via online master's programs.
Doctorate degree at CU
If you are applying for 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.
CU campus
The campus of CU is located in Cardiff. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Thanks to international exchange programs at CU, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.

What to do after graduation
United Kingdom allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. CU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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