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Available courses
457
Campuses
2
Established
1883
Institution type
Public

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About Cardiff University

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is established as one of Britain's leading research universities. Cardiff is a global, ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city.

They have a diverse student population with students coming from more than 100 countries and with a range of backgrounds. Academic staff are driven by creativity and curiosity and many are leaders in their fields, creating a stimulating environment for learning. They work in partnership with our students to create a stimulating and supportive environment in which all our students can thrive.

Why Cardiff University - Cathays Park

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What makes it distinctive

Why study here?

01

Research

Cardiff University excels in producing high quality, innovative research which translates into benefits both locally and worldwide. Their research expertise and facilities are used by industry and commercial partners, government bodies and other organisations internationally. Their research earns grants and investments totalling tens of millions of pounds and attracts top researchers from around the world. Cardiff University's research contracts have a total value of £500M.

02

Sought-After Graduates

95% of Cardiff's graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities, such as travelling. Cardiff University has 205,000 alumni in 202 countries.

03

Location

Cardiff University is made up of two large, well-located campuses, both located in Cardiff. The Cathays Park campus is where most of the Academic Schools are based. With wide tree-lined avenues and elegant Portland stone buildings, it's an inspiring place to study. Healthcare-related courses (excluding Pharmacy and Optometry) are based at Heath Park. It's just a mile from the city centre and next to 100 acres of parkland and playing fields.

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Courses at Cardiff University

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457 courses at Cardiff University

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All 2 campuses

Cardiff Business School 125th Anniversary Scholarship 2026

£10,000 GBP

Nationality: All nationalities

Eligible study levels

Master's Degree

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All 2 campuses

Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships

£10,000 GBP

Nationality: All nationalities

Eligible study levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

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All 2 campuses

Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship

£4,000 - £10,000 GBP

Nationality: All nationalities

Eligible study levels

All program levels

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All 2 campuses

Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate International Scholarship

£3,500 - £5,000 GBP

Nationality: All nationalities

Eligible study levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

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University information last imported 2026-10-04. Published descriptions and estimates may change; confirm important details with the institution.

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