Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, Cardiff University has been producing successful graduates for the past 130 years. Ranked 5th in the UK for Research Excellence and top 125 in the QS world rankings (2014), many of the University’s Academic Schools are amongst the strongest in the UK for the quality of their research and teaching.
Cardiff is also ranked 25th in the Complete University Guide 2015. The University has two Nobel Prize winners amongst their world-class teaching staff and Cardiff students learn from the very best in their field. Every year, Cardiff University welcomes students from more than 120 countries and has dedicated student support services in place to accommodate students’ academic and pastoral needs
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Cardiff University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across 27 academic schools.
According to the latest UK league tables, Cardiff is ranked top 5 in:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Architecture; Business
- Celtic Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communications and Media Studies
- Dentistry; East and South-East Asia Studies
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Town and Country Planning
And top 10 in:
- Earth Sciences
- Education
- English Language and Literature
- Law
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Town and Country Planning
The University has 15 residences, each with different facilities, in different locations and at different costs to suit individual preferences and budgets. And what’s more, undergraduates and overseas/EU postgraduates (arriving in September) are guaranteed a place for their first year. Your choices include single or mixed gender accommodation, private or shared bathrooms, self-catered, part-catered or fully catered (with vegetarian options), and a variety of social and sporting facilities. You will have your own study bedroom. Cardiff University does not have shared rooms or dormitories. One of the advantages of University residences is the support you are offered. Each residence has a network of residences staff, student wardens and security staff that provide 24 hour assistance.
For the 2015/6 year self-catered residences range from £82 - £115 a week. Part/fully catered residences range from £99 - £119 a week. Rooms with private bathrooms are generally
more expensive than rooms with shared bathrooms.
The Athletic Union runs 60 sports clubs and arranges fixtures against other universities. Almost every popular sport is played at the University and whatever your level you will find an opportunity to play and participate.
If you are interested in keeping fit, the University also has three gyms and runs classes dedicated to mental and physical well-being.
Every student enrolled at Cardiff University is automatically a member of Cardiff Students’ Union, which is run by a committee of students and is dedicated to the social and welfare needs of all students on campus. The Union building includes a bar, nightclub, concert venue, retail shops, cafes, letting agency and advice centre. It runs its own student newspaper, magazine, radio station and television station.
The best way to make friends is to join a “student society”. These clubs are very important to student life and are run by other students. There are more than 120 societies, many of which represent areas of the world including: Canada, Libya, China, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and many more.
For two weeks every year the international societies celebrate “Go Global” – a festival that showcases the University’s diversity involving dance, music and food.
There are three Canadian clubs and societies:
- Canadian Society
- Cardiff Snakecharmers Cheerleading
- Cardiff Redhawks Ice Hockey
The University is located in the centre of a thriving, cosmopolitan capital city. The city centre is only a few minutes’ walk from the University and excellent transport links provide easy access to the rest of the UK and Europe via train, air and road.
Cardiff is one of the safest regions in the UK, making it a great student city to live in. Exciting international music concerts are regular occurrence in Cardiff in addition to world-class sporting events such as the Ryder Cup, Test Match Cricket, Snooker Championships and football. This has given Cardiff the well-earned title of ‘European Capital of Sport 2014’.
The hit television series such as ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Sherlock’ are filmed in the city with many University buildings being used as locations.