Cardiff University
Established in 1883
Prestigious heritage alongside modern facilities
Member of the Russell Group
Top 24 research-led Universities in the UK
30th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2021)
159th in the world (QS World University, 2021)
2nd in the UK for research impact (research excellence Framework 2014)
95.7% of graduates find work or further study shortly after graduating (HESA Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey 2016/2017)
87% of research is 'world-leading or 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2014)
31500 students from more than 140 countries
Cardiff University degrees ranked highly
Cardiff University consistently features in the upper tiers of the most popular rankings.
UK Top 10 subjects
Architecture
Communication & Media Studies
Dentistry
Medical Technology
Optometry
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Landscape Design
Music
World Top 100 subjects
Architecture
Communication & Media Studies
Dentistry
Engineering – Civil and Structural
English Language and Literature
Geography
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Psychology
Key facts
3 Colleges and 24 Academic Schools
Cardiff University’s Academic Schools are organised into three Colleges:
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – made up of 10 Academic Schools
Physical Sciences and Engineering – made up of 7 Academic Schools
Biomedical and Life Sciences – made up of 7 Academic Schools
Over 300 courses to choose from
One of the largest universities in the UK - Over 33,500 students in total
7,500+ international students from more than 130 countries each year
Staff have achieved many awards and accolades
2 Nobel Prizes - Sir Martin Evans (Medicine) and Robert Huber (Chemistry)
7 Queen’s Anniversary Prizes including the Down’s Syndrome Vision Research Unit in 2017
15 Fellows of the Royal Society (an award for individuals who have made a 'substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge, including mathematics, engineering science, and medical science‘)
Employability
A global alumni network - Over 175,000 graduates
95.7% employment rate shortly after graduation (HESA 2016/17)
Partnered with over 40 professional bodies
Employability is embedded throughout the student experience:
Integrated placement years Volunteering
Work experience opportunities Summer placements
Jobs fairs and careers events Careers service
Practical elements of courses Research-led teaching
Cardiff University active graduate start-up companies are ranked 5th in the UK for estimated turnover (£72m) - (During the period 2008/09 - 2013/14, Higher Education - Business Collaboration Interaction)
Ranked 20th in the UK for graduate prospects (The Times Good University Guide 2021)
Graduate destinations
Many of Cardiff University’s graduates work for reputable, international companies, starting in graduate level positions. Below is a selection of Cardiff University’s international graduate destinations:
Accenture
American Express
Arup
BBC
Bank of China
BDO LLP
Biotec
Boomerang
Bloomberg News
Boots Opticians
BT
Burberry Ltd
Canadian Red Cross
Cancer Research Institute
Citi Bank
Credit Association
Deloitte
Education First
Deutsche Bank
Estee Lauder
ExxonMobil
FDM Group
GE Aviation
Google
Grant Thornton
Hays Recruitment
Hewlett Packard
Hollister
HSBC
Huawei
IBM
Jacobs
Jaguar Land Rover
JLL
KPMG
Mars
Mondelez International
Mott Macdonald
Nestle
NHS
Petronas
Pfizer
PwC
Reckitt Benckiser
Rolls-Royce
Savills
Shell
Siemens
Singapore Airlines
Sky News
Specsavers
Stena Line
Tata Steel
Tetra Pak
Thomson Reuters
Tiffany & Co.
Turkish Airlines
UBS Investment Bank
Unilever
Zodiac Aerospace
Location
Located on the coast of South Wales, Cardiff is just 30 minutes away from beautiful beaches and mountainous national parks, while being only a 2-hour train journey from London.
University facilities
200+ student societies and 60 sports clubs
Top 3 Students’ Union in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020)
16 libraries and a range of IT suites
A massive £600m capital investment programme across the University, including £260m in student facilities.
£50 million investment for the Centre for Student Life
Due to be completed in 2021
An iconic student building at the heart of the University
Part of the biggest campus upgrade in a generation
Modern gym and sports facilities
3G sports pitch
Full range of Olympic based and functional training equipment
33 acres of first-class grass pitches
The Lounge
Offers state-of-the-art multi-media stations
Cardiff Student App
5 facts about Cardiff
Population of 350,000 people - 20% students
One of the greenest cities in the UK
Multicultural city with 94 languages spoken
Top 15 safest places to live in the UK
The UK’s most affordable university city
5 facts about Wales
Welsh – Europe’s oldest living language
The national symbol is the red dragon
Traditional Welsh foods can still be found today
The national sport is rugby
Climb the highest mountain in Wales (Snowdon - 3,560 ft)
University life
The Students’ Union
Cardiff University Students’ Union is at the heart of the campus and the centre of student life. It was ranked top 3 by the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020. It has more than 200 societies and organises a huge number of events.
International societies
A huge range of cultures and backgrounds are represented in the city’s food and arts. Cardiff is also home to places of worship for all faiths, with a number of mosques, synagogues, churches and temples.
Sport and keeping fit
As of September 2019, Wales was home to the #1 rugby team in the world. Cardiff City Football Club attracts international football players, and Cardiff is also home to the highly-ranked Cardiff Devils ice hockey team. Cardiff is home to Championship football club Cardiff City.
