The only Russell Group university in Wales, Cardiff University has over 200 degree programmes to choose from.
It also boasts a top 2 Students’ Union as well as top 2 for student life in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice awards, so students have a huge range of things to get involved in. With world-leading research and top-class facilities, students at Cardiff can expect to gain a wealth of experience.
Cardiff: the capital city of Wales
Cardiff is a thriving, beautiful city that is widely recognised as an outstanding place in which to live and study. In fact, Times Higher Education recently ranked the university as one of the top 10 most beautiful universities in the UK.
It combines all the advantages of a compact, friendly and inexpensive location with the cultural and recreational facilities you would expect from Wales’ capital.
Studying with us
There are more than 200 degree programmes on offer at Cardiff University and a modular system which provides a large degree of flexibility and choice. The University has links with more than 300 top-ranked institutions, which gives many students an opportunity to study abroad.
Student life
Our Students’ Union is one of the biggest, best and most active in Britain. Run by students for students, it offers an exciting programme of entertainment, diverse clubs and societies and a comprehensive range of welfare and information services.
Y Plas our multi-purpose venue, The Great Hall and the Taf are among the Union’s many attractions.
With more than 200 cultural, political, religious, social and sporting societies to cater for all types of interests, you can be sure of a lively social experience at Cardiff University.
Careers and Employability
Many of our degree programmes offer the opportunity for work placement or overseas experience. Some offer a professional training year or study abroad. We also have a wide range of programmes accredited by professional bodies.
Visit us
Visiting us gives you the opportunity to explore the university campus and facilities, meet students and staff and ask questions – helping you choose the right place to study.
