📖 Introduction

Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouth shire and became a founding college of the University of Wales in 1893. Cardiff University excels in producing high quality, innovative research which translates into benefits both locally and worldwide.

The University have a diverse student population with students coming from more than 100 countries and with a range of backgrounds. The academic staff are driven by creativity and curiosity and many are leaders in their fields, creating a stimulating environment for learning.

🏫 About Cardiff University

Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. The students benefit from teaching and research that is driven by curiosity and creativity. The University work in partnership with students to create a stimulating and supportive environment in which all students can thrive. Studying and learning in a research-rich environment means students are taught by scholars working at the frontiers of knowledge in their disciplines. 

With thousdands of international students from more than 100 countries, the campus offers a diverse and truly international environment attracting the best students and staff from around the world. Cardiff University develop and support a culture which encourages international exchanges and collaborations, with over 17% of the undergraduate students spending time abroad. The University's strategic partners and links with over 200 institutions worldwide highlight its global reputation and international outlook.

The University put its communities at the heart of everything they do. It’s what they call their civic mission. Cardiff have been responding to major challenges faced by society and undertaking work for public good for well over 130 years. The University are not only committed to improving the health, wealth and wellbeing of the communities they serve but take seriously its role to promote environmental sustainability and diversity.

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Programs

🏠 Accommodation

If accommodation on campus is important to you we advise you to arrive a few days before so you can try to register. You can also to choose accommodation off campus, we have an article about that here.

📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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