Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
Cardiff’s branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol works with the university to provide Welsh language training and studying opportunities for students and staff.
Our aim is to build a bilingual education and training system which is open to everyone and to inspire and encourage everyone to use their Welsh language skills.
We work together with the university’s Dean for the Welsh Language, Yr Academi Gymraeg and the Students' Union Vice-President for Welsh language, Community and Culture to build a bilingual workforce and foster an inclusive and positive Welsh language environment for everyone at Cardiff University.
Choose from up to 80 courses
We have up to 80 courses in 12 subject areas which are available in part or entirely in Welsh
Opportunities for you
Learn about the variety of opportunities to study or engage with Welsh, and keep up to date with the branch's social events
Boost your language abilities
We can help you to study for our Welsh Language Skills Certificate to improve your confidence and linguistic skills
Develop skills for the workplace
We want our graduates to be able to use Welsh in the workplace and contribute bilingually to Wales' economic, social, and cultural life
Be at the heart of modern Wales
Cardiff is home to the Welsh Parliament, the Welsh Government, the BBC, ITV, as well as numerous other national organisations
Expand teaching and research
We are increasing our staff capacity to strengthen the university's Welsh-language identity and leadership
Join the branch community for opportunities to develop your skills and career. As a member of staff, you can apply for funding such as a The Small Grant, Innovation Grant and The Collaborative Fund. As a student member, you will receive scholarships and training to boost your studies or research.
Our Cardiff offer
We are a Welsh institution with a global view, with the Welsh language embedded in the fabric of our university. We are committed to promoting and celebrating the Welsh language in all our activities and ensuring it is integrated into our identity, operations, communities, and day-to-day life in a way that is inclusive to all our staff and student.
The following video features a poem written by Osian Rhys Jones, who won the National Eisteddfod Chair in 2017 for his poem Yr Arwr/Arwres (The Hero/Heroine) and is performed by Annell Dyfri, a graduate of the university's School of Welsh and former president of UMCC, the Welsh language Students' Union.
