One of the most important decisions you will make in your life is the choice of university at which to pursue your education. Our advice is to consider all the options open to you, and to identify the 'best' university in terms of what's best for you. We trust that you will find the information on these web-pages helpful and informative when making your choice.

If you still have any questions please e-mail one of our friendly staff at the International Development Division and we will be happy to answer any of your inquiries: international@cf.ac.uk

Since 1883 Cardiff has established itself as one of Britain's leading universities. It is an internationally-renowned university which attracts students and staff from throughout the UK and from more than 100 overseas countries. 

Cardiff is internationally recognised as being among the very top tier of Britain's research intensive universities and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading universities.

Research is undertaken in all 28 academic schools and the vast majority of the University's academic staff is working in areas which are acknowledged by independent assessors as undertaking work of national and international significance. Such research annually earns grants and investments totalling many tens of millions of pounds and attracts to Cardiff top researchers from around the world.The University's high ranking in government-sponsored assessment is welcome, but it is the enhancement that our research makes to the quality of life and lifetime prospects of people that is our driving force.  

Whilst seeking to establish new knowledge and extend the frontiers of human understanding through fundamental research, our research work also provides substantial economic, social and cultural benefits.

Even though it is often the breakthroughs in science and technology that capture the public imagination, scholarship too plays a significant role in our Mission, developing and extending our understanding of human culture and increasing our creativity

For more information about the quality of Research conducted at Cardiff University please see our Research web pages.

Our size enables large departments to be sustained in all the main subject areas and we are able to offer a very wide range of courses taught by distinguished staff. The course structures are flexible; some allow you to defer specialisation, whereas others offer intensive professional training from the start.

Our students benefit from excellent library and computing facilities and a comprehensive range of support and welfare services. We have more than 5,200 modern, attractive and affordable places to live in, and Cardiff University is one of only a few universities which guarantees all single overseas students a room in University accommodation for the duration of their course, providing they apply through the normal admissions and allocations process, providing they come through the normal admissions cycle. Our excellent social and sporting facilities contribute to the strong sense of community which is so characteristic of the University.

Cardiff is a beautiful city and is widely recognised as one of the most attractive university cities to live, in the United Kingdom. As a national capital, it has a profusion of cultural, sporting and leisure facilities. The proximity of the mountains and the sea offer many opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

We believe that Cardiff, with all the facilities of a capital city, is one of the finest places in which to study in the UK. If you require further information please contact the International Development Division, who will be very pleased to hear from you.