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Our researchers are driven by curiosity to learn new things. Their discoveries make a difference to lives in Wales, the UK and internationally.

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Why study with us as an undergraduate?

Six reasons to choose us for your undergraduate degree, from fantastic career prospects to research-informed teaching.

Undergraduate open days

Your chance to explore the campus, meet our lecturers, talk to current students and get a feel for student life in the vibrant capital of Wales.

Cardiff had me at hello. It's an incredible, welcoming city an hour away from great beaches and the Brecon Beacons. What's not to love?

Anastasia (MEng 2018)
Reasons to love Cardiff
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Spotting colliding stars

Research by our Gravity Exploration Institute has laid the foundations for spectacular findings and made important contributions to the international effort to detect gravitational waves.

What our students say

Find out what life at the University is really like from our own students.

Engaging and changing

How a long-term partnership with residents of Cardiff is helping to make Grangetown an even better place to live.

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Otter genome to help understand genetic legacy of pollution crisis and secure species’ future

Cardiff University academic takes on prestigious new role

New system to detect cyber-attacks on smart devices in the home