Cardiff University is the best ranked university in Wales, and was founded in the capital city of Cardiff in 1883. It is one of the most creative, aspiring and thriving universities in the United Kingdom.
Cardiff University attracts students from more than 100 countries and considerable research funding from various sources. In addition, Cardiff University was ranked 7th out of 106 UK universities in the Research Assessment Exercise 2001.
Cardiff University is internationally recognised as being among the very top level of Britain's research intensive universities and is a member of the notable Russell Group.
The City of Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. A energetic and bustling modern city, it is regarded as 'one of the cheapest and safest cities in the UK' (Sunday Times University Guide 2011).
Cardiff University is set in Cardiff's splendid civic centre. Surrounding the campus are awe-inspiring Portland stone buildings, parks and broad tree-lined avenues.
Cardiff is an fantastic location to study in. It is a small, welcoming and affordable city with the social and leisure characteristics of a dynamic capital city.
Cardiff is a very convenient city with superb road, rail and air transport. London can be accessed in two hours via high-speed train. Cardiff has its own international airport; other available airports are the Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Cardiff is served directly by the M4 motorway and has swift access to the rest of the UK and Europe.
Why Choose Cardiff University?
- Research-Led University
Cardiff University provides outstanding teaching and exceptional research and is a member of Britain's notable Russell Group of Research Universities (20 top UK Universities).
- Affordable Living
The Guardian newspaper declared Cardiff as one of the most affordable cities in the UK. Cardiff has also been praised by the British Tourist Authority (BTA) as the most affordable capital city out of 16 capital cities in the world.
- City-Based Campus
Cardiff University is located in the pleasant modern city of Cardiff. Students studying in Cardiff University can immerse themselves in all that the capital city has to offer.
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