Cardiff University is a Russell Group public research university in the Welsh capital, founded in 1883 as University College South Wales and Monmouthshire.
£24,700
3 years
English
September
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cardiff University is a Russell Group public research university in the Welsh capital, founded in 1883 as University College South Wales and Monmouthshire.
£24,700
3 years
English
September
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Public
Cardiff University is a Russell Group public research university in the Welsh capital, founded in 1883 as University College South Wales and Monmouthshire. Ranked 181st in the QS World Rankings 2026, it enrols over 31,500 students from 142 countries and teaches through the AACSB/AMBA-accredited Cardiff Business School, the School of Law and Politics, the world-ranked School of Journalism, Media and Culture, and the School of Engineering.
Cardiff University's main campus sits in Cathays Park, a civic conservation area beside Cardiff Castle and the National Museum Wales. 31,505 students (2024/25 HESA) study across three colleges, including 5,040 international students from 142 countries. Facilities include the Sir Martin Evans Building for biosciences, the Trevithick engineering labs, the Bute Building for architecture and Cardiff Business School's dedicated Trading Room.
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Law (LLB)
DetailsLaw (LLM)
DetailsFinance (MSc)
DetailsBusiness Administration (MBA)
DetailsJournalism, Media and Communications (MA)
DetailsEngineering (PhD)
DetailsPractical information about day-to-day life while pursuing this program at Cardiff University in Cardiff, the country. This covers the campus environment, accommodation, daily living and available safety and student-support services.
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Cardiff University's main campus sits in Cathays Park, a civic conservation area beside Cardiff Castle and the National Museum Wales. 31,505 students (2024/25 HESA) study across three colleges, including 5,040 international students from 142 countries. Facilities include the Sir Martin Evans Building for biosciences, the Trevithick engineering labs, the Bute Building for architecture and Cardiff Business School's dedicated Trading Room.
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Cardiff University allocates university-managed halls to eligible first-year international students. Contract rents for the 2026/27 session (23 September 2026 to 30 June 2027, roughly 40 weeks) range from about GBP 131.81/week for shared-bathroom, part-catered rooms up to GBP 186.76/week for en-suite self-catered rooms, per the University's own published List of Rents. Off-campus shared houses in Cathays and Roath are the common alternative from second year onward, typically cheaper than halls but requiring independent tenancy arrangements.
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Cardiff's student areas (Cathays, Roath, City Centre) have South Asian and halal grocery stores and restaurants, including outlets along City Road and Albany Road near campus. University catering in part-catered halls covers standard meal plans; self-catered options are available in all other halls and shared housing. Students should independently verify current halal/vegetarian options at specific outlets before arrival, as availability changes.
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Cardiff's overall recorded crime rate runs above the England and Wales average per third-party crime-data trackers, but university safety guidance directs students toward the main student residential areas (Cathays, halls, nearby suburbs), which are the areas most students use daily. Campus Security and the Student Support and Wellbeing team operate alongside South Wales Police's student liaison contacts. New international students get pre-arrival guidance from Cardiff's International Student Support team, covering visa/BRP collection, banking, insurance and Student Centre registration. Cardiff SU runs welcome-week events and 200+ societies. Academic Schools assign personal tutors, and central Student Support and Wellbeing offers mental health, disability and hardship advice.
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Cardiff University is a Russell Group public research university in the Welsh capital, founded in 1883 as University College South Wales and Monmouthshire. Ranked 181st in the QS World Rankings 2026, it enrols over 31,500 students from 142 countries and teaches through the AACSB/AMBA-accredited Cardiff Business School, the School of Law and Politics, the world-ranked School of Journalism, Media and Culture, and the School of Engineering.
Cardiff University's main campus sits in Cathays Park, a civic conservation area beside Cardiff Castle and the National Museum Wales. 31,505 students (2024/25 HESA) study across three colleges, including 5,040 international students from 142 countries. Facilities include the Sir Martin Evans Building for biosciences, the Trevithick engineering labs, the Bute Building for architecture and Cardiff Business School's dedicated Trading Room.
Select a programme to view eligibility, fees, curriculum and application details.
Law (LLB)
DetailsLaw (LLM)
DetailsFinance (MSc)
DetailsBusiness Administration (MBA)
DetailsJournalism, Media and Communications (MA)
DetailsEngineering (PhD)
DetailsPractical information about day-to-day life while pursuing this program at Cardiff University in Cardiff, the country. This covers the campus environment, accommodation, daily living and available safety and student-support services.
Campus environment image
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Cardiff University's main campus sits in Cathays Park, a civic conservation area beside Cardiff Castle and the National Museum Wales. 31,505 students (2024/25 HESA) study across three colleges, including 5,040 international students from 142 countries. Facilities include the Sir Martin Evans Building for biosciences, the Trevithick engineering labs, the Bute Building for architecture and Cardiff Business School's dedicated Trading Room.
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Cardiff University allocates university-managed halls to eligible first-year international students. Contract rents for the 2026/27 session (23 September 2026 to 30 June 2027, roughly 40 weeks) range from about GBP 131.81/week for shared-bathroom, part-catered rooms up to GBP 186.76/week for en-suite self-catered rooms, per the University's own published List of Rents. Off-campus shared houses in Cathays and Roath are the common alternative from second year onward, typically cheaper than halls but requiring independent tenancy arrangements.
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Cardiff's student areas (Cathays, Roath, City Centre) have South Asian and halal grocery stores and restaurants, including outlets along City Road and Albany Road near campus. University catering in part-catered halls covers standard meal plans; self-catered options are available in all other halls and shared housing. Students should independently verify current halal/vegetarian options at specific outlets before arrival, as availability changes.
Safety and support image
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Cardiff's overall recorded crime rate runs above the England and Wales average per third-party crime-data trackers, but university safety guidance directs students toward the main student residential areas (Cathays, halls, nearby suburbs), which are the areas most students use daily. Campus Security and the Student Support and Wellbeing team operate alongside South Wales Police's student liaison contacts. New international students get pre-arrival guidance from Cardiff's International Student Support team, covering visa/BRP collection, banking, insurance and Student Centre registration. Cardiff SU runs welcome-week events and 200+ societies. Academic Schools assign personal tutors, and central Student Support and Wellbeing offers mental health, disability and hardship advice.
Ready for the next step?
Our counsellors help with the full admissions process, including application, documents, and visa support. Request a call and we'll walk you through the next steps clearly.
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