Cardiff University

Introduction

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. Students enrolled at this Russell Group university benefit from access to outstanding research and facilities, and are taught by staff who are leaders in their fields. Professors at Cardiff have won many prestigious awards including two Nobel Prizes; one in Chemistry and the other in Medicine. Many have been selected to join the likes of the British Academy and Royal Society, while the university itself has been awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes. The 24 academic schools at the university are organised into three colleges: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences and Engineering. More than 300 undergraduate degrees and over 200 taught masters, diplomas, and certificates, as well as professional short courses are offered at the university, allowing students to tailor their experience to suit any aspirations. A degree from Cardiff University opens doors across the globe. Graduates are in such high demand by employers that 84% of those who remain in the UK, enter highly skilled employment shortly after graduating. At heart of student life, lies the Students’ Union; an inclusive, exciting space run by students, for students. Open 24-hours a day, it houses cafes, shops, bars, music venues, a letting agency and study areas for students to make the most of their time at university. The Cardiff Students’ Union is consistently ranked among the top 3 in the UK, and with more than 260 clubs and societies to choose from, everyone can find a place to call their own in Cardiff. The university is made up of two large, well-located campuses: The Cathays Park campus is where most of our Academic Schools are based, along with the main part of the Students’ Union. With wide tree-lined avenues and elegant Portland stone buildings, it's an inspiring place to study. The prime location means that the vibrant city centre is less half a mile away, giving students easy, walkable access to a multitude of restaurants, shopping facilities and entertainment. The campus is bordered by Bute Park, which comprises of 130 acres of landscaped gardens, parkland, riverside paths, and hosts events throughout the year. The Heath Park campus lies just a mile from the city centre and is surrounded by 100 acres of parkland and playing fields. As the site is shared with the University Hospital of Wales, one of the largest hospitals in the UK, it is where the university’s healthcare courses are based (with the exception of Pharmacy and Optometry). Each Academic School has its own specialist resources and facilities on site. Study areas and IT facilities are open around the clock and, as well as libraries and lecture theatres, there is a swimming pool, fitness suite and squash court. A relationship with Cardiff University is for life. The active alumni network consists of over 210,000 graduates from more than 180 countries. Notable graduates include BBC newsreader Huw Edwards, the Olympic gold medallist Nicole Cooke, and a previous national poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke.