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Cardiff University Rankings 2025

Map Pin IconCardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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#23 in UK

#18 in MS in UK

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Cardiff University
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Cardiff University
University Ranking

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#23

CUG Ranking

#27

Guardian Ranking

#46

QS Ranking

#60

ARWU Ranking

#151

US News Ranking

#184

THE Ranking

#201
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B.E. / B.Tech

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Electronics Engineering

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Cardiff University
US News & World Report Ranking 2024

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Cardiff University
The Guardian Ranking 2025

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352946
Accounting and Finance
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233863
Architecture525
Business and Management
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322149
Civil Engineering
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373841
Economics685045
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
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1614
Journalism91411
Law333140
Mechanical Engineering
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263222
Media and Film Studies21310
Medicine151415
Physics9108
Politics274348
Sociology and Social Policy223135
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Cardiff University
The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

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UK University
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262127
Accounting and Finance
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131919
Architecture655
Biological Sciences221821
Business and Management Studies UK
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Civil Engineering
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241816
Communication and Media Studies9109
Computer Science
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302632
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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221823
Law201619
Mechanical Engineering
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202422
Medicine171114
Nursing51418
Physics and Astronomy182021
Psychology10910
Sociology202022
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Cardiff University
QS Ranking 2025

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Accounting and Finance
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Architecture and Built Environment5151– / –
Biological Sciences151151– / –
Communication and Media Studies2940– / –
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Law and Legal Studies151201– / –
Mathematics251251– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering151151– / –
Medicine101147– / –
Nursing5151– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology5194– / –
Physics and Astronomy201201– / –
Politics151201– / –
Sociology51101– / –
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Arts and Humanities126101– / –
Clinical and Health176151– / –
Engineering
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Law151126– / –
Life Sciences126126– / –
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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Psychology4664– / –
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

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Law151201– / –
Mathematics301– / –– / –
Nursing7647– / –
Physics151201– / –
Political Sciences101101– / –
Sociology5176– / –

Cardiff University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Academically oriented
  • Friendly
  • Sporty
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  • 86% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.8
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.2
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.7
Indian Food4.5
Permanent Immigration3.5
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Advanced Computer Science with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) - Batch of 2026
4.2
Great place to study and work.
Tips: The weather is one thing in which you experience the change as well as the lifestyle of the people around you. Also, the language is also the barrier that these people have with the accents of here. I got the scholarship of 3500 GBP which was a great help that was availed at the time of admission. It is mentioned in the CAS letter. I am very satisfied with my course and future opportunities in the country.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transport in Cardiff is very good and timely. It has a day pass option as well, which is nice. Another great feature they have is the public transport app, which tells you which buses go where, and their departure and arrival times. As far as price goes, it's reasonable -- not too cheap, not too expensive. I think it's about 4.5 GBP per day.
Dislikes (Internships): As far as the internship part is concerned, the student union helps students get jobs, but we have to be adequately skilled. Also, the Student Future department helps students. However, this assistance is only provided because students are also supposed to eagerly look for jobs, but this assistance doesn't always come through because the opportunities are limited. Therefore, you need to be patient.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025Read more
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BSc in Psychology - Batch of 2025
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Multidimensional experience and advanced concepts.
Tips: You will feel lonely and it is hard to adjust but know that the university has a lot of services and resources to help you adjust better. Try and be more social in the first few weeks to break inhibitions and join social for the first year as much as possible. The university is known to have a good student community and it stands by it. There is something for everyone on the campus from club nights to arts and crafts events. Very buzzing campus. The city centre is vibrant and has many activities to do. It is not impossible to find part-time work in the city, but it is difficult. You need to look in the right places. You can look for opportunities on or off campus. In the city centre, there are many opportunities for casual or permanent work. Overall, I am certainly satisfied with my experiences.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025Read more
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Data Science and Analytics (MSc) - Batch of 2023
2.6
The struggle is real. Not fit for freshers, come with experience.
Tips: The course was pretty basic. So I think just know how to struggle. I am not satisfied with the course and country due to bad situations. Also, housing crisis is going on. No scholarships were provided. Cultural shift is real. Please don't come if you are fresher. They charge for graduate VISA as well. Now they have increased the fee to 3000 pounds.
Likes (Student Life): Overall student life is fun. There are Bollywood parties, you can play football in the park and enjoy with your friends roaming in the UK. There are multiple events like diwali, holi for Indian students. Also, lot more things, you can play cricket, go to trips etc.
Dislikes (Value for money): No part time jobs are available. No professional jobs, as a fresher, you need 1-3 years of experience. You should not come to UK for I think the next 3 years. Also, teaching is okayish. Don't come if you are expecting salaries like USA. You have to buy graduate Visa for 3000 which is valid for 2 years. Public transportation buses are cheap, trains are costly.
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MSc in Sustainable Mega-Buildings - Batch of 2022
4
Fun and filled with challenges!
Tips: Everything depends on your mindset and willingness to adjust, its not gonna be easy at all! Every course has some scholarships for international students. There will be lots of cultural shifts, they will change you as a person. I am satisfied with the course/country 7.5 on a scale of 1-10.
Likes (Post study jobs): Not many companies would want to give you a sponsored visa if you don't have work experience in the UK depending on your niche, sponsored jobs can vary from 4-6% (i.e only that % of your course strength might actually land in a sponsored job).
Dislikes (Part time work): In this economy and high rate of immigrants, finding a job part-time isn't that easy. It might take you a few months 3-6 depending on your applications and effort. You can earn about 700-800 3 per month if you work 20 hrs per week. Very manageable with studies if you're a hard worker.
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BSc in Physics with Astronomy - Batch of 2026
4.2
Cardiff University is amazing in terms of study and student life.
Tips: The transition was very smooth, my peers and teachers were very friendly and I was able to make amazing friends. I had a scholarship for academic excellence (90% in 10th and 85% in 12th). It was a scholarship of fee education by 33000. My University caters to my every need, the faculty on my course is spectacular and Cardiff is very easy to travel in and amazing for student life.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty are all very experienced, pioneers of their fields, friendly and helpful with students. There is so much to learn from them. We have office hours for doubt clarification and professors frequently reply to all your doubts by email. The teaching method is very interactive and makes the subject really interesting, the professors like using real life examples to connect us with the concept. The faculty is very diverse and they are friendly.
Dislikes (Value for money): The international fees is obviously quite a lot but you do get some very good opportunities and interact with some of the leading researchers in Physics which kind of makes it worth it. The fee is reasonable compared to other UK universities and hence provides fairly decent value for money.
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BA in Media and Communications - Batch of 2024
3.1
Open minded, understanding and student friendly university.
Tips: The course is very interesting, and I am enjoying the variety of modules that help me understand the field in and out. However, the on-campus accommodation is very expensive, very far from the university, and very small. I would highly recommend taking off-campus accommodation, either student housing or private accommodation, as they are more spacious and price-friendly. I also received a scholarship for my first year of 2000 pounds. Scholarships are available for all years of study, provided you score first class. The country is not very welcoming, the locals are racist, and the weather is always depressing. You rarely see the sun. I am satisfied with my university experience at Cardiff University.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The professors at Cardiff University are very nice and always willing to help students. They are approachable if you schedule an appointment in advance. However, unlike in India, where students are used to being spoon-fed every detail before an assignment, here you are expected to do your own research and then come up with your own solution. This approach helps develop critical thinking and patience, which I appreciate and find to be a unique aspect of this university. On the downside, the faculty is not very diverse; they are all white, with no black, Chinese, or Indian professors.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): It is very difficult to get a job in the media field as a fresher. None of the companies were willing to offer me a job unless I got a work visa. The average salary offered by the company in this field is 24,000, which is not enough at all. Many jobs for administration and part-time bartenders and waitresses are being offered, but only a few professional jobs are available. Hardly any company would give you a job for who you are as an international student. If you're extraordinarily smart and confident, you might land a few interviews. But none of the companies want to give a chance to international students.
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What are the entry requirements for Bachelor of Nursing course at Cardiff University?

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Indian students who want to take admission to Cardiff Uni Bachelor of Nursing course are required to have passed Class 12. The applicants must have obtained a School Leaving Certificate with an average of 65% in the Top 4 subjects (excluding Physical Education). IELTS score with 7.0 score / TOEFL iB

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Does Cardiff University have a good student life?

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Cardiff Uni is a university where students can develop academically and expand their social circle. It is ranked as the 2nd best Students Union in the UK, according to WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024. The university's Students Union is home to live entertainment, clubs and societies. The universi

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How much is the fee for Bachelor of Nursing course at Cardiff University?

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Cardiff Uni tuition fees for overseas students getting admitted to Bachelor of Nursing are given as follows:

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Tuition Fees

Year 1

£9,000 (Around INR 9.6 L)

Year 2

£9,000

Year 3

£9,000

Also, students have to bear the living expenses. For UG students, the living expenses per month will be around GBP 1,200.

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Nishtha Singh

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Which celebrities studied at Cardiff University?

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Some of the famous celebrities who have studied from Cardiff University UK are:

  • Vedhika Kumar: Indian Actress
  • Gwilym Lee: Actor
  • Huw Edwards: Presenter, Journalist, and Newsreader
  • Susanna Reid: TV Presenter and Journalist
  • Barham Salih: Iraqi Kurdish Politician
  • Nick Broomfield: English Documentary Film Dire

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Himanshi Shekhar

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What is the admission criteria for MBA at Cardiff University?

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The tuition fee for Cardiff MBA course in 2025 is £33,200 (Around INR 35.7 L). To take admission to Cardiff Uni MBA course, the applicants are required to have a 2:1 honors degree or an equivalent international degree. Other requirements are given as follows:

  • IELTS with a score of 7.0 with 6.0 in all

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