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Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold, strategic vision,... Read More Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold, strategic vision, located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. As a member of the Russell Group, Cardiff is one of Britain’s 24 leading research universities, with a long ‑ standing reputation for academic excellence, cutting ‑ edge research and high student satisfaction. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021), 90% of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Our research led teaching spans the humanities; natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; and lifelong learning.‑led teaching spans the humanities; natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; and lifelong learning. Founded in 1883, we combine strong academic heritage with modern facilities and a forward looking approach. Our main buildings sit among parks and treelined avenues in Cardiff’s civic centre, creating a welcoming, connected campus‑looking approach. Our main buildings sit among parks and tree‑lined avenues in Cardiff’s civic centre, creating a welcoming, connected campus We are home to a global community of students and staff, drawn together by curiosity, collaboration and a shared commitment to making a difference. Through this blend of established tradition and cutting-edge innovation, Cardiff University offers a stimulating environment for study and research. Cardiff is ranked highly in the QS World University Rankings (2025), including top 50 globally for Communication and Media Studies and Dentistry, and top 100 for Architecture/Built Environment, English Language & Literature, Sociology, Geography and Marketing. Our outstanding research community includes two Nobel Prize winners, alongside Fellows of the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, British Academy and Academy of Medical Sciences. The University’s global community, reputation, and partnerships are at the heart of its identity. With over 7,530 international students from over 140 countries and agreements with more than 300 institutions around the world, international partnerships are an integral part of the University's work. Driven by creativity and curiosity, Cardiff University strives to fulfil its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. International collaboration is central to what we do. We have a diverse community of students from more than 130 countries and partnerships with 300+ institutions worldwide. These partnerships support student exchange, joint research, dual degrees and global learning opportunities, both inbound and outbound. They help our students gain international experience and prepare for global careers. We are expanding our global footprint through Cardiff University Kazakhstan, our new international campus developed in partnership with local and regional stakeholders. The campus extends Cardiff's research-led education to Central Asia, supporting talent development, knowledge exchange and long-term collaboration. Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold, strategic vision,... Read more Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold, strategic vision, located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. As a member of the Russell Group, Cardiff is one of Britain’s 24 leading research universities, with a long ‑ standing reputation for academic excellence, cutting ‑ edge research and high student satisfaction. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021), 90% of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Our research led teaching spans the humanities; natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; and lifelong learning.‑led teaching spans the humanities; natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; and lifelong learning. Founded in 1883, we combine strong academic heritage with modern facilities and a forward looking approach. Our main buildings sit among parks and treelined avenues in Cardiff’s civic centre, creating a welcoming, connected campus‑looking approach. Our main buildings sit among parks and tree‑lined avenues in Cardiff’s civic centre, creating a welcoming, connected campus We are home to a global community of students and staff, drawn together by curiosity, collaboration and a shared commitment to making a difference. Through this blend of established tradition and cutting-edge innovation, Cardiff University offers a stimulating environment for study and research. Cardiff is ranked highly in the QS World University Rankings (2025), including top 50 globally for Communication and Media Studies and Dentistry, and top 100 for Architecture/Built Environment, English Language & Literature, Sociology, Geography and Marketing. Our outstanding research community includes two Nobel Prize winners, alongside Fellows of the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, British Academy and Academy of Medical Sciences. The University’s global community, reputation, and partnerships are at the heart of its identity. With over 7,530 international students from over 140 countries and agreements with more than 300 institutions around the world, international partnerships are an integral part of the University's work. Driven by creativity and curiosity, Cardiff University strives to fulfil its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. International collaboration is central to what we do. We have a diverse community of students from more than 130 countries and partnerships with 300+ institutions worldwide. These partnerships support student exchange, joint research, dual degrees and global learning opportunities, both inbound and outbound. They help our students gain international experience and prepare for global careers. We are expanding our global footprint through Cardiff University Kazakhstan, our new international campus developed in partnership with local and regional stakeholders. The campus extends Cardiff's research-led education to Central Asia, supporting talent development, knowledge exchange and long-term collaboration.