Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Cardiff Metropolitan University, formerly University of Wales Institute, Cardiff commonly referred to as Cardiff Met, is a university located in the city of Cardiff.
| Cardiff University | Cardiff Metropolitan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.2 Out of 10 | 4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 154 QS World University 2024 # 190 Times Higher Education 2024 # 166 US News 2023 | # 1201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2023 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2022 |
| Subject Strength | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 117 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 1001 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 907 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 1001 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -224 PG Programs -169 Doctorate Programs -209 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -58 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2 % | 64.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-570 IELTS-7 PTE-70 TOEFL-90 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-51 SAT-1100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25288.0 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28974 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8670 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 15314.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16417.7 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 713 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 96% of Cardiff University graduates receive full-time employment within 15 months of their graduation. Top companies: Accenture, Google, HSBC, JLL, Deloitte, KPMG, BBC, Pfizer, Unilever, Jacobs, IBM, etc. Degree Average Salary PhD $142,000 Executive MBA $108,000 Masters in Finance $98,000 MBA $90,000 Other Degree $62,000 Doctorate $61,000 | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Masters in Science: $50,000 MBA: $37,000 Masters in Finance: $34,000 Masters in Management: $33,000 Bachelor of Arts: $32,000 Bachelor of Science: $29,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 5 reviews | 5.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Cardiff University | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1883 | 1996 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 42% Male, 58% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | Cardiff is located on the coast of South Wales and is easy to reach from many places in the UK and overseas. Cardiff is an accessible city, benefiting from excellent road, rail, and air communications. Using the high-speed train service, London is reached in approximately two hours. | University has three locations: Llandaff campus, Cyncoed campus and Plas Gwyn residential campus. |
| Library | Cardiff’s libraries hold over 1.1 million printed books and provide access to more than 1.5 million online books, journals, and resources. 10 separate libraries spread throughout both campuses. Some libraries and IT rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Specialist libraries include architecture, health and journalism. 100,000 rare items, several of which can be viewed on a 40" 3D touch-screen and turning pages software. | Library provides access to various resources like e-books, publications, journals, research papers, databases etc. |
| Campus Life | Cardiff University is made up of two large, well-located campuses. Over 90 languages are spoken here. Cardiff University Students' Union supports over 200 student societies and 60 sports clubs with more than 10,000 members. | A busy campus that has benefitted from millions of pounds worth of recent investment in learning, teaching and social spaces; offering excellent sporting facilities, on-site shop, and places to eat. The campus is located approximately 2 miles from the centre of Cardiff, surrounded by parks, playing fields and the historic village of Llandaff. The Plas Gwyn accommodation campus is close by. Cardiff Met has established itself as one of the leading universities for sport in the UK. University offers a unique performance environment, focused on ensuring you achieve both your sporting and academic aspirations, setting the foundations for your future.Whether you want to live in Cardiff Met halls, or need help finding a place to live, the dedicated accommodation team will help. Offering an award-winning Res Life community, the team aims to make living in halls one of the best experiences of your university life. The student union supports the students in enjoying activities including sports, societies, workshops, volunteering and more. The student union aims to make your student experience with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $6720 | #Room Rent - $561 |
| Famous Alumni | Gwilym Lee (British actor), Susanna Reid (English television presenter and journalist), Alice May Roberts (English biological anthropologist, biologist, television presenter, and author), Barham Salih (Iraqi politician of Kurdish origin), Vedhika Kumar (Indian actress), Susmita Bhattacharya (Writer, Poet), Sir Karl Jenkins (Composer and Musician). | Blandina Khondowe, actor and activist Rory Burns, international cricketer Chris Elmore, Member of the UK Parliament |
| City Life | Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a lively and student-friendly city. 2nd friendliest city in the UK and the top 5 most welcoming cities in the UK. There is a lot on offer whether students are looking for culture, outdoor activities, shopping, or great nightlife and the city has the added bonus that almost everything is within walking distance. Top Companies: Delloite, Amazon, Tesco, NHS, PwC, Starbucks, and many more. | As the Welsh capital, Cardiff plays host to a wide variety of events. From major sporting fixtures such as the UEFA Champions League Final, Six Nations Rugby, championship boxing and WWE (arriving this September), to major theatre productions, big-name touring comedy acts, and musicians. Top this off with a variety of quirkier events such as music concerts at Cardiff Castle, street food festivals, pop-ups, and secret cinemas, and you’ll find that there’s always something different to do here. Cardiff’s big city attitude combined with its small city benefits make it the ideal place to live, work and study. |
