Cardiff Metropolitan University

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RankingComplete University Guide 2027: 72nd in the UK · Guardian University Guide 2027: 89th

Established1865

Famous ForArt and Design, Sport, Business

Tuition Fees14,000-19,500

Overview

Cardiff Metropolitan University's history traces back to 1865, when the Cardiff School of Art opened in the city's Old Free Library. It later became the Cardiff College of Art and, from 1996 to 2011, the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, before taking its present name in 2011. It is the oldest university in South Wales. Cardiff Met was named the Times Higher Education UK and Ireland University of the Year in 2021 and the Times and Sunday Times Welsh University of the Year in 2021. It was the first University of Sanctuary in Wales, in 2018, and was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League in 2022. Today Cardiff Met has around 13,000 students from 140 countries studying in Cardiff, including around 2,000 international students, as well as around 10,000 students at 18 partner colleges in 15 countries. Its Cardiff School of Art and Design has a history of more than 150 years, and the university is known for sport, health, art and design, business and education.

Our Services for Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Met's International Student Support team meets students before they travel, through a series of online webinars, and offers a visa application checking service. On arrival, the team runs a comprehensive orientation programme and an International Student Welcome event, usually on the Saturday before courses begin, where students can complete enrolment, collect their student card and get practical advice on living in Cardiff. The team is based in the Global Lounge and offers ongoing welfare support and guidance on immigration, wellbeing, academic expectations and study skills throughout the degree. An International Career Consultant provides dedicated careers support for international students, including help finding part-time work, internships and graduate jobs.

Rankings & Recognition

Complete University Guide 2027: 72nd in the UK Guardian University Guide 2027: 89th

72nd in the Complete University Guide 2027 89th in the Guardian University Guide 2027 Cardiff Metropolitan was named the Times Higher Education UK and Ireland University of the Year in 2021 and the Times and Sunday Times Welsh University of the Year in 2021. Its research is assessed through the national Research Excellence Framework, with strengths in art and design, sport, health and education, and it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League in 2022.

Accommodation

Cardiff Met offers halls of residence at Plas Gwyn, on the Llandaff campus, and at Cyncoed, with Classic, Classic Plus and Premium rooms. The university also has agreements with private halls providers in the city, and its accommodation team advises students on private houses and flats. Students looking for private housing are warned to be careful about scams and to avoid securing accommodation through Facebook or Gumtree. Landlords may ask for a UK-based guarantor or up to six months' rent in advance, so the university's advice on contracts and costs is an important first step for international students.

Location

Cardiff Metropolitan University is based in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, with campuses at Llandaff and Cyncoed. Llandaff is a historic village within the city, close to the River Taff, while Cyncoed is a leafy, residential area to the north of the city centre, and both campuses are close to Cardiff's shops, parks and sports facilities. Cardiff is a compact, walkable city with a castle, a waterfront at Cardiff Bay, and a large student population. Cardiff Central station has direct trains to London, Bristol and the rest of the UK, and Cardiff Airport is around 30 minutes away, with flights to Europe and beyond.

Courses offered at Cardiff Metropolitan University

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All Levels Bachelor's (73) Master's (53) MRes/MPhil/PhD (23)

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Courses offered at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Computer Games Design and Development BSc (Hons)

Computer Science BSc (Hons) (with Specialist Pathways)

Computing with Creative Design BSc (Hons)

Criminology BSc (Hons)

Dental Technology BSc (Hons)

Digital Art BA (Hons)

Digital Marketing Management BA (Hons)

Doctor of Management (DMan)

Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology

Doctorate in Sport Coaching (DSC) (Cyncoed Campus)

Early Years Education and Professional Practice with EYPS BA (Hons)

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs BSc (Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering MEng (Hons)

English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

Events Management BA (Hons)

Fashion Design BA (Hons)

Fine Art BA (Hons)

Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons)

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