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Cardiff University
Overview
Cardiff University information
About Cardiff University
UCAS code: C15
Established in 1883, Cardiff University enjoys an international reputation for academic excellence and is Wales’ only Russell Group university. Cardiff is a thriving, city that is widely recognised as an outstanding place in which to live and study.
Source: Cardiff University
Tuition fees at Cardiff University
- First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
- International students pay between £9,535 and £47,450 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £30,700.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£26.6k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
93%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Cardiff University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Cardiff University
Cardiff University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are Cardiff University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
136-144 UCAS points128-144 UCAS points128-144 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
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128-144 UCAS points128-144 UCAS points128-144 UCAS pointsMPhys 5 Years sandwich including industrial placement 2026
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128-144 UCAS pointsMMath (Hons) 5 Years full-time with time abroad 2026
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128-144 UCAS points128-136 UCAS points128-144 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich including industrial placement 2026
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Cardiff University reviews
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1st year student
Five stars: Excellent
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Five stars: Excellent
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Five stars: Excellent
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1st year student
World class
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Up to date
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Challenging!
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
82%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
79%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
83%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
90%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
79%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
83%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
76%
med
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Cardiff University on The Student Room.
