Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, Wales
Public-University

Overview

Cardiff Metropolitan University (Welsh: Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd), formerly University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), is a university situated in Cardiff, Wales. It operates from two campuses: Llandaff on Western Avenue and Cyncoed campus on Cyncoed Road.

In the 2021/22 academic year, the university has 11,500 students from over 140 countries studying on two campuses in Cardiff, and more than 10,000 at 17 partner institutions in 15 countries around the world.

The university offers degree courses in a variety of disciplines. Study is available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, full-time and part-time, and research opportunities are offered. Cardiff Metropolitan University has a number of research and enterprise centres, including the Food Industry Centre, the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research.

Since 2007, £50 million has been invested in estate developments. In May 2009 the £5million Food Industry Centre – Zero2Five at the Llandaff Campus opened. Cardiff Met’s £20 million Cardiff School of Management building officially opened in October 2010 at the Llandaff site. Student facilities, learning centres and the provisions within have also been updated.

The Cyncoed campus opened the campus centre in October 2009, which houses the Students’ Union, bar and cafe for student, staff and visitor use.

The Student I-Zone opened in October 2010, to provide information to students from one location.

The UWIC Foundation has been set up to develop, promote and encourage improvements to the quality of teaching and research at the university. It is funded through charitable donations.

In 2012 the University commenced the building of a major new development for its School of Art & Design. The £14m investment will enable a new building to be built on the University’s Llandaff campus, and existing accommodation will be substantially improved to provide a contemporary home for the internationally recognised School.

71 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 1865
Size Medium
15,000 Students
Location
Cardiff
Wales

Learning

3 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Hospitality and Culinary
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Natural Sciences
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS
Other Applications Accepted Institution's own application

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
CAE, TOEFL, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Apr
19
Deadline of application via UCAS for majority of undergraduate courses

Cost and Scholarships

£ 9,000
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)

Types of Scholarships Available

Merit-based
Sports

Scholarships

Alumni Scholarship
Total Worth 20% reduction in course fees
Eligibility and Requirements The Alumni scholarship is awarded to all students who have completed a Cardiff Metropolitan undergraduate degree enrolling on taught postgraduate programmes in Cardiff.
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline --
Sport Scholarship
Total Worth (£1,000-£5,000)
Eligibility and Requirements Applicants should meet one or more of the below criteria: International representative honors at age-group or senior level Part of the top tier of your NGBs performance pathway Significant experience at academy level of a professional sport Continued success at national age group or senior championships
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Undergraduate Scholarship
Total Worth £2,000 ​
Eligibility and Requirements All International applicants are considered.
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --