Cardiff University
Indicative figures only. Tuition, living cost and admission rate shown here are estimates and may be out of date. Check the latest international fees on Cardiff University's official fees page.
Welsh capital university with strong research and vibrant student life.
Pros
- ✓Vibrant city
- ✓Affordable
- ✓Strong student life
Cons
- ×Limited international recognition
- ×Rainy weather
- ×Language barrier
Available Courses
Admission Requirements
IELTS (indicative)
6
Minimum English-language score; exact requirement varies by course.
Academic entry
UK undergraduate admission is based on A-levels / IB (or equivalent) and is course-specific — not GPA or SAT.
Need to understand UK English tests and scores? See our English language requirements guide (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, the CEFR B2 visa minimum, SELTs and waivers).
Applying undergraduate? See our UCAS deadlines & personal statement guide for the application timeline and the new personal statement.
Verify entry requirements. These are indicative only. Check the exact course requirements on Cardiff University's official website and via UCAS.
Scholarships & funding
Scholarship offerings, amounts and deadlines vary by university and change every year. For the current awards at Cardiff University, check the university's official scholarships/funding page.
Indicative — verify on the official site. We don't list per-university scholarship amounts or deadlines because they change each cycle. Always confirm current awards on Cardiff University's official website.
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Quick Facts
Weather & Air Quality
Typical climate
Temperate oceanic climate · long-term average 11°C
Typical UK winter
2–8°C
Typical UK summer
15–22°C
Live weather & air quality by Open-Meteo. Typical ranges are indicative.
Location
Coordinates: 51.4816, -3.1791
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