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Summary
When you join Cardiff University, you’ll join a thriving and vibrant community of bright minds that focus on finding real-life solutions to the world’s most challenging problems. Cardiff is Wales’ only Russell Group institution. On campus, you’ll benefit from facilities to foster your learning and enjoy state-of-the-art spaces for studying, learning and socialising. All are designed with the flexibility to help you achieve your degree in the way that works for you.

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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate70%Postgraduate30%
Study mode
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Full-time84%Part-time16%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK77%International19%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
27th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000752 75%27th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212153 72%33rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.96 74%119th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.36 84%19th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.59 59%44th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251846 56%64th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226914 41%24th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.313.919th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.2 96%23rd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10086.4 86%14th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.9 80%26th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Asian Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Celtic Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
19th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10093.3 93%19th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227151 67%23rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.98 74%84th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.33 83%14th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.7 97%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10086.0 86%9th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Cardiff University believes that we can achieve more together than we can achieve alone. It brings the brightest minds together to find real-life solutions to the world’s biggest and smallest problems. When you join the university, you become part of a community of open-minded thinkers where each person is empowered to reach their full potential, both personal and academic. University is a big step, and Cardiff offers support from day one to help you settle into your new home and find your rhythm in the Cardiff community. The university works hard to make sure you feel safe and supported and that you feel confident to be uniquely you.
Cardiff University helps you to develop skills and find the right path for your future – whatever that may be. Even if you don’t quite have a set career path in mind, the university can help in plenty of ways. The Student Futures team provides personal, subject-specific support to students. They offer careers guidance on everything from how to build a great CV or conduct effective job searches, to interview preparation and practical help for starting your career. Whatever you want to be, Cardiff University will help you get there.
No matter where you choose to live while you’re at university, Cardiff wants you to feel at home. University accommodation offers far more than a place to rest your head. It’s the place where you’ll discover new friends, embark on exciting adventures, and make memories to last a lifetime. Cardiff has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and requirements. With more than 5,500 student rooms spread across 16 residences, you’re sure to find the perfect place for you. All rooms are within walking or cycling distance of the city centre, Students’ Union, and university buildings. Most rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and all have internet access as standard.