We are an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. Our world-leading research was ranked 5th amongst UK universities in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework for quality and 2nd for impact. We provide an educationally outstanding experience for our students.
Driven by creativity and curiosity, we strive to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.
Cardiff University belongs to the top 150 universities in the world and the top 50 universities in Europe.
| Ranking | Year | Rank (in the world) |
Rank (in Europe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2020 | 198 | 94 |
| QS World University Rankings | 2020 | 154 | 64 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2019 | 101 | 35 |
The average tuition fees for students from the EU/EEA are 9,300 GBP per year.
The average tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA are 19,700 GBP per year, ranging from 17,500 GBP to 34,100 GBP.
Tuition fees may vary for each study programme.