Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom · Public

Wales' leading university with particular strength in journalism and social sciences.

Admissions Data — Cardiff University

Acceptance Rate	78% (Accessible)
Total Enrollment	33,000 students
International Students	22%
International Tuition	£17000-£23500
Location	Cardiff, United Kingdom
Founded	1883
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#141
THE World Rank	#159
US News Rank	#147
Research Output	Very Good

Notable Strengths

Medicine
Engineering
Law
Journalism
Architecture

Scholarships: Cardiff International Scholarship.

Applying to Cardiff University as an International Student

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International student tuition at Cardiff University is £17000-£23500 per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer