Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group top-20 UK research-led universities, with an established global profile. The University is located in and around the Portland stone buildings, parks and tree-lined avenues that form Cardiff’s magnificent civic centre.

Key facts about Cardiff University

* Ranked 15th in the UK (RAE 2011) and in the top 1.5% in the world (QS).
* 27 academic schools with teaching given the highest possible award in the last UK Government review.
* 27,000 students, with more than 3,000 from outside the EU, from 110 different countries.
* Employment averages for international graduates 10% higher than the UK average.
* Accommodation is guaranteed for single international students and is within walking distance to the University.
* Graduate Centre with dedicated study facilities, skills teaching and social events space for postgraduate students.
* 18 libraries with more than 1.5 million books and 25,000 e-journals.
* Wi-Fi enabled campus, 28 IT suites and internet access in every hall of residence.
* At the centre of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Cardiff provides a unique cultural experience but is only 2 hours from London by train, and offers flights to explore Europe via nearby Cardiff and Bristol airports.

The University President, Professor Sir Martin Evans FRS is a Nobel Prize winner for Medicine.