Cardiff University

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is established as one of Britain's leading research universities.

Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. By fulfilling our vision we expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK.

Who we are

We excel in producing high quality, innovative research which translates into benefits both locally and worldwide.

We have a diverse student population with students coming from more than 100 countries and with a range of backgrounds. Our academic staff are driven by creativity and curiosity and many are leaders in their fields, creating a stimulating environment for learning.

Our social, economic and cultural impact

Cardiff University makes a significant contribution to the UK economy.

We attract high-quality investment from both the public and private sector which helps translate our world-leading research into the products, services and processes of the future.

Our excellence in teaching and learning provides highly skilled and well paid graduates who make a significant contribution to the public purse when they enter the world of work.

We are a truly global university with students coming from across the world to study here, each contributing significantly to the UK economy during their time in the city. We are one of Wales’s largest employers, with a staff and student community made up of over 35,000 people. The University supports 12,600 jobs across the UK.

Cardiff University is deeply rooted in the local community and proactively engages with the general public to help improve health, wealth and wellbeing in Wales, across the UK and around the world.