Cardiff University

Overview

Cardiff University is a world-renowned public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It is a member of the Russell Group of Universities, and it is set in a beautiful and vibrant environment. The institution's motto is 'Truth, Unity, and Concord.' The institution is proud of its strategic and innovative research efforts, as well as its reputation for strong international relationships. It is a higher education institution dedicated to providing a one-of-a-kind student learning experience through a strong industry partnership. There are famous undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs that are globally accepted. There are many expert tutors available operated by up-to-date research activities and 22% of its academic staff from outside the UK. The university is also renowned as a world-leading biomedical research centre and gives forth to fundamental and applied research. Above all, the institution opens a door to create a multicultural community with overseas students.

Rankings & Achievements of Cardiff University

• Ranked 191 in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.
• Secured 34th position in the Times University Guide 2021
• Secured 37th position in the Guardian University Guide 2021
• Ranked159th in QS World University Rankings 2021
• Ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide research quality.
• It remains the only Welsh institution among the top 200 of the QS World Rankings.
• Ranked 5th in the 2014 Research Assessment Exercise for the quality submissions.

History

The origin of the University found in the name of the University College of South Wales and Monmouth shire in1883. In 1893. as a founding college, it became known as the University of Wales. In the year of 1997, the institute gained popularity with granting degrees to the students. In1988, It became collaborated with the renowned university, the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology. In 2005, the university is given its legal name Cardiff University. It was then well-known as an independent university with the beginning of awarding degrees. Therefore, the institution is the third oldest university in Wales and the only Welsh member of the Russell Group of research-based universities. Cardiff University consists of 26 academic schools. The schools are categorized into three colleges named, College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, College of Arts & Humanities, College of Social Sciences, and the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences.

Fee Structure of Cardiff University

The international tuition fee is £18,700-23,950

Scholarships of Cardiff University

• Cardiff University Scholarships- 2021
• Power Academy scholarship is applicable for an electrical and electronic engineering-related degree program.
• The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) scholarship is applicable for UK and EU undergraduate students who are willing to study for an electrical and electronic engineering-related degree program.
• Morfydd Owen Instrumental Scholarships and David Lloyd Vocal Scholarships stand for musical scholarship and is applicable for BMus or BA single honours degree program
  (home/EU students).
• Choral Scholarships (male alto, tenor, and bass)
• Creative Minds scholarship is applicable for those who are creative minds in line with creative presentation, song, piece of writing, video, podcast, and so on.
• Cardiff University’s undergraduate bursaries; (facility for students from lower-income households and will start in September 2021)
• Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol scholarship; (study through the medium of Welsh)
• Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol medical scholarship.

The Bursaries are given below:

• Cardiff University Bursary,
• Armed Forces Bursary,
• Asylum Seekers Opportunity Award,
• Care Leavers Bursary,
• Estranged Student Bursary,
• Student Carers Bursary,
• Next Step Bursary,
• NHS bursary

Apart from that, there are more financial supports available for the growing talents:

Loans and grants, Support for asylum seekers, Part-time undergraduate funding, Student

Finance funding, Full-time Medicine and Dental Surgery funding, and so on.

Facilities and Services

• Well-equipped library is full of printed books, online books, and journals.
• Excellent It supports or computer facilities with a virtual learning environment.
• Opportunity to borrow books and access online books and journals. Therefore, printing, photocopying, print services are available.
• Students are welcomed in time of essential use with the help of Visiting and membership cards (NHS)
  Students undertake work placements in local businesses to support their study expenses.
• Available developed important new tools for medical and health research.
• Expert and knowledgeable tutors and informative research-based workshops.

Student Life

The Students’ Union is a mouthpiece of university students. They remain active from the freshers’ week to the Alumni night and give services to special needs and interests. Multiple programs runs by the Students’ Union such as residents, businesses, Councillors to make Cardiff is better day by day. So students feel better to get involved with these activities and love Cardiff. The Cardiff community is strong enough to contribute from arts and culture to local neighbourhood improvements. Students from different countries gather here and arrange community meetings. The student union fights back against any offenses and changed the penalty procedures recently in Section 46 Law. The community works regularly with the local Police to ensure safety in the city.

Living Accommodation

Living in Cardiff is affordable as well as comfortable. There are available halls of residence or private rented accommodation where students can find lively and peaceful living places. Students feel at home here because of its availability within a walking distance or a very short bus ride. Interesting shops, restaurants and cafes, Cardiff Market (designed in Victorian structure), boutiques increase its’ popularity. Therefore, The Welsh Government takes initiatives with House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) licensing in Cathays to improve housing standards. Wales is a cultural capital city that offers a rich culture to experience with. Students get valuable chances in their spare time to get involved with the activities, art, culture, and great shopping.

Transport

Local and national bus/coach services are available in Cardiff. Newport Bus introduces new fully electric bus services. Vintage Bus launched the Double Deck Bus services. So, Available quality bus services are found across Cardiff, Swansea, and the Rhondda Valleys. The taxi license plates carried out by Newport transport. Executive Minibus and Chauffeur Services are also available. As The Cardiff university is located on the coast of South Wales, it’s easy to travel from one place to another in the UK and overseas. The road, rail, and air communications are excellent. To reach in London it takes only two hours traveling on the high-speed train service. Moreover, many direct flights to the UK and European cities are available at Cardiff and Bristol Airports. The student residential areas have walkable routes that make it a whole lot easier.