Study at Cardiff University UK

Cardiff University UK Rankings

  • World-leading research of Cardiff was ranked 5th amongst UK universities in the Research Excellence Framework (2014) for quality and 2nd for impact.
  • 5th university nationally in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) on rankings based on quality
  • 2nd university nationally in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) on rankings based on impact
  • Cardiff University is ranked 32nd in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
  • The University is ranked 26th in The Complete University Guide 2020, and tops the league table in Wales.
  • The University ranked 38th in the Guardian University Guide for 2020, scoring well in the areas of student satisfaction with their course and teaching.
  • Ranked 154th by the The QS World University Rankings, Cardiff University is Wales’s highest ranked University.

Entry Requirements to Study at Cardiff University, UK

Academic Requirements

Postgraduate Courses: At least 55% in Bachelors for Post Graduate Taught as well as Post Graduate Research. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score). For some courses the admissions tutors may ask for higher grades. If you are applying for research courses from India, you will be required to provide evidence that you have already carried out research, usually via the successful completion of a relevant master’s degree.

Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 80%. Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with an average of 80%. IELTS: Atleast 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subscore (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score).

MBA/Executive MBA program: Bachelor’s degree from approved university. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score).

Scholarships to study at Cardiff University UK

Cardiff University offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the relevant scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the entire scholarship application process at no cost.

Scholarships for Indian/International students

Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

The university is offering over £2M in funding awards to students across undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels of study.

Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship for Research Excellence

They offer full tuition fee funding and an annual stipend to support self-funding full-time PhD international students for up to three years.

International Foundation Programme Scholarships

These scholarships are available for eligible students studying on International Foundation Programme (IFP).

Postgraduate Taught Scholarships

If you are looking to study on a taught postgraduate programme, funding is available from both the University and external organisations.

PhD Research Scholarships

If you are looking to study on a Doctoral programme, funding is available from both the University and external organisations.

The Beacon Scholarship

This lucrative scheme is open to applicants to all undergraduate courses (excluding medicine) from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

 

Cardiff University UK Deadline for Applications

Deadline for Undergraduate Courses after 12th

The normal closing date to receive applications for full-time undergraduate courses is 15th January for September intake. If possible, try to ensure that your application reaches the university by this date. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service also known as UCAS send all applications it receives after 15 January (until 30 June) but the university can’t guarantee they will give the same level of consideration or offer as those that arrive by 15 January.

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Deadline for Postgraduate Courses

Generally, Cardiff University does not have an application deadline for postgraduate courses. However, we recommend all students to apply at least by 15th May for the September start.


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