Cardiff University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 207 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 72 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 21 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 1 of 10 | In Wales |
| # 1 of 3 | In Cardiff |
| # 5 of 14,131 | For Supply Chain Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
39%
Enrollment
27,513
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), Advanced ('A') level, or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 27,513 |
We've calculated the 39% acceptance rate for Cardiff University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Cardiff University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Cardiff University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Cardiff University.
College : Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Accountancy
Archaeology
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Economics
English
Finance
Geography
History
Law
Modern Languages
Music
Native Language
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Regional Planning
Religion
Social Sciences
College : Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Dentistry
Health Sciences
Medicine
Optometry
Pharmacy
Psychology
College : Physical Sciences and Engineering
Architecture
Astronomy and Space Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mathematics
Physics
School : Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education
Dentistry
Medicine
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cardiff University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Doctorate
Accountancy
Ancient Civilizations
Applied Linguistics
Archaeology
Architecture
Astronomy and Space Science
Astrophysics
Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Cultural Studies
Dentistry
Economics
Education
Educational Psychology
Energy Engineering
Environmental Studies
European Studies
Finance
Genetics
Health Sciences
Heritage Preservation
History
Immunology
International Relations and Diplomacy
Journalism
Law
Management
Marketing
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Medicine
Midwifery
Music Theory and Composition
Musicology
Native Language
Neurosciences
Nursing
Oncology
Optometry
Performing Arts
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Sciences
Public Health
Radiology
Religious Studies
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
Theology
Translation and Interpretation
Writing
Research profile
Cardiff University is a world-class research university with 109,650 scientific papers published and 4,025,376 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
61,801
/ 2,705,574
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
52,280
/ 1,764,672
|
| Medicine |
50,875
/ 2,135,146
|
| Chemistry |
46,092
/ 2,036,131
|
| Computer Science |
44,312
/ 1,868,294
|
| Engineering |
43,656
/ 1,626,480
|
| Physics |
41,876
/ 1,599,122
|
| Environmental Science |
40,364
/ 1,461,989
|
| Psychology |
30,600
/ 1,234,194
|
| Political Science |
29,350
/ 915,956
|
| Genetics |
28,696
/ 1,474,048
|
| Biochemistry |
28,687
/ 1,472,601
|
| Law |
27,101
/ 873,417
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
27,085
/ 1,048,608
|
| Philosophy |
24,662
/ 810,416
|
| Sociology |
24,336
/ 866,195
|
| Geography and Cartography |
22,696
/ 762,336
|
| Geology |
22,061
/ 857,848
|
| Pathology |
21,309
/ 939,657
|
| Business |
19,858
/ 667,723
|
| Mathematics |
18,806
/ 743,391
|
| Materials Science |
18,404
/ 625,553
|
| Organic chemistry |
18,034
/ 731,200
|
| History |
17,078
/ 487,134
|
| Psychiatry |
16,788
/ 753,400
|
| Ecology |
15,503
/ 661,278
|
| Paleontology |
15,377
/ 636,238
|
| Economics |
15,252
/ 484,068
|
| Statistics |
15,180
/ 657,351
|
| Archaeology |
13,940
/ 458,468
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
13,487
/ 477,959
|
| Neuroscience |
12,504
/ 550,176
|
| Linguistics |
12,299
/ 399,562
|
| Optics |
11,446
/ 507,399
|
| Surgery |
10,653
/ 433,801
|
| Art & Design |
10,195
/ 261,042
|
| Management |
9,246
/ 355,424
|
| Immunology |
9,235
/ 427,782
|
| Social Psychology |
8,529
/ 376,343
|
| Electrical Engineering |
8,519
/ 313,001
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Hilary Marquand
1901-1972 (aged 71)
university teacher
economist
politician
Hilary Adair Marquand, PC was a British economist and Labour Party politician.
2. Guy Masterson
1961-. (aged 65)
stage actor
Guy Alexander Masterson is a British actor, writer, theatre director, producer, and playwright. He is best known for his solo stage performances and for his work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including productions such as Under Milk Wood, Animal Farm, Morecambe, and The Shark Is Broken.
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3. Paul Atherton
1968-. (aged 58)
film producer
film director
Paul Atherton is a London-based filmmaker. He produced and directed The Ballet of Change, a series of four short films that were projected onto London landmarks. His video-diary Our London Lives is in the permanent collection of the Museum of London.
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4. Teddy Williams
2000-. (aged 26)
rugby union player
Teddy Williams is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for United Rugby Championship club Cardiff and the Wales national team.
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