NCUK University Partner
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is an ambitious, innovative UK institution known for its impact, reputation and quality, consistently ranking among the top institutions in the UK. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong emphasis on research, and supports its diverse student body with language courses, orientation programmes and cultural events.
The university is based in Cardiff, the Welsh capital, described as beautiful and thriving, with a lively city centre, cultural scene and nightlife alongside plenty of job opportunities for students.
Top 30
in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
27th
in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2027)
179th
in the world, joint (QS World University Rankings 2027)
Cardiff University NCUK International Scholarship
£2,000 tuition-fee award for students who complete the NCUK International Foundation Year, for self-funded international students with an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme starting September 2026.
Cardiff University Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 award for students holding an offer for an eligible Cardiff programme; eligible students are invited by email to apply.
Vice Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
£3,500 or £5,000 (year one only) for offer holders from eligible countries who accept an offer for selected programmes; students are automatically considered.
Careers
Careers, Employability, Enterprise and Graduate Support services include a dedicated Student Futures team for international students, work placements, internships and networking events, plus a Global Opportunity Team running study abroad, international internships and overseas volunteering.
City life
Cardiff offers Cardiff Castle, concerts at the Wales Millennium Centre, shopping, dining and nightlife, plus sports clubs and easy travel to other UK cities and Europe.
Student support
Support includes personal tutors, study skills workshops and language support, with the Centre for Student Life covering health, wellbeing, money and living in Cardiff. Counselling, health services and disability support are also available, alongside an international student team that helps with visas, accommodation and adjustment.
Accommodation
Options include Talybont South, with modern en-suite rooms, and Aberdare Hall, which is more traditional with shared facilities; both offer 24-hour security and Wi-Fi.
Facilities, sports and sustainability
Named facilities include CUBRIC, the Hadyn Ellis Building for cancer and mental health research, the Cochrane Building for healthcare education and research, and the Sport and Exercise Medicine Centre.
Through the Athletic Union, students can join 60+ sports clubs and 200+ societies, including Cardiff Cobras American Football and the Cardiff University Netball Club, with an annual Varsity series against rival universities.
Sustainability work spans teaching, research, campus operations, carbon reduction, waste management and sustainable transport, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Cardiff University, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.