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Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff University is a university in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, ranked QS #=179. 332 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January and September.

Cardiff University is Wales's only Russell Group university, ranked =179 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, located in the compact, affordable Welsh capital. It has dedicated pages and advisors for Bangladesh and offers Bangladeshi Master's students its highest Vice-Chancellor's scholarship of £10,000.

  • QS World University Rankings 2027: =179th
  • Wales's only Russell Group university
  • Vice-Chancellor's PG International Scholarship: £10,000 for Bangladeshi students
  • Clear route from HSC via the International Foundation Year
  • English for University Study programme from IELTS 4.0

Courses (332)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cardiff University located?

Cardiff University is in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

What courses does Cardiff University offer?

Cardiff University lists 332 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Accounting, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing and Professional Placement Year, BSc (Hons) Business Management with Supply Chain Management and BSc (Hons) Business Management with Supply Chain Management and a Professional Placement Year. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.

What are the tuition fees at Cardiff University?

Published fees at Cardiff University: MSc Computing (2027/28, full-time) £33,950. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.

What English language score do I need for Cardiff University?

The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic and Oxford ELLT.

When are the intakes at Cardiff University?

Cardiff University runs intakes in January and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027.

Does Cardiff University offer scholarships?

Yes. For example: Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship (£10,000).

How do I apply to Cardiff University?

The steps are: 1. Apply through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right course and submit the application to the university for you (please do not apply directly) 2. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 3. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 4. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 5. Pay the £5,000 deposit required for Bangladesh-domiciled postgraduate applicants via the university's official payment portal 6. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 7. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment