Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University are both the universities located in the UK. Cardiff Uni is a Russell university and ranks higher in the world and UK-based rankings. On the other hand, Cardiff Met University is teaching-focused, modern university. 

• Cardiff University is more selective with an acceptance rate of around 20%. The acceptance rate of Cardiff Met Uni is around 64% - 80%
• In the Guardian rankings 2026, Cardiff Uni ranks at #37, whereas, Cardiff Met ranks at #87. 

The MBA scholarship at Cardiff Metropolitan University is available for MBA students, on the basis of academic and / or professional, and evidence work experience. The scholarship award is GBP 4,000 (Around INR 5.17 L). Students are considered automatically for the scholarship. 

Cardiff Met operates two residence halls. Rooms at Plas Gwyn halls are allocated to students at the Llandaff Campus. Whereas the rooms at Cyncoed halls are allocated to students at the Cyncoed Campus. The university also offers private halls of residence to students. 

• The housing prices at Plas Gwyn halls range between GBP 156 - GBP 175 per week
• At Cyncoed halls, the prices per week range between GBP 156 - GBP 225

Cardiff Metropolitan University MSc in Accounting and Finance course is of 1 year. The students who want to take admission to this course should have a minimum of 2:2 classification or have 5 years of professional experience OR have a suitable professional qualification. 

• IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required

In Times Higher Education world rankings for 2026, Cardiff Metropolitan University ranking is #1001-1200. The subject rankings of this university are-

• Psychology: #501-600
• Business and Economics: #601-800
• Medical and Health: #601-800
• Education Studies: #601-800

Indian students who want to apply for MBA course at Cardiff Metropolitan University should have one of the following-

• A 2:2 UK degree from a recognised degree

OR 

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant Management experience 

OR

• Have a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission 

Indian students are also required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Students can apply directly for this course at the official website of Cardiff Met University. 

Read more about MBA in UK for Indian students

For UG courses at Cardiff Metropolitan University, the tuition fee is GBP 16,000 per year or INR 20.5 L. Whereas for PG courses, the tuition fees for Indian students is GBP 17,600 or INR 22.63 L. 

Living Expenses 

The living expenses for students at Cardiff Met are given below-

The MBA course in Cardiff Met Uni has a 12-month industry placement. This option helps students gain valuable industry experience while studying. If the students are accepted to the MBA programme of Cardiff Met, they will be given a 2-year student visa. 

In the UK universities rankings, Cardiff Metropolitan University ranking as per The Complete University Guide rankings is #66 in 2026. Whereas in The Guardian rankings 2026, this university ranks at #87. The subject rankings for this university as per CUG rankings are-

• Architecture: #21
• Art and Design: #26
• Psychology: #67
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering: #71

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