Cardiff University Ranking

Cardiff Uni ranks among the top 20 universities in the UK for research quality. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), 90% of its research was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Some other key features of research quality at Cardiff Uni are mentioned below:

• 14th in the UK for Research Power
• 19th in the UK for Research, 11th for Research Impact, and 16th for Environment

82% students are satisfied with their overall life at Cardiff Uni, as per the latest National Student Survey (NSS) data.

It also received the Global Student Satisfaction Award for Overall Satisfaction (Studyportals' Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025).

Students rate it 3.8 stars out of 5 overall, as part of the Cardiff University student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad based on aspects like student life, post-study careers, faculty quality, safety, ROI, and PR opportunities after studies.

The Cardiff University QS World Ranking 2027 is #179 globally. It has maintained its standing among the top 200 universities in the world in the last 3 years. Year-on-Year trends of the Cardiff University QS World Ranking 2027 is given below:

In 2024, Cardiff University ranks at #154 position in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Whereas, according to THE World University Rankings, the university is placed at #190 position. Keeping in mind both the rankings, it can be said that Cardiff University lies among the Top 200 Universities in the world. In the QS rankings, there is an improvement by 12 places in 2024 rank as it was placed at #166 position in 2023 and in 2024, it ranks at #154 position.

In the UK ranking, Cardiff University ranking is #27 according to The Complete University Guide 2025 and #46 as per The Guardian Rankings 2025. In other words, Cardiff University is one of the Top 50 Universities in the UK in 2025.