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New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Every year, Cardiff University allows international undergraduates to apply through the UCAS Portal and the deadline for the same is listed below:
Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
Applications Open | May 14, 2024 |
Deadline for most courses in Medicine and Dentistry | Oct 15, 2024 |
Equal Consideration Deadline | Jan 29, 2025 |
Note: Students can choose up to five institutions or courses to apply to.
For postgraduate courses, the Cardiff University application deadlines for international vary course to course.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Cardiff University accepts country-specific qualifications from international students. In order to secure an admission, all the applicants must fulfill the Cardiff University entry requirements for Indian students listed below:
| Undergraduate Courses | Postgraduate Taught Courses | Postgraduate Research Courses |
|---|---|---|
Overall score of 78 - 81% or higher in Standard XII examination. (excluding Hindi and P.E.). Note that the requirements vary according to the subject of choice | Bachelor's degree (in relevant field) from a recognised institution, with an overall average of 55 - 60% | Bachelor's degree (in relevant field) from a recognised institution, with an overall average of 55 - 60% Some courses may require a master’s degree in relevant field |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, Cardiff University accepts international students every year. It boasts an extensive student body of a total of 33,985 students, out of which 7,530 students are international and represent 138 countries around the globe.
Particulars | Headcount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
Total Students | 33,985 |
Undergraduate Students | 23,765 |
Graduate Students | 7,320 (Postgraduate-taught) 1,615 (Postgraduate-research) |
International Students | 7,530 |
Nationalities Represented | 138 |
New answer posted
a year agoBeginner-Level 4
Sometimes, it depends upon the course you want to study, fees and rate of employment before choosinf any university. I always see the overall world ranking (from QS world ranking) and subject ranking from the same website. It will give you some initial insights for choosing any university and also help to set a priority order in which you want to submit the application for. According to QS 2025, ranking of University of Birmingham is 80 where as Cardiff University is 186.
fees structure: for M.Sc Accounting and Finance, university of birmingham has an average fees of 34L (31,779 GBP) rupees where as in cardiff university is 31L rupees (
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, Cardiff University accepts international students. As per 2023/24 facts, over 8,000 students from more than 150 countries were enrolled at the university. A wide range of course options at both UG and PG level are available for international students. Also, career services are offered to international students such as information on job searching, tailoring of CV and application, practicing of interviews, etc. On top of this, various scholarship options are available to international students such as:
- Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
- Cardiff India Scholarships
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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.
Ranking Body | The Guardian | The Complete University Guide |
|---|---|---|
2025 | 46 | 27 |
2024 | 29 | 21 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
For overseas students, Cardiff University MBA fee is £33,200 for the 2025 entry. For the postgraduate students, the per month cost of living for international students is given below:
Particulars | Amount Per Month (Estimates) |
|---|---|
Rent including bills | INR 65K |
Food, toiletries, and laundry | INR 27k |
Study costs (books and copying) | INR 1,800 |
Socializing & leisure | INR 16k |
Clothes | INR 3,700 |
Mobile phone and TV license | INR 2,300 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
There is no Cardiff University application fee for postgraduate courses. In other words, the applicants can fill out the application form and submit it with proper documents. In the case of UG courses, the application fee might be applicable as the applicants have to apply via UCAS. After submitting the UG application, the applicants have to follow the steps given below:
- Wait for Cardiff Uni to make an admission decision
- Then, reply to the admission offer as per the specified deadline
- Next, follow the other steps which include what to bring to the university, check the scholarships, etc.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The postgraduate applicants can apply to Cardiff University directly via the online application system. Whereas, for UG courses, the applicants are required to apply via UCAS. A few of the documents that are required for a PG application to this university are copies of academic transcripts and degree certificate, copy of passport, a personal statement, English language proficiency score, etc. Given below is the Cardiff University application process for PG courses:
- First of all, choose a course in which admission has to be taken
- Then, check the start date and application deadline for that particular course
- Next, check the entry requireme
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