University of Cardiff, details of Cardiff university

Cardiff 

University ranking

• 2010  36
• 2009   37
• 2008   27

History

• Founded in 1883.
• Cardiff celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2008.

Location and Transport

• The university is based in and around Cardiff’s elegant civic centre, five minutes’ walk from the city centre.
• Academic buildings, student residences and the Students’ Union are within a short walk of each other.
• Excellent road and rail links with Britain’s major towns and cities, and an international airport.
  

Accommodation

• 5100 places available with a guarantee of accommodation in the first year.
• Wide range of catered/self-catered accommodation. All rooms in half of residences have en-suite facilities.
• All rooms have computer network connection points.
• Most of the residences are within easy walking distance of the university.
• More details on accommodation at Cardiff University can be found here. 

Entry standards

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• Dependent on the course. Many courses require AAB. On average students have more than BBB at A-level.
• A wide range of other qualifications are considered.
• Entry standards continue to rise.
• More information about entry standards at Cardiff University can be found here.

Bursaries and Scholarships

In receipt of partial Maintenance Grant: £500

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  Tuition fees (2009): £3,225.
• Students from Wales will be eligible for a non-means tested fee grant (£1,940) from the Welsh Assembly Government towards the cost of tuition fees.
• Placement year/year abroad tuition fee will be 50% (except ERASMUS).
• Cardiff University Scholarships worth £3,000 for academic excellence in specified subject areas.
• For more information on bursaries and scholarships at Cardiff University, click here.

Student mix

• Cardiff has around 26,000 students. There is an almost equal split between male and female students.
• There are more than 3,000 international students drawn from over 100 overseas countries.
• 77% of undergraduate students previously attended state schools. The remainder went to independent schools.
• Cardiff is the 9th most popular university in the UK in terms of the number of UCAS applications received. Applications to place ratios vary depending on the course.

Course flexibility

• Modular system provides a large degree of flexibility and choice.
• Many programmes allow students to defer the choice of specialism until the second year.
• Many degrees benefit from a significant vocational and professional content. Others offer opportunities for industrial placements or a year abroad.

Teaching standards

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• Teaching at Cardiff has been independently assessed as being of excellent standard.
• The QAA recently confirmed every confidence in the quality of Cardiff’s awards.
• Overall there are high satisfaction levels amongst students.

Research standards

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• Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of major UK research-led universities.
• Research has attracted more than £100-million of external research awards in the last year.
• Outstanding results in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.

Academic strengths

• The breadth of expertise encompasses the Humanities, Physical, Health and Life sciences, Engineering and Technology.
• There are long-established links with the professions – more than 40 programmes of study are professionally accredited.
• The university has a commitment to lifelong learning.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing

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• The university has 18 libraries (conveniently located near to subject areas) and more than 1.3 million books and journals.
• The entire campus area is being wireless enabled, allowing students to use their own computers to access resources.

Disability Services

• For information on disability and dyslexia services at Cardiff University telephone 02902 874528, email or visit thewebsite.

Students’ Union

• The union offers an exciting entertainment programme, a comprehensive range of student support services and 150 clubs and societies.
• High quality facilities include a 1,900 capacity nightclub and the Great Hall, a major concert venue. There is an ongoing investment programme.
• More information about the students' union at Cardiff University can be found here.

Sport

• Three sports centres located across the campus providing opportunities for all, regardless of ability or commitment.
• An active Athletic Union and more than 50 sports clubs catering for most sports.
• Excellent sporting facilities and a Sports Bursary Award/Support Programme for those of the highest sporting potential.
• More details about sport at Cardiff University can be found here.

Recent/prospective new builds

• The School of Optometry has recently moved into a new £20-million building.
• A major investment programme is underway at the university’s Heath Park campus. Developments include £4-million of new teaching facilities.
• A new £4m Lecture Theatre centre and teaching complex has opened on the university's Heath Park Campus.
• A new artificial training pitch has been built at Talybont Student Residences to complement the existing sports facilities.

Availability of Part-time Work

• The Unistaff Jobshop is a student employment service providing casual work to hundreds of students. 

For further information

• www.cardiff.ac.uk
• enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
• Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3XQ
• +44 (0)29 208 74000
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