Founded in 1865 and located in the capital of Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University delivers professionally recognised degrees, together with impactful research and innovation, in art and design, business and management, education and public services, sport and health sciences, and technologies and engineering. Whether students are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate study, Cardiff Metropolitan University is an excellent choice for international students choosing to study in the UK. The University has two campus locations; Llandaff and Cyncoed. Llandaff is the home of theCardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Llandaff), Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff School of Technologies and the Cardiff School of Art & Design while Cyncoed is home to the Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy and the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences.
Cardiff Metropolitan is a collaborative and compassionate community, their values of creativity, diversity, freedom and innovation are lived through the behaviours of their staff and students; by their leadership, trust, courage and accountability to each other, and to their partners. The school is home to approximately 11,000 students, with over 1200 international students from more than 143 countries. International students are valued and respected for the unique experiences and perspectives that they contribute to university life, enriching the study experience for all students.
Why Cardiff Metropolitan University
- The Cardiff Met EDGE: The university works in partnership with students to instil the Cardiff Met EDGE – a series of Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills to develop students’ confidence, resilience and experiences that will them for life after university and through to employment.
- Reputation and Recognition: Rooted in Wales with an international reach, Cardiff Metropolitan University is a globally focused institution with a strong reputation for their work with industry and professions. As such, they were awarded the highly prestigious title of UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021 by the Times Higher Education. The award recognises Cardiff Met’s achievements throughout the 2019/20 academic year and the ways in which the University has established itself as a progressive values-driven university with an excellent student experience, staff culture and impactful research and innovation. Cardiff Met has also been ranked as the best university in the UK for sustainability in People and Planet’s Green League 2022/23.
- Cardiff Met Sport: Cardiff Met has established itself as one of the leading universities for student sport in the UK. The University offers excellent sports facilities and an extensive range of activities to cater to everyone from elite athletes to students, staff and the wider community.
