International scholarships
In recognition of the outstanding talent of many international students, we offer a range of highly prestigious international scholarships designed to attract and reward the best students.
We offer our own student scholarships as well as some run in conjunction with other organisations.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
We offer over £2M in funding to undergraduate and postgraduate international students through our range of scholarship schemes.
Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarship
We offer awards of £5,000 to EU, EEA and Swiss students through our new scholarship scheme.
Vice-Chancellor’s China Scholarship Scheme
Recognising the importance of our Chinese students, awards of £2,000 – £5,000 are available at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship for Research Excellence
We are offering full tuition fee funding and an annual stipend to support self-funding full-time PhD international students for up to three years.
Cardiff India scholarships
In recognition of the outstanding talent of our Indian students, a range of highly prestigious postgraduate scholarships are available.
Cardiff University Marshall Scholarship
Marshall Scholarships finance US nationals of high ability to study postgraduate programmes at UK universities.
Chevening and Global Wales Scholarships
We are a popular destination for Chevening Scholars and we are pleased to support this scholarship programme.
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship Programme
Scholarships are available for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.
CONACYT Scholarship
CONACYT offers scholarships to Mexican students enrolling on postgraduate courses.
Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship
If you are an US citizen then you can apply for this annual scholarship.
Law Transfer Scholarship
The Cardiff University Law Transfer Scholarship is available to eligible students transferring into either year two or year three of our LLB programmes
PhD Research Scholarships
If you are looking to study on a Doctoral programme, funding is available from both the University and external organisations.
The Beacon Scholarship
This lucrative scheme is open to applicants to all undergraduate courses (excluding medicine) from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Visiting scholars funding schemes
Cardiff University offers two visiting scholar funding schemes – Fulbright and the China Scholarships Council.
Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship
This prestigious new scholarship programme, offered in collaboration with Study in Wales, is open to postgraduate students from the USA, India, Vietnam and the European Union.
GREAT Scholarships 2022
Are you considering a postgraduate degree in the UK? A GREAT scholarship could be for you! GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by Cardiff University with the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign and the British Council.
For details of awards on offer from other organisations please check the University’s Search for Funding database.
Cardiff University Ranking
country rank | 25 |
world rank | 255 |
University Overview
Established in 1997, Cardiff University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cardiff (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Cardiff University (CU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Cardiff University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Cardiff University Identity
Cardiff University Location
Address | Newport Road Cardiff CF10 3AT Wales United Kingdom |
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Tel | +44 (29) 2087 4000 |
Fax | +44 (29) 2087 4000 |
Cardiff University Study Areas and Degree Levels
Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |||
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Science & Technology |
Cardiff University Yearly Tuition Range
Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students | 10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) | 12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro) |
International students | 17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro) | 12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro) |
University Admissions
Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Not reported |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | (29) 2087 9999 |
Size and Profile
Student Enrollment | 30,000-34,999 |
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Academic Staff | 3,000-3,499 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Facilities and Services
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Yes |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
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Academic Structure
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