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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Situated in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University is a well-funded, modern campus with a friendly and supportive learning environment.

Being a Cardiff Metropolitan student you get the best of both worlds. On campus you make friends through the Student’s Union and join the vibrant clubs and societies scene. And with Cardiff nearby, there is no shortage of great things to do in your spare time. Cardiff is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and one of the Top Ten visitor destinations in the UK. Like any major hub Cardiff lets you enjoy a massive range of leisure activities including boutique and high-street shopping, heritage sites, parks, cinemas, theatres and concert venues, plus hundreds of restaurants serving international cuisine. Be part of the electric atmosphere at the 73,000- seat Millennium Stadium, home to major sporting events and big-name concerts.

Because of our great location the university buildings, student residences, shopping centres and sports and social facilities are within walking distance of each other. What’s more, London is just 2 hours away by train.

You can get involved in sport with world-class facilities. The National Indoor Athletics Centre is the first purpose built indoor athletics track in the UK and features a two hundred-metre banked track, competition long jump, triple jump and pole vault pits, plus much more, including netball, basketball and volleyball. Plus a gymnasium designed to Olympic standards, an International outdoor athletics track, squash courts and pitches for cricket, rugby, football and netball. On campus you can play a range of team games in the indoor sports hall.

Academic focus

At Cardiff Metropolitan University, you’ll have access a broad range of learning resources. Libraries at each of the four campuses hold extensive collections in all subject areas including books, electronic archives, journals and papers. All study areas are well-equipped with computer facilities and dedicated support and Internet access. 

The Halls of Residence are modern comfortable student residences where you can live in a self-catered flat with en-suite facilities. If you prefer to live in private accommodation staff at the International Office are on hand to provide help and advice.

All the support you need is right here at Cardiff Metropolitan. We are available to give you a free airport welcome service to collect you from Heathrow and transport you to the campus. When you arrive, and throughout your course, you receive professional, confidential advice regarding health, welfare and lifestyle.

Plan for success with a great choice of specialist, career-orientated courses designed in conjunction with business and industry.

Degree options

See degree options at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

key facts
  • 28% of research rated as Internationally Excellent or World Leading
  • 64% of research rated as International Standing Awarded the ‘Charter Mark for Excellence’ for the third year in a row
  • 95% of our students are employed or in further study within six months of completing their course
  • Investing over £46 million in facilities and accommodation
  • 10 subject areas rated Excellent in government Teaching Quality Assessment

"What first attracted me to Cardiff Metropolitan University was the reputation which the MSc programme has, not to mention the reputation of the school as a whole. The staff and facilities are world-class."

Imran Irshad, Pakistan

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