Cardiff Metropolitan University

University Overview

Cardiff Metropolitan University: The history of Cardiff Metropolitan goes back to 1865 when the School of Art first opened in the Old Free Library in Cardiff. Since they grew into a university, they have remained rooted in Wales while providing practice-focused and professionally oriented education to students from around the globe. Their vision inspirits this dedication to education, research, and discovery undertaken in partnership with their students, governments, business, and industry and with substantial benefits for individuals, society, and the economy. They are devoted to guaranteeing that every student achieves their potential to make exceptional graduate-level contributions to their own and future generations.

The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the independent body entrusted with monitoring and advising on standards and quality in UK higher education, has confirmed that the academic criteria and quality of provision at Cardiff Metropolitan University meet UK expectations.

Cardiff Metropolitan University campuses There are 3 campuses in Cardiff Metropolitan University:
- Cyncoed campus:
Cyncoed is home to the Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy and the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Cyncoed). This campus administers on-site accommodation and a different Campus Centre. The Cyncoed campus provides excellent sporting buildings, on-site shops, and cafes. This campus also operates as the origin office for the Students' and Athletics Union.

- Llandaff campus:
Millions of pounds were recently invested in this campus. It offers cutting edge learning buildings for the students. Llandaff campus provides great sporting departments, student union, on-site shops, cafes, including Costa and Starbucks. The campus is located about two miles from the city centre, circled by various parks, playing areas, and the historic village of Llandaff. This campus is also conveniently positioned near the Plas Gwyn residential campus.

- Plas Gwyn residential campus:
Plas Gwyn is a residential campus with private accommodation.

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International Students

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate study, Cardiff Metropolitan University is an excellent option for international students who want to study in the UK.

Cardiff Metropolitan is home to approximately 11,000 students, with over 1200 international students from more than 143 countries. Their international students are admired and respected for the unique experiences and prospects that they offer to university life, improving the study experience for all students. International students at Cardiff Metropolitan University can benefit of very active social calendar and we will have the chance to join in with several activities. Throughout the academic year, students can attend social evenings and parties, on those events you will have the possibility to meet other international students and get to know the International Office staff members. In February/March CardiffMet holds a Global Week which is a commemoration of cultural diversity on campus.

Other activities such as excursions during the year, city tours to places such as London and Bath are an exceptional way to make new friends and enjoy yourself.