University Guide
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University, known in Welsh as Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd, was known until 2011 was the University of Wales Institute Cardiff. It is now an independent body from the University of Wales, although it still has close connections. The university has 5 academic schools and the school of art and design dates back to 1865. It’s four campuses are close to central Cardiff and the university has over 12,000 students.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Rankings
Cardiff Metropolitan University is ranked 72nd overall in the Complete University Guide 2027.
Employability
94.4% of graduates from Cardiff Metropolitan University are in employment or further study 6 months after graduating. The university also ranks 1st in employability.
Fees
The fees for UK students for 2026 entry are £9,790. For international students, the fees begin from £16,000 for undergraduate study.
Bursaries
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Accommodation
Students who are studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University for the first time, who are full-time prospective students, who have firmly accepted their offer and applied for accommodation before 31st May, will be guaranteed accommodation at Cardiff Metropolitan University. There is a variety of accommodation available at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and prices can range from £156 to £225 per week for university-managed halls and span 42 to 44-week contracts. Find out more information here
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Students' Union
Cardiff Metropolitan Students’ Union represents all students at the University, and is run by part-time reps, student officers and sabbatical officers in order to ensure that every student at the university has a voice. There’s an array of societies and events hosted by the Students’ Union in order to bring the student community together. The Students’ Union building is located on the Cyceoed campus.
Famous for
Cardiff Metropolitan University has multiple research and enterprise centres, including the Welsh Centre for Tourism, the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research and the Food Industry Centre.
News
In 2026, the university finalised an agreement to acquire the University Hall student residences in Cyncoed from Cardiff University to bring more students closer to campus
Accommodation for Students says
"Cardiff is the perfect student city, with cheap prices to match. Everything you could ever need it within walking distance, but you still feel like you’ll never have time to see it all"
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