MENU

Cardiff University

Cardiff, Cardiff

  • #181 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 27,327Total Students
  • 2,954Faculty
  • 6,493Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

Related content

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #143
  • 2014
    #=136
  • 2015
    #=123
  • 2016
    #122
  • 2017
    #140
  • 2018
    #=137
  • 2019
    #145
  • 2020
    #=154
  • 2021
    #159
  • 2022
    #=151
  • 2023
    #166
  • 2024
    #=154
  • 2025
    #186
  • 2026
    #181
View all ranking data

Student & Staff

Total students
27,327

20%
80%

International students
6,493

50%
50%

Total faculty staff
2,954

938
2016

Total students
27,327

20%
80%

International students
6,493

50%
50%

Total faculty staff
2,954

2016
938
QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.
Know more about QS stars

Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff University,

Cardiff , Cardiff , United Kingdom , CF10 3AT

Similar Universities

Swansea University Logo
Swansea University

Singleton Park, Swansea

=462 QS World University Rankings
University of Sussex Logo
University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton

246 QS World University Rankings
University of Wolverhampton Logo
University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton

4 QS stars
University of Liverpool Logo
University of Liverpool

Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool

181 QS World University Rankings
Warwick Business School Logo
Warwick Business School

University of Warwick, Coventry

SOAS University of London Logo
SOAS University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, London

309 QS World University Rankings
Westminster Business School | University of Westminster Logo
Westminster Business School | University of Westminster

University of Westminster, London

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) Logo
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)

Pembroke Pl, Liverpool,

Test preparations

Test Preparations mobile image
Test Preparations desktop image

Join QS Leap, the most advanced free test-prep platform in the world!

Explore

English language requirements

IELTS
IELTS
This institution accepts IELTS! Find your nearest test centre and test dates.
Please check the specific English language requirements for your chosen course with the university.

Featured University

Sponsored
IE University
Segovia, Spain +1
View Programs
438
QS World University Rankings
  • 10 UG & 47 PG
    Total courses
  • Private for Profit
    Status
  • High
    Research output
Cardiff University EN