A public research university founded in 1883. The only Welsh member of the Russell Group of leading British research universities, with a strong reputation in research and teaching.
Address: Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom
Journalism, Engineering, Healthcare
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong partnerships with Welsh Government, NHS Wales, industry (e.g. Airbus, GE Healthcare), and international institutions. Member of the Russell Group.
Research:
Research-intensive across a broad range of subjects including medical research (neuroscience, cancer), engineering (compound semiconductors), social sciences, and humanities.
Famous Alumnis:
Huw Edwards, Neil Kinnock, Nicole Cooke, Martin Lewis, Roy Jenkins
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
6200
Current students***:
33500
Foreign students***:
25%
Cumulative former students***:
205000
Pros
Russell Group university, leading Welsh university, strong research profile, vibrant capital city location, wide range of courses.
Cons
Large student population, some older facilities alongside new developments, can be competitive.
Best For
Students seeking a research-led education at a Russell Group university in the capital city of Wales, offering diverse academic programs and strong career prospects.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Innovation, Medical Devices, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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