Cardiff Metropolitan University , formerly University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), is a university situated in Cardiff, Wales. It is one of the leading new universities in Wales, mainly due to its career-orientated courses that make graduates popular with employers. It's also a top sporting university with first-class facilities and a proud tradition of competition – and success. It operates from two campuses: Llandaff on Western Avenue and Cyncoed campus on Cyncoed Road.
The university has over 12,000 students. The university offers degree courses in a variety of disciplines. Study is available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, full-time and part-time, and research opportunities are offered.
Cardiff Metropolitan University has a number of research and enterprise centres, including the Food Industry Centre, the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research. Cardiff is a lively, cosmopolitan and fun-loving capital city, but still manageable and easy to get around. There's some lovely countryside within easy reach and good transport links to the rest of the UK.
Key statistics
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Students | Students Faculty Ration |
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| 9,220 | 3,360 | 29% | 17:2 |
Notable alumni
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Jack Allen, 1961, Education (P.E.),Writer
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Elwyn Davies, 2004 & Liam Giles, 2004, Product Design - Spindogs
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Lowri Davies, 2001, Ceramics, Ceramicist
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Sonya Fitzpatrick,1995, Tourism, UrParts.com
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Robin Fletcher, 1986, Chief Executive of the Boarding Schools' Association. Honorary Fellow
| Course Level | IELTS |
|---|---|
| Foundation Course | 4.5 overall with no sub score lower than 4.0 |
| Undergraduate Course | 6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5 |
| Postgraduate Course | 6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5 |
| Course | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English |
| Undergraduate Courses | Applicants for undergraduate studies within school of management must apply through UCAS Students with good grades in their Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (3- to 4-years in duration). or students with good grades in their Indian Certificate of Education - awarded on completion of Standard X and who have completed a recognized Foundation Course. or students with good grades in their Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University Course - awarded on completion of Standard XII |
| Postgraduate Courses | Students with the following qualifications from a recognized institution in India: Bachelor of Arts / Science (Honours / Special degree). or Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce. or Bachelor degree in professional subjects. or Bachelor of Science (Engineering). or Bachelor of Engineering / Technology. or Bachelor of Law (LLB). or Bachelor of Education (4 years integrated programme) Master of Engineering or Technology. or Master of Philosophy. or Master's degree. or Post-graduate Diploma in Management. or Master of Arts / Science / Commerce. or Postgraduate Diploma. or Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognized institution in the UK. |
Student Accommodation
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Cardiff Metropolitan University has nearly 1,000 study bedrooms located at the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses.
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In addition, the university allocates just over 250 en-suite rooms within private halls of residence to students.
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As well as allocating students places in halls, the Accommodation Service also helps students find suitable accommodation off-campus.
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Facilities for both halls include on site laundry, data room and communal TV room with vending machines.
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The halls are in close proximity to shopping, banking and other facilities and students can also take advantage of the sports and leisure facilities at the Landaff campus as well as the extensive sports and recreational facilities located at the Cyncoed campus, including an indoor swimming pool, Students' Union bar/disco, indoor tennis centre and fitness suite.
| Conditional Offer | Unconditional Offer | CAS |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | 1 Week | 3 Days |
Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Award |
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| Undergraduate Scholarship | Award: £1,2000 |
| Alumni scholarship | Award: 20% reduction in course fees. The Alumni scholarship is awarded to all students who have completed a Cardiff Metropolitan undergraduate degree enrolling on taught postgraduate programmes in Cardiff. |
| MBA Scholarship | Award: Up to £1,500 MBA Scholarship is based on academic and/or professional, evidenced work experience |
| Vice Chancellor Scholarship | Award: £1,500 The Vice Chancellor Scholarship, awarded to a number of our MA and MSc programmes, is based on academic and/or professional, evidenced work experience. |
| Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award | Scholarship opportunity for people seeking sanctuary in the UK who which to study a postgraduate taught programme. |
There are numerous other scholarships. Please refer to the university website for detailed qualifications required.
Other scholarships:
You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the
UK Council for International Student Affairs website.
