Cardiff University
About
Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire and became a founding college of the University of Wales in 1893. It was renamed University College, Cardiff in 1972 and merged with the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology in 1988 to become University of Wales College, Card...
Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire and became a founding college of the University of Wales in 1893. It was renamed University College, Cardiff in 1972 and merged with the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology in 1988 to become University of Wales College, Cardiff and then University of Wales, Cardiff in 1996. In 1997, it received degree-awarding powers, but held them in abeyance. It adopted the operating name of Cardiff University in 1999; this became its legal name in 2005, when it became an independent university awarding its own degrees.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 101 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,880
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 24%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 5,510
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
45 subjectsQS
43 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | =80 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
US News
29 subjectsOrganization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Cardiff University?
Cardiff University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 181, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =192.
When was Cardiff University founded?
Cardiff University was founded in 1883.
What are the top subjects at Cardiff University?
Top subjects at Cardiff University include: Geography, Communication & Media Studies, Dentistry, Public Administration, Biological Sciences.
Where is Cardiff University located?
Cardiff University is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.