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Cardiff Metropolitan University is home to several research and enterprise centers, the Welsh Tourism center, Food and Industry Centre, and the National Centre for Development Research and Product Design.

Cardiff Metropolitan University: Courses, Fees, Ranks & Admission Details

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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, Glamorgan

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1001

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Cardiff Metropolitan University is situated in the city of Cardiff, Wales. It was established as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire in 1865 to provide higher education and skills training opportunities to people living in South Wales.The broader role of the college was to provide a more accessible higher education than had been possible before. Later it became one of just three Welsh universities – alongside Aberystwyth and Swansea Universities – founded by the Act of Parliament.

Cardiff Met operates on three campuses: the Cyncoed Campus, the Plas Gwyn Residential Campus, and the Llandaff Campus. The university has been serving quality education for numerous years and has 12000 students, including 18% international students. Some of the top-ranked courses offered by the Cardiff Metropolitan University include Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Built Environment, Psychology, Communication, Medica Studies, Geography, Finance, Sports, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology. The campus includes the famous National Indoor Athletics Center, the National Lawn Tennis Association Center and a sports centre that allows for the disabled and able-bodied to train together.

Cardiff Metropolitan University's vision emboldens this commitment to education, research, and innovation undertaken in partnership with our students, governments, business, and industry and tangible benefits for individuals, society, and the economy. They help every student discover their potential to make outstanding graduate-level contributions to their own and future generations.

Accolades

1. Cardiff Metropolitan University is ranked in the range "#1001-1200" in "World University Rankings 2022" by "Times Higher Education."
2. Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks in the range "#151-200" in "European Teaching Rankings" by "Times Higher Education."

Highlights

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Total Students
 9061 
Avg. Earnings After Graduation
 33666 GBP (annually)
Graduation Rate
  

International Students

International

20 %

National

80 %

Student Gender Distribution

Male

44 %

Female

56 %

Student Faculty Ratio

Students

Faculty

Accommodation for Undergrad
 Available (On-Campus) 
Accommodation for Grad
 Available (On-Campus) 

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The cost is an important aspect of choosing your dream college. Get detailed information about Cardiff Metropolitan University’s tuition fees, living expenses and financial aid opportunities below.

Note: All the costs mentioned below are average costs annually.

Undergraduate

Tuition Fee

£14,500 GBP

Cost Of Attendance

£20,283 GBP

Scholarship

£1,000 GBP

Accommodation

£5,783 GBP

Graduate

Tuition Fee

£13,770 GBP

Cost Of Attendance

£19,553 GBP

Scholarship

£1,000 GBP

Accommodation

£5,783 GBP

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Is Cardiff Metropolitan University recognized?

Cardiff Metropolitan University is internationally recognized and a UGC-approved higher education institution. It is officially accredited by the Privy Council for its quality education.

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University have dorms?

The institute has a wide range of halls and houses to suit students' budgets and preferences. Cardiff Metropolitan University is home to over 1000 study bedrooms located at Plas Gwyn and Cyncoed campuses.

What is the acceptance rate of Cardiff Met?

With over 12000 students, Cardiff Metropolitan University is moderately selective in the admissions process, with an acceptance rate of nearly 64%.

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