Study at the Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd in Welsh) was known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) until 2011, although it has maintained its close links with the University of Wales. It is consists of five academic schools: the school of education; health science; management; sport and art and design, although the school of art and design is the oldest (it opened in 1865) and most prestigious. The four campuses are within a three-mile radius of central Cardiff, and facilities include the famous National Indoor Athletics Centre, the National Lawn Tennis Association Centre and a sports centre that allows for the disabled and able-bodied to train together.
Since we developed into a university, we have remained rooted in Wales while providing practice-focused and professionally oriented education to students from around the globe. Our vision emboldens this commitment to education, research and innovation undertaken in partnership with our students, governments, business and industry and with tangible benefits for individuals, society and the economy.
Quick Summary
- Established: 2011
- Students: 8,941(2021)
- Intl. Student Ratio: 18%
- Location: Western Avenue, Cardiff
- Campus: Three (Cyncoed Campus, Llandaff Campus, Plas Gwyn Residential Campus)
- TEF Ranking: Silver
- THE Ranking: 81st in the UK (801 -1000 in the World)
University Details
Subjects Offered
The Cardiff Metropolitan University covers a broad range of subjects at foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Find out more about what they offer and why it’s great to study at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
- Accounting & Finance
- Advanced Computer Science
- Advanced Practice
- Applied Public Health
- Banking & Finance
- Biomedical Science
- Ceramics & Maker
- Creative Enterprise and Innovation
- Data Science (Internship)
- Dental Technology
- Dietetics
- Digital Marketing Management
- Economics & Finance
- Education (with pathways)
- English Literature
- English Literature & Creative Writing
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Fine Art
- Food Science & Technology
- Human Resource Management
- Master of Research
- Illustration & Animation
- Information Technology Management (Internship)
- International Business Management
- CIM Certificate / Diploma in Professional Marketing
- Doctor of Management (DMan)
- Masters of Research in Management
- MBA – Advanced Entry
- MBA – Master of Business Administration
- Strategic Marketing
- Product Design
- Production Engineering Management
- Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis)
- Project Management
- Secondary
- Sociology and Ethics of Sport
- Sport & Exercise Science
- Sport Broadcast
- Sports Coaching and Pedagogy
- Technology Project Management (Internship)
University Ranking (Worldwide)
According to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, Cardiff Metropolitan University is ranking at 801-1000 in the world.
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University Campuses
Since 2007, £50 million has been spent on developing CMU’s estate, including the addition of a food industry centre, a £20 million Cardiff School of Management and the Cyncoed campus, which houses the students’ union, bar and cafe for student, staff and visitor use. The redesigned school of art and design, by the renowned architecture firm Austin-Smith: Lord was awarded a regional RIBA award in 2015.
The Cyncoed campus opened the campus centre in October 2009, which houses the Students’ Union, bar and cafe for student, staff and visitor use.The Student I-Zone opened in October 2010, to provide information to students from one location.The UWIC Foundation has been set up to develop, promote and encourage improvements to the quality of teaching and research at the university. It is funded through charitable donations.
- Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6XD
- Llandaff Campus Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB