Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cyncoed
United Kingdom Cyncoed Road
About
Founded in 1865 and located in the capital of Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University delivers professionally recognised degrees, together with impactful research and innovation, in art and design, business and management, education and public services, sport and health sciences, and technologies and engineering. Whether students are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate study, Cardiff Metropolitan University is an excellent choice for international students choosing to study in the UK. The University has two campus locations; Llandaff and Cyncoed. Llandaff is the home of theCardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Llandaff), Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff School of Technologies and the Cardiff School of Art & Design while Cyncoed is home to the Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy and the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences.
Cardiff Metropolitan is a collaborative and compassionate community, their values of creativity, diversity, freedom and innovation are lived through the behaviours of their staff and students; by their leadership, trust, courage and accountability to each other, and to their partners. The school is home to approximately 11,000 students, with over 1200 international students from more than 143 countries. International students are valued and respected for the unique experiences and perspectives that they contribute to university life, enriching the study experience for all students.
Why Cardiff Metropolitan University
- The Cardiff Met EDGE: The university works in partnership with students to instil the Cardiff Met EDGE - a series of Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills to develop students' confidence, resilience and experiences that will them for life after university and through to employment.
- Reputation and Recognition: Rooted in Wales with an international reach, Cardiff Metropolitan University is a globally focused institution with a strong reputation for their work with industry and professions. As such, they were awarded the highly prestigious title of UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021 by the Times Higher Education. The award recognises Cardiff Met's achievements throughout the 2019/20 academic year and the ways in which the University has established itself as a progressive values-driven university with an excellent student experience, staff culture and impactful research and innovation. Cardiff Met has also been ranked as the best university in the UK for sustainability in People and Planet's Green League 2022/23.
- Cardiff Met Sport: Cardiff Met has established itself as one of the leading universities for student sport in the UK. The University offers excellent sports facilities and an extensive range of activities to cater to everyone from elite athletes to students, staff and the wider community.
Features
Cardiff Metropolitan University aims to provide a safe and secure environment for students living on campus, with friendly Halls staff available to provide support and help throughout their stay. Currently they have nearly 1000 study bedrooms located at the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses. All bedrooms are mixed gender and inclusive of all utility bills, including electric, gas, water, internet, insurance, etc. In addition, Cardiff Met also allocates just over 1,100 private en-suite halls to students through nomination agreements with private halls located near to the campuses.
There are two Cardiff Met-owned halls of residence which are conveniently located to accommodate students studying on any of the two campuses. Rooms at Plas Gwyn halls are allocated to students studying at the Llandaff Campus and rooms at Cyncoed halls are allocated to students studying at the Cyncoed Campus.
The Cyncoed Halls are conveniently located within the grounds of the Cyncoed study campus. The halls contain single study bedrooms, some self-catering facilities whilst others have meals included in the price of the room. International students tend to prefer the self-catered accommodation so they can cook their favourite meals.
Facilities for both halls include on site laundry, data room and communal TV room with vending machines. 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 Llandaff 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.
Please refer to the Student Accommodation page for more details.
Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.
See guidelines on working while studying here.
Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
Post-Study Work Visa will be open to all students, on Tier 4 visas, who are accepted onto a course in the 2020 intake or later. Once you have successfully completed a course of study at the undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider you would be able to stay and work (in any sector or at any level) for a maximum of two years.
The full details and requirements are yet to be announced by the UK Government, but will be updated here when made available.
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Institution Details
Founded
1865
DLI number
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Institution Type
public
Cost and Duration
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Application Fees
£16,674.00 GBP / Year
Gross Tuition Fees
