Find a warm welcome at Cardiff

We'll get you to where you want to be

Cardiff University International Study Centre is your first step to gaining a degree from a world-leading, Russell Group university. When you start one of our specialist pathway programmes, you will develop the academic and English language skills you need for a degree at Cardiff University.

Why choose Cardiff University?

Respected worldwide

Cardiff University is ranked 151st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022.

Research-led teaching

Cardiff University is ranked 151st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022.

Fantastic student experience

Cardiff, the vibrant capital of Wales, is the most affordable student city in the UK.

It's lovely to be surrounded by people from so many different countries, with so many different cultures, so many different ethnicities. That's where I always wanted to be. I always wanted to be among people who are open-minded. That comes when you are in a place where there are students who are educated, who do not differentiate based on any religion, caste, or culture, anything. The openness is just amazing.

Manoj from India
Studying MSc Advanced Computer Science

Undergraduate programmes

Our International Foundation Year, Accelerated International Foundation Year and International Year One programmes are a route to an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. Choose from a number of subject routes while practising your English, and prepare to make a confident start to your degree.

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Postgraduate pathways

Our Pre-Master's programme helps you get ready for postgraduate study at Cardiff University, with a combination of English language tuition and content from your chosen subject route.

Fees

Find out all you need to know about the fees for our pathway programmes.

Entry requirements

Explore entry requirements for all our programmes, including English language levels and academic grades.

Join our supportive community

At the Cardiff University International Study Centre we will give you a warm welcome and help you to settle in to university life. You will be supported at every step to get where you want to be - studying your degree at Cardiff University.

A fantastic student city

Cardiff is the capital of Wales and one of the most affordable student cities in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2020). It is safe and friendly, with students making up 20% of the population. Friendly and diverse, it has a vibrant culture with international restaurants, great entertainment and a modern waterfront.

On weekends, you can visit beautiful Welsh beaches, mountains and historic castles. London is two hours away by train and Cardiff is well-connected to other UK cities.

Where to find us

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, one of the four countries that make up the UK. Wales borders England on its east coast. It has its own proud identity, forged around music, myths, and rugby.

Join us today

We're here to support you throughout the application process. Use our online application form and our student enrolment advisors will be available to answer your questions.