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A warm welcome awaits at Cardiff University International Study Centre

Cardiff University is a respected Russell Group university with a proud history of celebrating difference, located in the UK's most affordable student city. Its research is making an impact around the world, and leading academics share their findings with students in the classroom.

Join the community at Cardiff University International Study Centre. Our programmes prepare you to succeed in your studies and enjoy student life in an exciting, multicultural capital city, just over two hours away from London.

Flexible study options

You can choose to join us on campus for your programme or start virtually from home. Find out more about preparing to study at the International Study Centre.

Why choose Cardiff?

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World-leading

Cardiff University is ranked 159th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

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Research excellence

Cardiff is ranked 2nd nationally for the impact of its research and is among the top 5 universities in the UK for research excellence.

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Student experience

Cardiff offers a wealth of opportunities for its students, both in and outside of the classroom.

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Graduate prospects

97% of graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation.
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Explore our programmes

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Undergraduate programmes

The International Foundation Year is 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 programmes

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

More about the International Study Centre

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Study options

You can choose to start your studies virtually from home or on campus. Find out more about preparing to study.
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International Study Centre

Join the community at Cardiff University International Study Centre. Our programmes prepare you to succeed in your studies and enjoy student life in an exciting, multicultural capital city.
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Cardiff University

Cardiff University is in the top 200 universities in the world. Its reputation for diversity and inclusion, graduate employability, and quality teaching, make it the perfect choice for international students.

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

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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.