Find out what makes Cardiff a great place to live and study.
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 166th in the World in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
13 Subjects Ranked in the Top 10 in the UK
(Complete University Guide, 2022)
Fantastic career prospects
Top 11 in the UK for Graduate Employability (Global University Employability Ranking, 2022).
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
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 the most affordable university city for rental costs in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2022). 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.