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Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Overview

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Founded in 2011, Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) is a coeducational institution officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. Cardiff Met provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 15-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 0-9%. This places it among an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Cardiff Met also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Cardiff Metropolitan University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Cardiff Metropolitan University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Cardiff Metropolitan University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Cardiff Metropolitan University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym Cardiff Met
Founded 2011 Origins date back to 1865 as Cardiff School of Art
Motto The most valuable possession is knowledge
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Location

Address 200 Western Avenue; PO Box 377
Cardiff
CF5 2YB Wales
United Kingdom
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Cardiff Metropolitan University Phone Number (29) 2041 6070
Cardiff Metropolitan University Fax Number (29) 2041 6286
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Cardiff Metropolitan University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1996


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cardiff Metropolitan University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • British Dietetic Association (BDA)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
  • Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
  • Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
  • Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod)
  • EFMD Quality Improvement System
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Hospitality (IoH)
  • Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
  • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Tourism Management Institute (TMI)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Cardiff Metropolitan University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Cardiff Metropolitan University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Cardiff Metropolitan University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cardiff Metropolitan University's academic range and degree level offering.



Cardiff Metropolitan University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Cardiff Metropolitan University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Cardiff Metropolitan University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Cardiff Metropolitan University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Cardiff Metropolitan University.



Cardiff Metropolitan University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Cardiff Metropolitan University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Cardiff Metropolitan University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Cardiff Metropolitan University Admission Info


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Cardiff Metropolitan University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Cardiff Metropolitan University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Cardiff Metropolitan University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Cardiff Metropolitan University has more than 2000 international students.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Admission Office Admission Office



(29) 2041 6070
(29) 2041 6010

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Cardiff Metropolitan University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Cardiff Metropolitan University Size and Profile


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Cardiff Metropolitan University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Cardiff Metropolitan University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Control Type Control Type

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Entity Type Entity Type

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Cardiff Metropolitan University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Cardiff Metropolitan University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Cardiff Metropolitan University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Cardiff Metropolitan University Facilities


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Cardiff Metropolitan University's Library


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Cardiff Metropolitan University Services


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Cardiff Metropolitan University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Cardiff Metropolitan University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Cardiff Metropolitan University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Cardiff School of Art and Design
  • Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
  • Cardiff School of Education
  • Cardiff School of Management
  • Cardiff School of Technologies

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Memberships and Affiliations

Cardiff Metropolitan University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cardiff Metropolitan University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Universities UK
  • University Alliance


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cardiff Metropolitan University public or private?

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Cardiff Metropolitan University profit or non-profit?

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Cardiff Metropolitan University in terms of enrollment?

Cardiff Metropolitan University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Cardiff Metropolitan University in terms of academic staff?

Cardiff Metropolitan University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is Cardiff Metropolitan University a coeducational institution?

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Cardiff Metropolitan University use?

Cardiff Metropolitan University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Cardiff Metropolitan University affiliated with?

None.

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University admit international students?

Yes. Cardiff Metropolitan University has more than 2000 international students.

What is Cardiff Metropolitan University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Cardiff Metropolitan University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff Met?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff Met located?

Cardiff Metropolitan University is located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Address: 200 Western Avenue; PO Box 377.

Is Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff Met accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Cardiff Metropolitan University is accredited by Privy Council (since 1996).

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University have a university library?

Yes

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University offer career services?

Yes

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Cardiff Metropolitan University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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