About us

"Cardiff Metropolitan University formerly University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), Prifysgol Athrofâu Cymru, Caerdydd (PACC) is a university which is one of three non-Russell group universities located in the city of Cardiff.

In the 2016/17 academic year, the university has just under 11,000 students. The university offers degree courses in a variety of disciplines. Study is available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, full-time and part-time, and research opportunities are offered. Cardiff Metropolitan University has a number of research and enterprise centres, including the Food Industry Centre, the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research.

Established:2011 – Cardiff Metropolitan University
1996 – University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC)
1990 - Cardiff Institute of Higher Education (CIHE)
1976 – South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education
1865 – Cardiff School of Art

informally and unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU. 

Established in 1968 as the New University of Ulster, it merged with Ulster Polytechnic in 1984, incorporating its four Northern Irish campuses under the University of Ulster banner. The university incorporated its four campuses in 1984; located in Belfast, Coleraine, Magee College in Derry, and Jordanstown. The university has branch campuses in both London and Birmingham, and an extensive distance learning provision. The university rebranded as Ulster University from October 2014 and this included a revised visual identity.
It has one of the highest further study and employment rates in the UK, with over 92% of graduates being in work or further study six months after graduation The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association, Universities Ireland and Universities UK."

As the Welsh capital, Cardiff boasts an excellent year-round calendar of events, hosting major sporting events like the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final, heavyweight championship boxing and annual six nations fixtures, major theatre productions, and big-name touring comedy acts and musicians. Top this off with a variety of quirkier events like street food festivals, pop-ups, and secret cinemas, and you’ll find that there’s always something different to do here.

Campus - Llandaff, Cyncoed Llandaff Campus, Western Ave, Cardiff CF5 2YB, United Kingdom

Extra-curricular activities - 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.

Faculty Reputation/Quality of Faculty/Top Courses - According to the latest QS World University Rankings, Cardiff is ranked in the top 50 for Architecture/Built Environment, Communication and Media Studies, and Psychology; and ranked in the top 100 for Accounting & Finance, Geography, English Language & Literature, Sports Related Subjects and Pharmacy & Pharmacology.

Potential for Job Opportunities - "?Cardiff’s big-city attitude combined with its small city benefits make it the ideal place to live, work and study.??In keeping with its mission, Cardiff Metropolitan University has sought to expand its role in partnership activities, in Wales, elsewhere in the UK and internationally.
The University takes various factors into consideration when deciding on the type of arrangement for academic programmes offered in collaboration, often depending on the in-house expertise. Internships and placements Additional support to students in Wales who face barriers in securing work experience.GO Wales
Funded internships: Cardiff Met students or recent graduates can apply for paid-for work experience within a small to medium-sized business (SME) for up to 10 weeks full time. Part-time options are available, working patterns are decided between the student and the company.
Funded internships with Santander
Work placements: If your student is interested in doing a work placement as part of your course, speak to your School's placements team. he average Cardiff Metropolitan University salary ranges from approximately £16,881 per year for Catering Assistant to £52,141 per year for Head of Marketing. Average Cardiff Metropolitan University hourly pay ranges from approximately £8.75 per hour for a Catering Assistant to £46.28 per hour for Tutor.