Marianna Marchesi

Founded in 1883 and located in a thriving capital city, Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university, intent on building strong international relationships while demonstrating its commitment to Wales. Cardiff University is an ambitious, innovative institution located in the heart of the Welsh capital. It's the only Russell Group university in Wales and has a global reputation for excellence across a wide range of academic disciplines. Research at Cardiff University is considered world-leading and was ranked 11th for impact among UK universities in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. Among the top 20 university in the UK for the overall quality of research, today Cardiff University combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research. The University’s breadth of expertise encompasses: the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; and the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, along with a longstanding commitment to lifelong learning. Cardiff’s flagship Research Institutes are offering radical new approaches to pressing global problems. With more than 300 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, Cardiff University students can choose from a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations. It has the 2nd best students’ union in the UK, and Cardiff is one of the most affordable university cities in the UK. What’s more, the University has also invested £600 million in campus upgrades to ensure students always have access to the best facilities and latest equipment, including the new state of the art Centre for Student Life.