Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

Latest ranking updates for Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • March 2025: New edition of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies). Cardiff Metropolitan University ranked #101.
  • March 2025: Scimago Institutions Rankings update. Cardiff Metropolitan University achieves place 2314.
  • January 2025: Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks 601 in the latest THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • December 2024: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability . Ranking position #1501.
#5
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Cardiff Metropolitan University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 21 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #2 
    • #16 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #27 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Business

    • #6 
    • #100 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #45 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

Design

    • #3 
    • #44 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #14 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Education

    • #7 
    • #79 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Languages & Literature

    • #5 
    • #96 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #7 
    • #65 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #98 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #4 
    • #23 
    Health Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #3 
    • #53 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #60 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #76 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #106 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #108 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #60 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #61 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #62 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #6 
    • #47 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for Cardiff Metropolitan University

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14 
Design
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#16 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#18 
Sports Science
Health Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#23 
Medicine & Health
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#45 
Business
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#53 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#59 
Education
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#65 
Law
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#96 
Languages & Literature
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#96 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for Cardiff Metropolitan University

4.2
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 223 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
4.2 (based on 99 student ratings)
Facebook logo Facebook ratings
4.3 (based on 124 student ratings)

“As a first-timer living away from home it has been a bit overwhelming, but all in all it’s been an enriching experience. My only complaint is that sometimes it wasn’t made clear what the teachers were looking for in our assignments, and the marking scheme seemed a bit subjective. It didn’t impact me too much, fortunately.”

“I’ve managed to get valuable experience thanks to the huge selection of extracurricular opportunities offered on-campus by CardiffMet, which has made my CV look much more professional and marketable to employers.”

“You get the chance to meet a lot of new people that aren’t necessarily on your course thanks to all the social events that the university hosts. I particularly enjoyed their Eisteddfod festival, and I’d like to see more activities like that rather than the strong focus on sports that usually.”

About Cardiff Metropolitan University

PROS

  • Learners agree that there is one -to -one support available from lecturers, which is made possible by the favourable teacher to student ratio at CardiffMet.
  • There are abundant extracurricular options here. These clubs can be an excellent way to make new connections at the start of your first semester, or even as a way to refine your resume with new skills.
  • Those studying here recommend living on campus, because the student accommodation provides numerous social spaces, as well as comfortable suites and common spaces, such as kitchens.

CONS

  • Most of CardiffMet’s clubs and societies are competitive sports, so students who are not athletes have limited club options.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2011
Telephone:
+44 29 2041 6070
Address:
Western Avenue
CF5 2SG, Cardiff
Wales
Website:
https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 105 students of Cardiff Metropolitan University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Cardiff Metropolitan University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 72.5

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

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FAQ

Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks #5 in Wales in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 17 universities in Wales.

Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks #2 in Cardiff in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Cardiff.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings: Europe, Scimago Institutions Rankings and more. See all 21 rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Cardiff Metropolitan University achieved #62 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Cardiff Metropolitan University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #6 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Speech & Language Therapy). See all subject rankings for Cardiff Metropolitan University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks #2 among universities in Cardiff and #5 among universities in Wales. See all rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University.

In our meta ranking Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks #5 among all universities in Wales and Cardiff University ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Cardiff. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.