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
  • September 2023: Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks 1201 in the latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • September 2023: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) update. Cardiff Metropolitan University achieves place 74.
  • September 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #100.
  • July 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #1818.

University rankings

    • #5 
    • #93 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #100 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #71 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #1201 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #1760 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #351 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #2293 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #86 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #1818 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #991 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #2 
    • #14 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #16 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #3 
    • #41 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #6 
    • #94 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #3 
    • #55 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #22 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #76 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #81 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Languages & Literature

    • #6 
    • #97 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #7 
    • #92 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #4 
    • #56 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #62 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #79 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #113 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #59 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #66 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #1 
    • #19 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #52 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Cardiff Metropolitan University

Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Sports Science
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Design
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#41 
Business
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#56 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#76 
Education
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#92 
Law
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#94 
Computer Science
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#97 
Languages & Literature

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
  • Student Life in Cardiff - Cardiff Metropolitan University - Living in Cardiff as a student
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University International Video
  • Advice for Cardiff Met Applicants from Nigerian Students

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

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FAQ

Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks #6 in Wales in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 18 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, Scimago Institutions Rankings, THE Young University Rankings and more. See all 16 rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Cardiff Metropolitan University achieved #71 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 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 #4 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 112 university rankings Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks #2 among universities in Cardiff and #6 among universities in Wales. See all rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University.

In our meta ranking Cardiff Metropolitan University ranks #6 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.