Cardiff University

Cardiff University stands in Wales' capital city, and it began in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire. In 1893 it became one of the founding colleges of the federal University of Wales. The institution has gone through significant transformations since then, including a major merger in 1988 with the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UWIST) that greatly expanded its size and academic scope.

Another important milestone came in 2004, when Cardiff University merged with the University of Wales College of Medicine. The university holds a strong reputation across a wide range of disciplines, particularly journalism, architecture, engineering, pharmacy, and psychology. One of its most notable achievements belongs to Sir Martin Evans, a former professor and provost of the university. He was awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries relating to embryonic stem cells and DNA recombination in mammals.

Cardiff University now provides higher education opportunities to more than 32,000 students. It remains a significant center for research and innovation, making important contributions to Wales's academic, cultural, and economic landscape.

Cardiff University offers a preparatory program called the "International Foundation Year" for students beginning their undergraduate education.

This program is not mandatory for all faculties. Still, you are expected to fulfill the requirements listed below for the foundation year program.

• 4-Year High School Diploma (Ministry of National Education Diploma Score: at least 65%)
• English Proficiency Certificate (obtained from English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, Cambridge Linguaskill)

If you want to apply to an undergraduate program at Cardiff University, you must meet the admission requirements listed below.

• 3 A-Level courses with grades ranging from AAA to BBC
  or
• European Baccalaureate Diploma
  or
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (Diploma Score: 32 – 38)
  or
• High School Diploma (Diploma Score: 72 – 88)
  • Only high school diplomas from schools recognized by Cardiff University are accepted.
• English Proficiency Certificate (obtained from exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2)

If you want to apply to a graduate program at Cardiff University, you must meet the admission requirements listed below.

• Bachelor's Degree Diploma
• Strong GPA
• English Proficiency Certificate (obtained from exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2)
• A GRE/GMAT score may be required, depending on the admission requirements of the program you apply to.
• Current CV
• Statement of Purpose