Cardiff University is a prestigious public research university located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Established in 1883, it is a member of the elite Russell Group, which represents the UK’s leading research-intensive universities.

The university has over 33,000 students from 150+ countries and is known for strong academic teaching, impactful research, and excellent graduate employability.

🌍 Cardiff University Rankings (2026)

🇬🇧 UK Rankings

• #22 – Complete University Guide 2026
• #28 – Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
• #30 – Daily Mail University Guide 2026
• #37 – Guardian University Guide 2026

👉 It is consistently ranked as the Top University in Wales.

🌎 Global Rankings

• #181 – QS World University Rankings 2026
• #201–250 – Times Higher Education (THE) 2026
• #201–300 – Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026

👉 These rankings place Cardiff among the top universities worldwide.

📊 Subject Rankings Highlights

• Top 50 globally:
  • Communication & Media Studies
  • Dentistry
  • Architecture
• Top 100 globally (selected):
  • Psychology
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • Nursing