Cardiff University

Russell Group Member • QS World #181

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Cardiff University

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Cardiff University, established in 1883, is a prestigious member of the Russell Group and the only Russell Group university in Wales. As a world-leading research-intensive university, Cardiff ranks #181 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is home to over 30,000 students from more than 130 countries. The university offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across diverse fields including humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, and business. With 90% of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, Cardiff University has particular strengths in neuroscience, psychology, architecture, and journalism.See More

#181

QS World University Ranking 2026

Russell Group

UK's Leading Research Universities

90%

Research Rated World-Leading

300+

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Courses

Campuses

Cardiff University has two main campuses in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, providing world-class learning and research environments.

Cathays Park

Heath Park

Location

Cathays Park, Cardiff City Centre, Wales, UK

Nearby

Located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff city centre, adjacent to Cardiff Castle, National Museum Wales, and Bute Park. The campus is just 10 minutes walk from Cardiff Central Station, with abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities nearby.

Getting Here

10 minutes walk from Cardiff Central Station, 30 minutes drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL). About 2.5 hours by train from London Heathrow, 1 hour drive from Bristol Airport.

Schools

The main campus houses most academic schools including: Business School, Law School, School of Architecture, School of Journalism, School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Physics & Astronomy, School of Chemistry, School of Psychology, Social Sciences, English & Philosophy, and more.

About

Cathays Park is Cardiff University's main campus, set in a beautiful civic park area with iconic neo-classical architecture. The campus features a modern library, Students' Union building, sports facilities, and multiple research centres. This is the primary learning location for humanities, social sciences, engineering, and natural science students.

Spring

Mar - May

8-15°C

Summer

Jun - Aug

15-22°C

Autumn

Sep - Nov

8-15°C

Winter

Dec - Feb

2-8°C

Season	Months	Temperature
Spring	Mar - May	8-15°C
Summer	Jun - Aug	15-22°C
Autumn	Sep - Nov	8-15°C
Winter	Dec - Feb	2-8°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ London Heathrow (LHR) Direct + Train to Cardiff Central

MYR 2,800-4,500 (13hr flight + 2hr train)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Dubai (DXB) Transit ↔ London Heathrow (LHR)

MYR 2,500-4,000 (16hr total journey)

Penang (PEN) ↔ Singapore (SIN) Transit ↔ London Heathrow (LHR)

MYR 3,200-5,000 (~15hr total)

Location

Heath Park, North Cardiff, Wales, UK

Nearby

Located in the Heath area of north Cardiff, adjacent to University Hospital of Wales (UHW). Surrounded by quiet residential areas with green spaces including Roath Park and Heath Park, providing a peaceful environment for study.

Getting Here

About 15 minutes by bus from Cardiff Central Station, just 5 minutes walk from Heath High Level Station. 35 minutes drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL), about 1 hour 15 minutes from Bristol Airport.

Schools

Heath Park campus is home to medical and healthcare programmes including: School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Optometry & Vision Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Healthcare Sciences.

About

Heath Park is Cardiff University's medical and healthcare campus, closely linked to University Hospital of Wales, providing excellent clinical placement opportunities for students. The campus features advanced medical teaching facilities, anatomy labs, simulation wards, and research laboratories, making it a leading medical education centre in Wales.

Spring

Mar - May

8-15°C

Summer

Jun - Aug

15-22°C

Autumn

Sep - Nov

8-15°C

Winter

Dec - Feb

2-8°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ London Heathrow (LHR) Direct + Train to Heath High Level

MYR 2,800-4,500 (13hr flight + 2.5hr train)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Bristol (BRS) Transit + Bus/Taxi to Heath

MYR 3,000-4,800 (1.5hr ground)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Doha (DOH) Transit ↔ London Heathrow (LHR) + Train to Cardiff

MYR 2,400-3,800 (~16hr total)

Living Costs Estimation

Based on UK government guidelines and official estimates. Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK for students. Both campuses are in the same city but accommodation options differ slightly.

Cathays Park Campus Area

Accommodation (per month)

£450-£650 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (per month)

£200-£300 MYR 0

Transport (per month)

£50-£100 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (per month)

£80-£120 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (per month)

£150-£250 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Cost

£930-£1,420 MYR 0

* City centre area, close to shops and entertainment

Heath Park Campus Area

Accommodation (per month)

£400-£600 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (per month)

£180-£280 MYR 0

Transport (per month)

£60-£100 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (per month)

£70-£110 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (per month)

£130-£220 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Cost

£840-£1,310 MYR 0

* Residential area, quieter environment, slightly lower costs

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