Cardiff University

Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain`s leading teaching and research universities and is a member of the Russell Group of the UK`s most research intensive universities. Among its academic staff are two Nobel Laureates, including the winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Medicine, University Chancellor Professor Sir Martin Evans. Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, today the University combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research. The University`s breadth of expertise encompasses:the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; the College of Physical Sciences, along with a longstanding commitment to lifelong learning.> Cardiff`s three flagship Research Institutes are offering radical new approaches to neurosciences and mental health, cancer stem cells and sustainable places.

The University exists to create and share knowledge and to educate for the benefit of all.

Foundation year: 1997
Short name: CU
Type: Public
Students: 24590
Faculty: 1780
Faculty/Students Ratio: 14:1
Region: Europe
Location: Cardiff, Wales