Cardiff University

Undergraduate

To apply for undergraduate courses the following is required:

• A-levels or IB: subjects and grades requirements vary depending on the course or School leaving certificate equivalent to UK A-Levels or
• School leaving certificate and successful completion of International Foundation programme.
• IELTS from 5.5 if English is not the first language of an applicant.
• Creative portfolio might be required for arts, design and architecture related courses.
• BMAT or UKCAT tests will be required for medical and some biomedical courses.
• Application should be submitted online via UCAS.

Postgraduate

To apply for postrgraduate courses the following is required:

• A Bachelor degree from the university in the UK or approved institution of higher education outside the UK or Professional qualifications can be accepted for some courses.
• IELTS from 6.5 if English is not the first language of an applicant.
• If grades at Bachelor degree are not sufficient, Pre-Masters programme can be taken by International students prior to their Master studies.
• Relevant working experience might be required for some courses.
• GMAT can be required for some business related courses.
• Creative portfolio might be required for arts, design and architecture related courses.
• Application should be submitted online on the website of the University or via UCAS Postgraduate.

Entry requirements vary by course. Please see the exact requirements at the page of courses, or request information via an inquiry form on the right.

International Foundation Programme

You can apply online.

Undergraduate / Bachelors

Use an organisation called UCAS and apply online. UCAS allows you to apply to up to five (four for medicine/dentistry) courses at any combination of UK universities using the same application form. The institution code for Cardiff is C15. The official deadline for undergraduate courses is the 30th June each year. If you want to apply after this date you should contact the International Office. If you are applying for a medicine or dentistry course the application deadline will be October 15th prior to entry in September the following year.

Postgraduate Taught / Masters

Apply directly to the University for a postgraduate taught course on the website of the Cardiff University.

Postgraduate Research / PhD / MPhil

The application procedure for postgraduate research is the same as postgraduate taught (above), however you will also need to include a research proposal. You should also make contact with a member of academic staff who could act as a potential supervisor to your studies. Most postgraduate courses do not have a deadline. The University however encourages you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. You will need to ensure you have enough time to complete the application process and, where applicable, get a visa. Some courses can also become full quite quickly. It is recommended you apply 9–12 months in advance of the course starting.