Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) is a public university located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, United Kingdom. Its educational origins date back to the Cardiff School of Art established in 1865, evolving through various institutional forms before gaining university status in 2011 under its current name. Cardiff Met offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across a broad range of subjects, including business and management, computing and IT, art and design, media and communications, law, education, sport and health sciences, nutrition, tourism, and more. The university emphasises practical, career‑oriented teaching and learning, with smaller class sizes that foster close interaction between students and academic staff. Cardiff Met has a strong reputation for supporting graduate employability, with high rates of students entering work or further study after graduation. Cardiff Met hosts a diverse student community from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive international environment. The university’s academic activities take place across two main campuses in Cardiff: Llandaff and Cyncoed, both equipped with modern teaching, research, and student facilities such as labs, creative studios, and sports centres. Cardiff Met was also recognised as “UK & Ireland University of the Year 2021” by Times Higher Education, highlighting its overall excellence in student experience and institutional development.