How many universities does Cardiff have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Cardiff with 423 study programmes between them, 423 taught in English.

Is Cardiff affordable for students?

Cardiff scores 8/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in United Kingdom spend roughly €1,091 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in United Kingdom.

Universities in Cardiff

Cardiff has 2 universities in our index, offering 423 study programmes — 423 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability8/10

Safety5/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly10/10

Weather4/10

Transport8/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Cardiff offers an affordable and vibrant student experience with excellent walkability and public transport, though students should be mindful of the often cloudy and wet weather and exercise caution in certain student-heavy areas.