#181
World rank
75.2%
Acceptance rate
1883
Established
24,245
Students
Public
Type
Rankings
Cardiff University maintains a strong standing within major national and global university listings:
- QS World University Rankings: Placed 181st globally.
- Research Excellence: Consistently ranked near the very top of UK institutions for overall research impact, with the vast majority of output classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
- National Standing: Routinely recognized as one of the leading multi-faculty universities in Wales and the UK.