About the university
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) is a public university in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It describes itself as a modern university that draws on more than 150 years of commitment to education in the Cardiff region.
Cardiff Met teaches across five schools: Art and Design, Education and Social Policy, Management, Sport and Health Sciences, and Technologies. It is especially known for sport, and calls itself Wales' sporting university.
For Indian students the main points are a single, relatively low master's fee (£17,600 in 2026/27), scholarships that are considered automatically, and September and January starts on most master's courses. Cardiff Met also accepts CBSE or ISC Class 12 English at 60% instead of IELTS, and lists the state boards it accepts.
Cardiff is the capital of Wales, in the south of the country. As a city outside London, the lower Student visa living-cost rate applies.
- History
- More than 150 years of education in Cardiff (university's own description)
- Type
- Public university in Cardiff, Wales, with five schools: Art and Design, Education and Social Policy, Management, Sport and Health Sciences, and Technologies
- Intakes
- Most master's courses start in September or January; some (MBA, Advanced Computer Science) also in May
- Master's fee
- £17,600 for most taught master's courses in 2026/27; MBA £19,500
- Halls
- 549 rooms at Cyncoed Campus and 390 at Plas Gwyn, plus partner halls
Rankings
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
=72nd in the UK
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- £17,600
- Duration
- 12–18 months, depending on start date
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
MSc Data Science and Analytics
- Fee / year
- £17,600
- Duration
- 12–18 months, depending on start date
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £17,600
- Duration
- 12–18 months, depending on start date
- Intakes
- September; January; May
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
MSc International Business Management
- Fee / year
- £17,600
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
MBA - Master of Business Administration
- Fee / year
- £19,500
- Duration
- 12–16 months, depending on start date
- Intakes
- September; January; May
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £17,600
- Duration
- 12–18 months, depending on start date
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £17,600
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
MSc Computing and Information Technology
- Fee / year
- £17,600
- Duration
- 12–18 months (2 years with an industry placement)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 12–18 months, depending on start date | £17,600 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| MSc Data Science and Analytics | 12–18 months, depending on start date | £17,600 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| MSc Advanced Computer Science | 12–18 months, depending on start date | £17,600 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| MSc International Business Management | 1 year | £17,600 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| MBA - Master of Business Administration | 12–16 months, depending on start date | £19,500 | ≈ ₹23.8 lakh |
| MSc Advanced Cyber Security | 12–18 months, depending on start date | £17,600 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| MSc Project Management | 1 year | £17,600 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| MSc Computing and Information Technology | 12–18 months (2 years with an industry placement) | £17,600 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Cardiff Metropolitan University with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Taught MA and MSc courses with the £17,600 fee (2026/27 entry)
Vice Chancellor Scholarship
Value: Up to £3,500
Eligibility: Based on academic and/or evidenced professional work experience. All international applicants are considered automatically; confirmed at offer. You must accept your offer by the deposit deadline.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - MBA (2026/27 entry)
MBA Scholarship
Value: Up to £4,000
Eligibility: Based on academic and/or evidenced professional work experience. Considered automatically.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's (2026/27 entry)
Undergraduate Scholarship
Value: £2,500
Eligibility: International undergraduate applicants; considered automatically. Only one Cardiff Met scholarship per student.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Undergraduate, taught postgraduate and MBA
Full Fee Discount
Value: Up to £1,000
Eligibility: Students who pay their fees in full by the set deposit deadline.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Taught master's in Cardiff
Alumni Scholarship
Value: 20% off course fees
Eligibility: Cardiff Met undergraduate degree holders, including graduates of its partner institutions overseas.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Year 1 entry to a three-year degree: 60% or above in Class 12 (ISC, CBSE/All India Senior School Certificate, state HSC or PUC).
- A four-year degree with a foundation year (Year 0) needs 50% overall in Class 12 (55% in Maths/Science for health sciences).
- A good three- or four-year polytechnic diploma may also give Year 1 entry.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree in arts, science, commerce, engineering, law or education from a recognised Indian institution, or a master's or PGDM.
- Course pages usually ask for a 2:2-equivalent degree, often in a relevant subject (for example data science, maths, statistics, computing or engineering for MSc Data Science and AI).
- Study gaps are assessed as part of the application.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate courses)
- English test score, or Class 12 English marks from an accepted board
- Personal statement
- CV and evidence of work experience (helpful for the Vice Chancellor and MBA scholarships)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for most courses. Courses needing 6.5 ask for 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in the other components. |
| PTE Academic | 59 overall with 59 in each skill (62 for 6.5-level courses). |
| TOEFL iBT | Tests before 21 January 2026: 72 overall (reading 18, listening 17, writing 17, speaking 20). Tests from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with 4 in each skill. Home Edition is not accepted. |
| Duolingo | 110 overall with no component below 100 (120 for 6.5-level courses). |
| Class 12 English | 60% in the English component of CBSE or ISC Standard XII, or from listed state boards (including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Telangana). Some postgraduate courses in the School of Education and Social Policy need 80%. |
Accommodation and living costs
Cardiff Met has its own halls at Cyncoed Campus (549 rooms, self-catered and catered) and Plas Gwyn (390 self-catered en suite rooms), plus partner private halls. Hall contracts listed are 42 weeks, with rent paid in three instalments.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Self-catered en suite (Cyncoed or Plas Gwyn, classic)42-week contract | £156–157per week | ≈ ₹19,032 – ₹19,154 |
| Self-catered en suite premium42-week contract | £165–175per week | ≈ ₹20,130 – ₹21,350 |
| Catered room with shared bathroom (Cyncoed)42-week contract | £196per week | ≈ ₹23,912 |
| Catered en suite (Cyncoed)42-week contract | £223–225per week | ≈ ₹27,206 – ₹27,450 |
Campus and location
Cardiff Met is based in Cardiff, with halls at Cyncoed Campus and Plas Gwyn and seven catering venues across the university.
- Five schools: Art and Design, Education and Social Policy, Management, Sport and Health Sciences, and Technologies.
- Cyncoed Campus has 549 rooms across six types of accommodation, including catered halls.
- Plas Gwyn has 390 self-catered en suite rooms in flats of eight.
- A prepaid Food Bundle meal plan saves up to 20% on food at university catering venues.
- Many bachelor's degrees offer an optional year-long industry placement.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Several courses, such as MSc Computing and Information Technology and BSc Computer Science, offer an optional industry placement year. Graduates can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for the current rules.
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FAQs
How much is a master's at Cardiff Met?
Most taught master's courses are £17,600 for international students (2026/27 fee table) and the MBA is £19,500. The 2027/28 fee table was not yet published when we checked.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
Yes. All international applicants are considered automatically. For 2026/27 entry the Vice Chancellor Scholarship was worth up to £3,500 on £17,600 master's courses, the MBA Scholarship up to £4,000 and the Undergraduate Scholarship £2,500.
Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?
Yes. Cardiff Met accepts 60% in the English component of CBSE or ISC Class 12, or from listed state boards. A few education and social policy master's courses need 80%.
Can I start in January?
Yes. Most master's courses on this page start in September or January, and the MBA and MSc Advanced Computer Science also start in May.
Does Cardiff Met accept Duolingo?
Yes, Duolingo is on its list of accepted secure English tests: 110 overall with no component below 100 for most courses.
Sources
- Cardiff Met: international fees and finance (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: country-specific entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: accepted secure English language tests (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: accepted English qualifications by country (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: Cyncoed Campus halls (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: Plas Gwyn halls (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: accommodation costs (opens in a new tab)
- Cardiff Met: about the university (opens in a new tab)
- Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
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