Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Undergraduate pathway
Key facts
- Duration6 months
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee19,900GBP
- Start dateMar
- University ranking#181
Program overview
What Cardiff University says about their program:
With the Accelerated International Foundation Year, you’ll gain all the high-quality academic and English language teaching you need for success at Cardiff University in just 22 weeks. Once you successfully complete this intensive programme and achieve the required grades, you can progress to the first year of your chosen undergraduate degree.
You will study a subject route depending on your chosen progression degree. You have two options: Engineering, Physics and Mathematics or Computing. The route you choose will impact the modules you study at the International Study Centre.
With the Cardiff University International Study Centre, you’re on the way towards a new future. The Accelerated International Foundation Year prepares you for your life and studies at Cardiff University. Once you’ve progressed to Cardiff, your degree programmes are enhanced by industry collaboration, so you can gain the skills, experience, and professional network you need to achieve your goals.
Once you’ve completed the programme and achieved the necessary grades, you can progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at Cardiff University.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
Tuition fees are payable to Cardiff University for each year of your course, with specific costs outlined for international students. Cardiff University provides a Welsh Government tuition fee subsidy that significantly reduces the amount students need to pay annually.
Fee information
International Foundation Year
- Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences
£21,250 per year
- Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
£22,250 per year
- Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture
£23,250 per year
- Health, Medical and Life Sciences
£23,900 per year
Accelerated International Foundation Year
- Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
£19,500 per year
- Engineering, Physical Science and Computer Science
£19,900 per year
International Year One
- Accounting and Finance
£21,500 per year
- Business Management
£21,900 per year
- Engineering
£22,250 per year
- International Relations
£21,900 per year
- Law
£22,750 per year
Pre-Master's
- Business, Social Sciences and Humanities
£20,250 per year
- Science and Computing
£22,250 per year
What is the cost of living near Cardiff University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £905 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £797 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £146 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £34 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £60 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £142 |
| Coffee shop drink | £3 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £8 |
| Gym membership | £33 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Cardiff University
Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Cardiff University.