Cardiff University Malaysia
Cardiff University
Cardiff University, established in 1883, is a prestigious member of the Russell Group and the only Russell Group university in Wales. As a world-leading research-intensive university, Cardiff ranks #181 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is home to over 30,000 students from more than 130 countries. The university offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across diverse fields including humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, and business. With 90% of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, Cardiff University has particular strengths in neuroscience, psychology, architecture, and journalism.See More
Campuses
Cardiff University has two main campuses in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, providing world-class learning and research environments.
Location
Cathays Park, Cardiff City Centre, Wales, UK
Nearby
Located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff city centre, adjacent to Cardiff Castle, National Museum Wales, and Bute Park. The campus is just 10 minutes walk from Cardiff Central Station, with abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities nearby.
Getting Here
10 minutes walk from Cardiff Central Station, 30 minutes drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL). About 2.5 hours by train from London Heathrow, 1 hour drive from Bristol Airport.
Schools
The main campus houses most academic schools including: Business School, Law School, School of Architecture, School of Journalism, School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Physics & Astronomy, School of Chemistry, School of Psychology, Social Sciences, English & Philosophy, and more.
About
Cathays Park is Cardiff University's main campus, set in a beautiful civic park area with iconic neo-classical architecture. The campus features a modern library, Students' Union building, sports facilities, and multiple research centres. This is the primary learning location for humanities, social sciences, engineering, and natural science students.
| Season | Months | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Mar - May | 8-15°C |
| Summer | Jun - Aug | 15-22°C |
| Autumn | Sep - Nov | 8-15°C |
| Winter | Dec - Feb | 2-8°C |
Flights to/from Malaysia
Location
Heath Park, North Cardiff, Wales, UK
Nearby
Located in the Heath area of north Cardiff, adjacent to University Hospital of Wales (UHW). Surrounded by quiet residential areas with green spaces including Roath Park and Heath Park, providing a peaceful environment for study.
Getting Here
About 15 minutes by bus from Cardiff Central Station, just 5 minutes walk from Heath High Level Station. 35 minutes drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL), about 1 hour 15 minutes from Bristol Airport.
Schools
Heath Park campus is home to medical and healthcare programmes including: School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Optometry & Vision Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Healthcare Sciences.
About
Heath Park is Cardiff University's medical and healthcare campus, closely linked to University Hospital of Wales, providing excellent clinical placement opportunities for students. The campus features advanced medical teaching facilities, anatomy labs, simulation wards, and research laboratories, making it a leading medical education centre in Wales.
| Season | Months | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Mar - May | 8-15°C |
| Summer | Jun - Aug | 15-22°C |
| Autumn | Sep - Nov | 8-15°C |
| Winter | Dec - Feb | 2-8°C |
Flights to/from Malaysia
Living Costs Estimation
Based on UK government guidelines and official estimates. Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK for students. Both campuses are in the same city but accommodation options differ slightly.
Cathays Park Campus Area
Heath Park Campus Area
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