Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK-draft
About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University has a rich heritage, dating back to 1865 with the establishment of the School of Art in Cardiff. Over the years, we have grown into a global institution, delivering professionally recognised degrees across a diverse range of disciplines, including art and design, business and management, education and public services, sport and health sciences, and technologies and engineering. Our impactful research and innovation are central to driving education, societal transformation, and economic development.
As a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable growth, both nationally and internationally, we are committed to ensuring that every student realises their full potential. Through a practice-focused and professionally oriented education, we equip students to make meaningful contributions to their own and future generations. Our vision is grounded in fostering innovation, and through strong partnerships with governments, businesses, and industries, we contribute to creating tangible benefits for individuals, society, and the economy.
We are a collaborative and compassionate community, where values of creativity, diversity, freedom, and innovation are embodied in the behaviours of our staff and students. These values are reflected through leadership, trust, courage, and accountability—to each other and to our partners. Together, we strive to make Cardiff Metropolitan University a place where every individual can thrive.
Key Achievements and Rankings:
- Awarded ‘Welsh University of the Year 2025’ (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025).
- Hospitality ranked 16th in the UK overall, top 10 for research, and 14th for graduate prospects (The Times & Sunday Times, 2025).
- QS European University Ranking: 521st in 2025 (QS World University Rankings).
- QS World University Ranking: 1001-1200 in 2025, up from 1201-1500 in 2024 (QS World University Rankings).
- Cardiff Met ranked 66th in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, climbing 12 places from the previous year (The Times & Sunday Times, 2025).
- Ranked 62nd in the Complete University Guide 2025 (Complete University Guide, 2025).
- Ranked 11th in the UK for Graduate Prospects – career on track (Complete University Guide, 2025).
- Ranked among the Top 25 universities in the UK for student support, and Top 40 for teaching excellence, course quality, and student experience (National Student Survey, 2024).
- Ranked Top 10 in the UK in the People & Planet University League 2023/24 (People & Planet, 2023).
- Ranked 10th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management, and Tourism (The Guardian University Guide, 2023).
- Awarded ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021’ (Times Higher Education, 2021).
- Awarded ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’ (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020).
- Ranked the best university in the UK for sustainability in People & Planet’s Green League 2022/23 (People & Planet, 2022).
- Ranked the best university in Wales for graduate employability, and 16th in the UK for employability (Cardiff Met, 2022).
- THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings: 1201 in 2024 (THE, 2024).
At Cardiff Metropolitan University, we believe in the power of education to drive change. Our commitment to excellence and innovation, coupled with a focus on community values, ensures we continue to shape the future of our students, partners, and society as a whole.
