About the University
The Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university that was established in 1865. Previously recognized as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, this university offers education in various disciplines, including business, economics, arts, fashion, communications, and law. In the year 1976, the four institutes of this university merged to form the Cardiff Institute of Higher Education. Furthermore, it received its current name after it ended its affiliation with the University of Wales in the year 2011.
As a driver of education and social transformation, it works with the purpose to ensure that every student realises their full potential to their own and future generations. Cardiff Metropolitan University is a driver of educational and social transformation, a catalyst for innovation and the economy, and a key contributor to inclusive and sustainable growth locally, nationally, and internationally. It transforms lives and communities through high-quality, high-impact education informed by cutting-edge research and innovation. Its collaborations extend from campuses in the vibrant capital city of Cardiff to further education, business, industry, charities, government, and communities worldwide. Cardiff Metropolitan work with purpose and compassion to make economies more prosperous, societies fairer, cultures richer, environments greener and communities healthier.
The institution has a base of 12000 students, with 20 percent postgraduate students and 30 percent from over 140 countries while a further 10000 students study its programs through 17 global education partners. Cardiff Met has a Silver Teaching Excellence Framework (TFE) rating (HEFCE 2017). This university provides Career Service facilities that bring several employment opportunities for the students. The chief function of this service includes getting placements offers, providing internship opportunities, and giving guidance to the students. Besides, it organizes a plethora of job fairs to provide networking and employment opportunities.
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University Rankings
Rankings
Top Three University, StudentCrowd’s Best Universities in Wales 2024
Ranked #101-140 in QS World University Ranking (By Subject) 2024
#1201 – World University Rankings 2024
About Westford University College
Westford University College, located in the UAE is a well reputed transnational educational partner of leading international Universities, delivering quality education since 2008. The prestigious institution offers, flexible and affordable, postgraduate, undergraduate, doctorate, and vocational programs that carry significant value and credibility around the world.
Offering degrees and certifications from accredited universities and awarding bodies has enabled Westford to harbor a global community of students. The institution has enrolled over 13300+ students representing 130 nationalities. It provides 80+ courses in collaboration with 12+ accredited partners from the UK, Europe, the USA, and other countries. These courses are designed to help students accomplish their degrees and preparing them to be corporate ready.
Westford University College, founded in 2009, is an international institution with campuses in Ireland, the UAE, and India. It partners with leading universities across the UK, Europe, and the US, offering a wide range of postgraduate, undergraduate, doctorate, and vocational programs. Through collaborations with over 12 educational bodies, Westford provides programs in business, management, arts, and technology, catering to evolving industry needs. Its diverse student body of over 30,000 individuals from more than 140 nationalities creates a vibrant learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, experiential learning, and innovation.
Courses offered at Westford in Partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University:
What our students say
Syed Adil Irshad
Current Workplace and Designation: Vice president - Operational Risk Management, Citibank.
Tarisha Mahesh Sukharani
Current Workplace and Designation: Human Resources Administrator Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA)
Dr. Momen Moharram
Current Workplace and Designation: Account Lead, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
Ms. Rachel Vassallo
Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA Alumni & Winner of Neville Gaunt Prize for Best Dissertation in the class of 2019
Mr. Jean-Paul Degaetano
Managing Director, Clear Dimension, Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA Alumni
Ms. Lakshmi Raman
Registrar | Director Administration , S P Jain School of Global Management (Dubai Campus)
