Cardiff University is UK’s public research university, which is also a member of the Russell Group. The courses are available in wide-range of subjects including Business, Architecture, Psychology, Pharmacy, etc. There are 300+ undergraduate and 200+ graduate courses to choose from and is recognised for its 100+ global partnerships and research projects. The university of liverpool offers more than 230 first-degree courses across 103 subject areas. According to the University of Liverpool world rankings, it ranks in the top 200 global universities by prominent ranking agencies like QS, THE, U.S. News and Shanghai ARWU.
| Cardiff University | University of Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.2 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 186 QS World University 2025 # 154 QS World University 2024 # 190 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 165 QS World University 2025 # 168 Times Higher Education 2024 # 176 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 130 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 78 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -225 PG Programs -163 Doctorate Programs -143 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -38 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2 % | 14.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-570 IELTS-7 PTE-70 TOEFL-90 | IELTS-6 PTE-55 TOEFL-78 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25288 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28974 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8670 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24500 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25050 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 667 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 96% of Cardiff University graduates receive full-time employment within 15 months of their graduation. Top companies: Accenture, Google, HSBC, JLL, Deloitte, KPMG, BBC, Pfizer, Unilever, Jacobs, IBM, etc.
| QS Graduate Employablity #161- 170; Highest paying degrees: Ph.D. (101,000 USD); Doctorate (96,000 USD); MBA (89,000 USD); Masters in Science (69,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (67,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements | Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
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| General Facts | Cardiff University | University of Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1883 | 1881 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
| Location Facts | Cardiff is located on the coast of South Wales and is easy to reach from many places in the UK and overseas. Cardiff is an accessible city, benefiting from excellent road, rail, and air communications. Using the high-speed train service, London is reached in approximately two hours. | Based in the city of Liverpool, England; 5 minutes' walk from Liverpool City Centre; Occupying 100 acres of land. |
| Library | Cardiff’s libraries hold over 1.1 million printed books and provide access to more than 1.5 million online books, journals, and resources. 10 separate libraries spread throughout both campuses. Some libraries and IT rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Specialist libraries include architecture, health and journalism. 100,000 rare items, several of which can be viewed on a 40" 3D touch-screen and turning pages software. | Open 24 hours during term; Houses 2 million books; 40,000 electronic journals; Also houses the Special Collections & Archives. |
| Campus Life | Cardiff University is made up of two large, well-located campuses. Over 90 languages are spoken here. Cardiff University Students' Union supports over 200 student societies and 60 sports clubs with more than 10,000 members. | 51 student-led sports clubs; 25 m swimming pool; fitness center; squash courts; sports halls; 13 grass pitches; 2 synthetic hockey pitches; 3G rugby training area; On-campus cafes: Victoria Gallery & Museum, Augustus John Public House, Vine Court and Guild of Students Food Court; Victoria Gallery & Museum; Garstang Museum of Archaeology; Liverpool Confucius Institute. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $6720 | #Premier Room(Per Week) - $199 #Premier Studio(Per week) - $221 #Premier Studio Apartment(Per Week) - $247 |
| Famous Alumni | Gwilym Lee (British actor), Susanna Reid (English television presenter and journalist), Alice May Roberts (English biological anthropologist, biologist, television presenter, and author), Barham Salih (Iraqi politician of Kurdish origin), Vedhika Kumar (Indian actress), Susmita Bhattacharya (Writer, Poet), Sir Karl Jenkins (Composer and Musician). | 10 Nobel Prize laureates; Edward Stringer (Deputy Chief Defence, Royal Air Force); Gwen Alston (Aerodynamicist & educationalist); Brian Hall (Footballer); Sanjay Jha (Co-CEO Motorola, Inc.); Martin Smith (Vehicle designer); Sir James Stirling (Architect); Sir Ronald Ross (Nobel Prize winner in Medicine); Wade Barrett (professional wrestler). |
| City Life | Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a lively and student-friendly city. 2nd friendliest city in the UK and the top 5 most welcoming cities in the UK. There is a lot on offer whether students are looking for culture, outdoor activities, shopping, or great nightlife and the city has the added bonus that almost everything is within walking distance. Top Companies: Delloite, Amazon, Tesco, NHS, PwC, Starbucks, and many more. | Liverpool is a city in Merseyside, England; Projected 15% growth in the knowledge economy by 2022; 54 million visitors annually; 2nd highest number of museums and galleries; Popular attractions include: The Beatles Story; Albert Dock; Tate Gallery; Merseyside Maritime Museum; St. George's Hall; Museum of Liverpool |
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