Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university located in Cardiff, Wales. Established in 2011, it has a rich history dating back to 1865 when it began as the Cardiff School of Art. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including art and design, business, education, health sciences, and technology. With a strong emphasis on employability and industry links, Cardiff Met prepares students for successful careers in their chosen fields.

The university's campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including modern lecture halls, libraries, and sports centers. Recent developments include a £150 million campus transformation, featuring a new STEM center and creative arts hub. Cardiff Met is also known for its strong emphasis on employability, with graduate employment rates among the highest in the UK. The university is a member of the Cathedrals Group and MillionPlus, representing modern universities in the UK.

In terms of rankings, Cardiff Met has been recognized for its academic standards. As of 2016, the university was ranked as the top 'new' university in Wales by major university guides, including The Guardian University Guide and The Times Good University Guide. In 2021, the university won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award. Nearly 88% of the university’s sports research outputs were internationally excellent or world-leading in the REF 2021, while the percentage of Cardiff Met’s world-leading impacts in art and design rated it 5th in the UK, at 83%, with the remainder being internationally excellent.