Cardiff University

Total, Wales

17.4%

Acceptance Rate

92k

Applications (2024)

£33,500

Median Salary (5yr)

89%

Employment Rate

Subjects

How much do Cardiff University graduates earn by subject?

Cardiff University graduates earn a median salary of £33,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £52,900, while Performing arts graduates earn £26,300.

Medicine and dentistry £52,900

£45,600 £60,300

Computing £48,900

£34,300 £64,200

Economics £46,000

£32,100 £59,900

Medical sciences £43,800

£35,800 £51,600

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £43,400

£39,400 £47,100

Business and management £41,600

£31,000 £56,200

Engineering £40,200

£34,700 £49,300

Mathematical sciences £39,100

£31,400 £51,100

Politics £38,700

£28,100 £47,800

Physics and astronomy £38,300

£32,500 £47,800

+ 18 more subjects

How competitive is Cardiff University?

In 2024, Cardiff University received 92,480 applications and accepted 16,055 students, giving an acceptance rate of 17.4%.

92,480

Applications

16,055

Acceptances

17.4%

Acceptance Rate

Applications

Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £18,700 to £47,100 per year in tuition at Cardiff University.

Classroom-based

3-year degree

Per Year

£18,700

tuition only

Total (3 years)

All costs £56,100

Lab/Studio-based

3-year degree

Per Year

£25,500

tuition only

Total (3 years)

All costs £76,500

Medicine

5-year degree

Per Year

£47,100

tuition only

Total (5 years)

All costs £235,500

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at Cardiff University?

89% of Cardiff University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 28 subjects with median salaries ranging from £26,300 to £52,900. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)

Subject	Satisfaction	Avg. Tariff*	Employment	Median Salary	Graduates
Medicine and dentistry	-	192 pts	92.6%	£52,900	360
Computing	70%	160 pts	95.1%	£48,900	85
Economics	86%	140 pts	91.1%	£46,000	100
Medical sciences	-	149 pts	91.4%	£43,800	75
Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy	-	-	94.4%	£43,400	125
Business and management	79%	149 pts	82.8%	£41,600	245
Engineering	80%	140 pts	92.9%	£40,200	205
Mathematical sciences	84%	145 pts	83.2%	£39,100	135
Politics	81%	151 pts	81.8%	£38,700	90
Physics and astronomy	-	-	84.5%	£38,300	75
Architecture, building and planning	89%	166 pts	87.6%	£38,300	100
Chemistry	93%	140 pts	86.6%	£36,900	125
Law	-	-	91.7%	£36,000	205
Nursing and midwifery	-	-	91.8%	£34,900	295
Allied health	98%	162 pts	91.2%	£34,500	225
Biosciences	92%	-	89.9%	£34,500	330
Geography, earth and environmental studies	-	-	85.2%	£34,300	225
Languages and area studies	92%	139 pts	83.5%	£32,800	120
Psychology	92%	136 pts	90.6%	£32,100	180
Celtic studies	-	-	89.5%	£31,400	20
Media, journalism and communications	-	-	91.6%	£31,400	100
History and archaeology	-	-	86.6%	£30,300	200
Sociology, social policy and anthropology	-	-	83.2%	£29,600	170
English studies	-	-	86.3%	£29,400	265
Philosophy and religious studies	84%	143 pts	88.9%	£29,200	100
Education and teaching	91%	131 pts	83.3%	£29,200	40
General, applied and forensic sciences	-	-	87.8%	£27,000	60
Performing arts	95%	125 pts	88.8%	£26,300	65

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

1 Medicine and dentistry £52,900
2 Computing £48,900
3 Economics £46,000
4 Medical sciences £43,800
5 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £43,400

Quick Facts

Location Total

Country Wales

Type University

UKPRN 10007814

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International Student Fees

Fee Range £18,700 – £47,100

per year

Fee by Subject

Classroom-based £18,700/3yr

Lab/Studio-based £25,500/3yr

Medicine £47,100/5yr

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Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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