Cardiff Metropolitan University for International Students: Entry, Fees and Intakes
TL;DR: Cardiff Metropolitan University is a university in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Its published international fees for 2026/27 are £16,000 a year for undergraduate degrees, £17,600 for most master's degrees and £19,500 for the MBA. The standard English rule is IELTS 6.0 with no part below 5.5. The next start is January 2027, with applications due by 20 November 2026.
Your offer depends on four facts: the entry rule for your qualification, the English score, the fee and the dates. This guide pulls them from Cardiff Met's own pages. For a second view, Check your eligibility with Prosper.
What is Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Cardiff Metropolitan University, or Cardiff Met, is based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Teaching runs across two main campuses, according to the university's visit page:
- Llandaff Campus: Cardiff School of Art & Design, Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff School of Technologies and part of Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences.
- Cyncoed Campus: Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy and the rest of Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences.
On its international students page, the university reports a 95% overall happiness rate among international students (ISB 2025 Wave 2).
Cardiff Metropolitan University entry requirements
Cardiff Met publishes entry rules country by country on its country-specific entry requirements page. Course pages add the detail. The MSc Project Management page asks for a degree, typically a 2:2 or higher, or relevant work experience. Grade lines differ, so check the course page.
Cardiff Met English language requirements
The standard requirement on the accepted English qualifications page is IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. Courses needing 6.5 or higher require a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
The accepted SELT page lists these equivalents for the IELTS 6.0 level:
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5.
- PTE Academic: 59 overall, with 59 in each skill.
- LanguageCert Academic SELT: 65 overall, no score below 60.
TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, Trinity and PSI tests are also listed. Tests must be taken at a UKVI-approved centre within two years of your start date.
Cardiff Metropolitan University fees for international students
These 2026/27 figures come from the international fees page, checked on 25/10/2026. The 2027/28 table shows the same main amounts.
| Key fact | What Cardiff Met publishes |
|---|---|
| Location | Cardiff, Wales: Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses |
| Undergraduate fee | £16,000 a year |
| Postgraduate master's fee | £17,600 |
| MBA fee | £19,500 |
| English (standard) | IELTS 6.0, no component below 5.5 |
| Next intake | January 2027: apply by 20 Nov 2026, deposit by 4 Dec 2026 |
| Undergraduate route | UCAS or direct application |
| Postgraduate route | Direct application |
Your offer letter sets the deposit. Compare with our guide to UK tuition fees for international students, and read how the UK university deposit works.
Cardiff Met scholarships
The international scholarships page lists these awards for 2026/27 starters:
- Undergraduate Scholarship: £2,500, if you accept your offer by the deposit deadline.
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship: up to £3,500 on taught master's courses with a £17,600 fee.
- MBA Scholarship: up to £4,000.
- Full-fee payment reduction: up to £1,000 for paying in full by the deposit deadline.
- Alumni Scholarship: 20% off taught master's fees for Cardiff Met graduates, including eligible graduates of its transnational partners who move to Cardiff.
You can hold only one scholarship, and sponsored students are not eligible.
Cardiff Met intakes and how to apply
The important dates page lists September, January and May intakes. January 2027 deadlines fall at 12 noon UK time:
- 20 Nov 2026: application deadline.
- 27 Nov 2026: offer conditions met.
- 4 Dec 2026: deposit, CAS Shield questionnaire, webinar, any interview and all documents.
- 18 Dec 2026: completed visa application uploaded to CAS Shield.
- 18 Jan 2027 (undergraduate) or 25 Jan 2027 (postgraduate): course starts.
Check the course page for a January start, as courses can close early when full.
On the how to apply page, undergraduates apply through UCAS or directly with the International Student Application Form. Postgraduates apply directly. Our list of documents required for a master's in the UK helps you prepare, and after the CAS see how to apply for a UK student visa.
Applying from Sri Lanka
Cardiff Met's Sri Lanka entry reads:
- Year 1 of a three-year degree: good A/L grades, or good O/L grades plus a recognised Foundation course, or an HND or Diploma in Social Work.
- Postgraduate: a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in Sri Lanka or the UK, a Bachelor Special degree with a CGPA of 2.7/4 or above, or a professional degree.
- English: against the IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each part) standard, the page shows an O/L grade A or an A/L pass C (or 50%), plus an English interview for undergraduates. Confirm the subject with admissions. Postgraduates also meet a medium of instruction check against listed universities: Colombo, Moratuwa, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kelaniya, Peradeniya and the Open University of Sri Lanka.
When I match results to a rule like this, I start with the number the university prints. A Special degree CGPA is read against the 2.7/4 line. A/L results have no printed grade, so check "good grades" against the course page and ask admissions. Then plan the funds in our UK student visa 28-day rule guide.
How Prosper applies for you: we match your results to the course rule, prepare your documents and submit your Cardiff Met application.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardiff Metropolitan University good for international students?
Cardiff Metropolitan University reports a 95% overall happiness rate among international students (ISB 2025 Wave 2). You can also check a UK university's sponsor licence before you apply.
What are Cardiff Met's fees for international students?
For 2026/27, Cardiff Met lists £16,000 a year for undergraduate degrees, £17,600 for most master's degrees and £19,500 for the MBA. Confirm specialist courses on the course page.
What IELTS score does Cardiff Met need?
Cardiff Met's standard requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. Courses asking for 6.5 or higher need a Secure English Language Test.
Does Cardiff Met have a January intake?
Yes. Cardiff Met's January 2027 intake has an application deadline of 20 November 2026 and a deposit deadline of 4 December 2026, though not every course starts in January.
Does Cardiff Met offer scholarships?
Yes. For 2026/27 starters Cardiff Met lists a £2,500 Undergraduate Scholarship, up to £3,500 for taught master's and up to £4,000 for the MBA.
PS: The 20 November 2026 deadline is close. Before you start the form, Check your eligibility with Prosper and we will check which Cardiff Met courses your results fit.
References
- Visit Us (campuses and schools), Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/about/visit-us/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- International Students, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- Country Specific Entry Requirements, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/country-specific-entry-requirements/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- Accepted English Language Qualifications by Country, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/english-language-requirements/accepted-english-language-qualifications-by-country/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- Accepted Secure English Language Tests, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/english-language-requirements/accepted-secure-english-language-tests/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- International Students Fees and Finance, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/fees-and-finance/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- Course Fees Academic Year 2027/28, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/support/fees-and-finance/tuition-fees/academic-year-202728/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- International Scholarships, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/fees-and-finance/international-scholarships/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- Important Dates, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/important-dates/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- How to Apply, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/how-to-apply/ (checked 25/10/2026)
- MSc Project Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-project-management/ (checked 25/10/2026)
