Cardiff University Application Deadline 2025/2026

Cardiff University Undergraduate Courses Application Deadline 2025/2026

Admission into the 2025/2026 academic year at Cardiff University has been open for prospective applicants who would like to study with them.  The 2025 academic year’s application deadline to apply for an undergraduate course at Cardiff University is 31st January 2025. The University is open for application to both undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses. The wings of Cardiff University have been spread globally which means it does not matter where you are located, you can still apply to gain admission provided you meet the admission requirements as demanded by the university.

At Cardiff University, they have a small number of undergraduate programmes that require applicants to apply directly to the University. If you are applying for a part-time degree programme or a full-time undergraduate programme which does not lead to a degree qualification, you will need to apply directly to the University using the online application portal.

Before applying to study postgraduate courses at Cardiff University for 2025, applicants are to gather all their documents to support their application. Documents like exam results, copies of original certificates or transcripts and English translations, to prove you have the qualifications listed on your application form) are to be uploaded to the admission team of Cardiff University.

Cardiff University Application Open And Deadline 2025/2026

Application deadline for Cardiff University may vary depending on the course or programme an applicant is applying for, and the term or semester in which the applicant is applying. Most of the undergraduate courses offered can be applied via UCAS, and the deadline to apply for an undergraduate course at Cardiff University is 31st January 2025. Continue reading, below are published important dates that will keep you updated on when to submit your application to the University.

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Undergraduate Courses And Programmes Offered At Cardiff University

All prospective students applying for an undergraduate course at Cardiff University should take note of the following:

• 31 January is the Closing date for most undergraduate courses at Cardiff University. (You can still apply until 30 June but admissions tutors will only consider your application at their discretion).
• If you are interested in studying a full-time undergraduate degree at Cardiff University but have already declined or have been rejected by your five choices or are applying after the UCAS equal consideration deadline (31 January), you might be eligible for UCAS Extra. UCAS Extra opens on 23 February.
• Late applications for the undergraduate courses will be accepted until 30 June which is the closing date for late applications
• 15 October is the closing date for applications for Medicine and Dentistry for September 2025 entry.

Cardiff University Postgraduate Application Deadline 2025/2026

• Cardiff University accepts applications from January and October. However, there are no specific admission deadlines for postgraduate admissions. It is therefore advised that international applicants apply for admission two to three weeks before the application opens to give the admission enough time to process the application.

 Cardiff University Application Deadline For International Applicants

If you are applying from overseas, you will need to apply two or three weeks before the application date opens to give the University enough to time process your application:

• Applications from overseas students (non-EU) will be accepted through UCAS up until 30 June. However, it is recommended that you apply by 31 January as courses may close after this date if they become full.
• Medicine (UCAS Codes: A100 and A104) and Dentistry (UCAS Codes: A200 and A204) have a separate deadline of 15 October.
• If you are applying after 30 June, please contact the International Office directly to discuss your application.

Cardiff University Undergraduate Application Requirements 2025/2026

• Most undergraduate courses usually require ABB – AAA grades at A-level or 30-36 points at IB. Foundation and access courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Subject-specific requirements will vary from course to course, but you will usually be required to have taken some subjects which are related to the degree subject you are looking to study.

 Cardiff University English Language Requirements

• If you have taken GCSE English and have a grade of C or above, you will usually not be required to take an IELTS exam.
• If you have not taken GCSE English but have studied through the medium of English you may not be required to take an IELTS exam.

Please note: Individual course requirements may vary and the above information is intended as a guide.

• Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing).
• Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing, no skill below 5.5) is required for students aiming to progress to Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Pharmacology, Journalism and Communications; Journalism, Communications and Politics; Media and Communications, or Media, Journalism and Culture.

Cardiff University Postgraduate Application Requirements 2025/2026

• All postgraduate applicants must demonstrate a standard level of English or Welsh language that will enable them to benefit fully from their course of study. For the majority of applicants, this will be an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 with a 5.5 in each subskill or a GCSE in the Welsh language.
• Provide exam results (copies of original certificates or transcripts and English translations, if necessary, to prove you have the qualifications listed on your application form)
• References
• A written personal statement
• Research proposal (for research students who are not applying for listed projects)

Applicant enquiries

• Office hours: 08:30 to 17:00 GMT Monday to Friday.
• +44 (0)29 2087 9999

If you are applying from outside the EU you may also wish to contact our international office for advice:

International Office

• international@cardiff.ac.uk
• +44 (0)29 2087 4432

Contact Details Of Cardiff University

• Cardiff University
• Cardiff
• Wales
• CF10 3AT
• UK
• Phone: +44 (0)29 2087 4000
• Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4000

If you are applying for a part-time degree programme or a full-time undergraduate programme which does not lead to a degree qualification, you will need to apply directly to the University using our online application service. If you are a student of the University or have recently applied for another programme at the University, please use your existing username and password to create your application. Visit The Official Website Of Cardiff University For More Details

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