Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan, commonly referred to as Cardiff Met, has a history back to 1865 but became known as Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2011. Located in a vibrant capital city, they have two campuses, with over 11,500 students enrolled.

Cardiff Met has a key focus on student employability and enhancing the student experience, with their courses designed in conjunction with business and industry. They were also winners of the University of the Year award in 2021 by the Times Higher Education, which is coveted prize for any UK university.

Essentials

AUT subjects:
These are general subject areas, you'll need to check if your major is offered.

Architecture, Art and design, Communication studies, Education (Bachelor of Arts), Engineering (Electrical and Electronic, Software), Computer and Information Sciences, Health sciences (Psychology, Public and Environmental Health), Hospitality and Tourism, Language and Culture (Creative Writing), Science (Food Science), Social sciences and public policy, Sport and recreation

Location:
United Kingdom
Language of instruction:
English
Level of study:
Undergraduate
GPA requirement:
5.0 or above
Exchange duration:
1 semester
Demand for places:
medium
Accommodation:

Offered by Cardiff Met

Semester dates

  • Autumn Semester : September – January
  • Spring Semester: January – May

When to apply for exchange to Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • Autumn Semester– apply by the 1 December AUT deadline
  • Spring Semester – apply by the 1 July AUT deadline

Credit equivalence

15 credits = 15 AUT points

Full semester workload = 60 credits = 60 AUT points

Modules at Cardiff Metropolitan University will usually be 20 credits, so students will typically take 3 modules for the semester while on exchange.

Specific subject requirements/restrictions

Inbound exchange students to Cardiff Met are restricted to taking second-year (level 5) modules.

British degrees are typically a bachelor's degree with honours so if you are wanting to go on exchange in your first semester of your final year at AUT, their second-year modules could still be relevant, you just need to check this with your AUT programme leader.