According to Wikipedia, Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire and became a founding college of the University of Wales in 1893. It merged with the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology in 1988 as the University of Wales College, Cardiff . In 1997 it received degree-awarding powers, but held them in abeyance. It adopted the operating name of Cardiff University in 1999; this became its legal name in 2005, when it became an independent university awarding its own degrees.
Cardiff University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Cardiff University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Medical, and Sociology. Here are some of Cardiff University's most famous alumni:
Cardiff University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Communications, Medical, and Sociology. Here are some of Cardiff University's most famous alumni: