University Rankings
Discover Cardiff Metropolitan University's global and national rankings
| Ranking body | Latest available result | What it indicates |
|---|---|---|
| Complete University Guide 2026 | 66th in the UK | Overall UK league-table performance |
| Guardian University Guide 2026 | 87th in the UK | Student experience, teaching, continuation and career indicators |
| The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 | 71st in the UK | UK performance across teaching, outcomes and resources |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 | 1001-1200 in the world | Global research, teaching and international outlook |
| THE Impact / sustainability context | 12th most sustainable in the UK in 2024/25 and 1st in Wales for the fourth consecutive year | Sustainability and environmental performance |
| Graduate Outcomes 2025 | Top university in Wales; 95% of graduates in work or further study after 15 months | Graduate destination strength |
Ranking Notes
Cardiff Met's official annual report shows a clear mix of league-table and outcomes data. In 2026, it sits at 66th in the Complete University Guide, 87th in the Guardian University Guide and 71st in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
The university also appears in the 1001-1200 band of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. More importantly for many students, Cardiff Met highlights strong graduate outcomes, sustainability performance and postgraduate research satisfaction in its own reporting.
For applicants, the useful question is not only where the university sits in a table. It is whether the course, placement options, support and Cardiff location fit the student's goals.
How To Use Rankings
Students comparing Cardiff Met with other universities should also check:
- Subject-specific reputation
- Placement and work-based learning
- Tuition fee and deposit
- Accommodation and living costs in Cardiff
- International support and visa help
- Graduate outcomes in the chosen field
- Sustainability and student experience
- Whether the course has practical or professional outcomes
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