| Lancaster University | Cardiff University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 122 QS World University 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 154 QS World University 2024 # 190 Times Higher Education 2024 # 166 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 122 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 117 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -29 PG Programs -97 | UG Programs -224 PG Programs -169 Doctorate Programs -209 |
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7 % | 75.2 % |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 23944.7 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20708.0 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12542 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25288.0 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28974 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8670 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability rank (2020): 201-250. | 96% of Cardiff University graduates receive full-time employment within 15 months of their graduation. Top companies: Accenture, Google, HSBC, JLL, Deloitte, KPMG, BBC, Pfizer, Unilever, Jacobs, IBM, etc. Degree Average Salary PhD $142,000 Executive MBA $108,000 Masters in Finance $98,000 MBA $90,000 Other Degree $62,000 Doctorate $61,000 |
| application requirements | Indian UG aspirants must have 75-87% in best four including Hindi and PE. | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements |
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| General Facts | Lancaster University | Cardiff University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1883 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| Location Facts | Located 3 miles from Lancaster, surrounded by countryside. It is located close to lake district national park and Lancashire’s beaches. You can reach the historical city of Lancaster with a short bus ride. | Cardiff is located on the coast of South Wales and is easy to reach from many places in the UK and overseas. Cardiff is an accessible city, benefiting from excellent road, rail, and air communications. Using the high-speed train service, London is reached in approximately two hours. |
| Library | Leisure collection, special collection, ebooks, thousands of journals, over 200 databases, Grey literature, theses & dissertation, audiovisual content, digital content, and research management content, you can find it all at the library. Currently under extension project of a budget of 11million Pounds (2020). | Cardiff’s libraries hold over 1.1 million printed books and provide access to more than 1.5 million online books, journals, and resources. 10 separate libraries spread throughout both campuses. Some libraries and IT rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Specialist libraries include architecture, health and journalism. 100,000 rare items, several of which can be viewed on a 40" 3D touch-screen and turning pages software. |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student groups to join. Cafes, bars, medical facilities, and banks are all available on-campus. On-Campus cinema includes Hollywood, classical, and international films. Over 100 different sports clubs to join. Volunteering for environmental, social enterprising, and businesses is available. On-campus Chaplainacy center for different religions, groups, & services. Sugarhouse is university’s nightclub. | Cardiff University is made up of two large, well-located campuses. Over 90 languages are spoken here. Cardiff University Students' Union supports over 200 student societies and 60 sports clubs with more than 10,000 members. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $9317 | #Rooms - $6720 |
| Famous Alumni | Alan Milburn (former secretary of State for health), Andy Serkis (Actor), Andrew Miller (Novelist), Robert Fisk (writer), John C. Hull (professor at Rotman School of Management), Alan Campbell (MP UK), W. Brian Arthur (Economist), Hanif Kureishi (British Playwright), Dave Snowden (Welsh Consultant), Ben Crystal (Actor), etc. | Gwilym Lee (British actor), Susanna Reid (English television presenter and journalist), Alice May Roberts (English biological anthropologist, biologist, television presenter, and author), Barham Salih (Iraqi politician of Kurdish origin), Vedhika Kumar (Indian actress), Susmita Bhattacharya (Writer, Poet), Sir Karl Jenkins (Composer and Musician). |
| City Life | Lancaster is a historical city, offering a coastline and picturesque beaches of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. The countryside has England’s largest national park. It is connected to Manchester and Liverpool through a train ride of 1-2 hours. The city offers great nightlife, clubs, bars, and pubs. It also has excellent film, theatre and music scene, and is a great place to shop. The unemployment rate of the city is around 4.3% (March’20) | Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a lively and student-friendly city. 2nd friendliest city in the UK and the top 5 most welcoming cities in the UK. There is a lot on offer whether students are looking for culture, outdoor activities, shopping, or great nightlife and the city has the added bonus that almost everything is within walking distance. Top Companies: Delloite, Amazon, Tesco, NHS, PwC, Starbucks, and many more. |
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