About
The University of Wales is a confederal university based in Cardiff, Wales. Founded by royal charter in 1893 as a federal university with three constituent colleges – Aberystwyth, Bangor and Cardiff – the university was the first university established in Wales, one of the four countries within the United Kingdom. The university was, prior to the break up of the federation, the second largest univ...
The University of Wales is a confederal university based in Cardiff, Wales. Founded by royal charter in 1893 as a federal university with three constituent colleges – Aberystwyth, Bangor and Cardiff – the university was the first university established in Wales, one of the four countries within the United Kingdom. The university was, prior to the break up of the federation, the second largest university in the UK.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 65535 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 0.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 28%
- Female : Male
- 31 : 69
- Staff
- 18
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 555 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =563 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =695 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =962 | 39.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Wales?
University of Wales's performance in the latest university rankings: US News Rank =1,048.
When was University of Wales founded?
University of Wales was founded in 1893.
What are the top subjects at University of Wales?
Top subjects at University of Wales include: Social Sciences and Public Health, Computer Science, Engineering, Clinical Medicine.
Where is University of Wales located?
University of Wales is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.