Brief introduction of Cardiff University
Cardiff University is located in the center of Cardiff, the capital of Wales, England. Wales is an integral part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is located in the southwest of England, surrounded by the sea on three sides. Compared with the prosperity and urbanization of England, the natural scenery, customs, language and culture of Wales are more primitive.
Cardiff, as the capital of Wales, is on par with London and Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Located on the north bank of Bristol Bay, at the mouth of Taft River, it is an important port and economic center in Britain. Cardiff has a population of 320,000 and an area of 1.20 square kilometers. It is near the coal fields in southern Wales. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was the largest coal export port in the world. In the past, heavy industries such as coal, steel and automobile assembly were developed. Its industries include shipbuilding, machine building, textile, flour, synthetic fiber and so on. The metallurgical industry has declined. On March 3rd1983 and 3rd1,Cardiff and Xiamen signed an agreement to establish a sister city, which is also the first sister city between China and Britain.
The comprehensive strength of Cardiff University in Britain
Cardiff University is a world-famous institution of higher learning and an internationally renowned institution of higher learning. Cardiff University was founded in 1883, and obtained the royal license in 1884. It is located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and is the only member of Russell Group in Wales. This organization is also known as the Ivy League in Britain. It is also the European Union of Universities (EUA), the World Union of Universities (WUN) and the Federal Union of Universities (WFU).
Among them, Business School and School of Journalism and Communication are particularly prominent. Cardiff Business School is the sixth top business school in the UK and one of the largest business schools in Europe, and has been certified by the International Association of Higher Business Schools (AACSB). Its Cardiff School of Journalism (Media and Cultural Studies) is also among the best in the UK rankings, with the title of Oxford in the media industry. In various authoritative rankings, Qatar University has long been among the elite universities. Cardiff University ranks fourth in the 20 14 official REF ranking of British universities' scientific research strength. 20 16 QS World University Ranking122; QS World University Rank 20 17 Rank 140.