Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a modern, innovative university recognised for its strengths in art and design, business, sport, education, and health. With a strong focus on practical learning and industry experience, it offers a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in their chosen field.
Set across two welcoming campuses, the university is just a short distance from the heart of Cardiff – a vibrant capital city known for its friendly atmosphere, green spaces, and rich Welsh heritage. From independent cafés and live music venues to museums and waterfront dining at Cardiff Bay, there’s always something to discover between classes.
Beyond campus, you can explore the dramatic landscapes of Wales, from the beaches of the Gower Peninsula to the mountains of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Whether you're watching an international rugby match at the iconic Principality Stadium, exploring medieval castles, or hopping on a train to London in just two hours, Cardiff Metropolitan offers the perfect blend of academic opportunity and unforgettable adventure.
Essentials
- Architecture and Built Environment (Architecture)
- Art and Design (All majors)
- Communication
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Education (Bachelor of Arts)
- Engineering (Electrical and electronic, software)
- Health sciences
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Language and Culture (Creative writing)
- Science (Food science)
- Social sciences and public policy
- Sport and recreation
Offered by Cardiff Met but not guaranteed, it is the student’s responsibility to find a room. They have a mix of university-owned halls and arrangements with private accommodation providers.
Semester dates
- Autumn semester : September – January
- Spring semester: January – May
When to apply to AUT International for exchange to Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Autumn semester– apply by the 1 December AUT deadline
- Spring semester – apply by the 1 July AUT deadline
Credit equivalence
15 credits = 15 AUT points
Full semester workload = 60 credits = 60 AUT points
Modules at Cardiff Met will usually be 20 credits, so students will typically take 3 modules for the semester while on exchange.
Course levels
Typically, undergraduate students will spend three years studying a single subject that forms their course (major)
- Level 4: first year of undergraduate programmes
- Level 5: second year of undergraduate programmes
- Level 6: third/final year of undergraduate programmes
Specific subject requirements/restrictions
For all of the subject areas at Cardiff Met, students will need to choose a specific degree programme that they would like to enter for the exchange semester. This means it’s not possible to mix-and-match between different degree subjects. Therefore this location is recommended for students with a one major/one minor/elective study plan set up, so that the major can be focused on while on exchange.
For students entering Art and Design courses at Cardiff Met, they offer set programmes as exchange students join their domestic degree programme in the running semester of Year 2, meaning AUT students will not get to choose the courses they take. This typically works well for students who can focus on 30 points of their major, and 30 points of electives while on exchange.
For other subject areas, Cardiff Met provides a list of the available courses running in that semester for students to select from, these tend to be a mixture of level 5 and level 6.