Cardiff University ISC - StudyGroup

PROFILE CARDIFF UNIVERSITY ISC - STUDYGROUP

locationUnited Kingdom

Ranked #181 in the world

QS World University Rankings 2026, Cardiff University

Ranked #28

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, Cardiff University

Established in 1883

Year of Establishment

Cardiff University International Study Centre (ISC) is a pathway provider delivered by Study Group that prepares international students for progression to Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate preparation programmes with additional academic skills and English language support in a dedicated study centre environment. Students study at the ISC in Deri House, located in the centre of Cardiff University’s Cathays Park campus, with access to the wider university environment while transitioning into UK higher education.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Cardiff University ISC achievements include verified progression outcomes and structured student support designed to help international students transition to degree study at Cardiff University.

  1. 85% of students who completed their pathway programme at Cardiff International Study Centre were eligible to progress to a degree course at Cardiff University in 2025.
  2. 90% of Cardiff University’s research was confirmed as world leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021.
  3. The ISC provides a free Student Assistance Programme with 24/7 counsellor led support and a health hub for wellbeing, as described by the ISC.

FACILITIES

The International Study Centre operates from a dedicated building on Cardiff University’s Cathays Park campus and is positioned close to key student resources. Students are located within walking distance of the Students’ Union and wider campus resources. The Centre also provides structured student support services for wellbeing.

  1. Deri House, Cardiff University International Study Centre
  2. Students’ Union access, Cathays Park campus
  3. Student Assistance Programme support services, International Study Centre

LOCATION

Cardiff University International Study Centre (Deri House)

2-4 Park Grove, Cardiff, CF10 3BN, United Kingdom

Cathays Park campus, Cardiff University

Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Heath Park campus, Cardiff University

University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, United Kingdom

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes

  1. International Foundation Year: Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences
  2. International Foundation Year: Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
  3. International Foundation Year: Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture
  4. International Foundation Year: Health, Medical and Life Sciences
  5. Accelerated International Foundation: Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
  6. Accelerated International Foundation: Engineering, Physical Science and Computer Science

List of all pathway programmes

  1. International Year One in Accounting and Finance
  2. International Year One in Business Management
  3. International Year One in Engineering
  4. International Year One in International Relations
  5. International Year One in Journalism, Media and Culture
  6. International Year One in Law
  7. International Year One in Psychology

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. International Year One in Accounting and Finance
  2. International Year One in Business Management
  3. International Year One in Engineering
  4. International Year One in International Relations
  5. International Year One in Journalism, Media and Culture
  6. International Year One in Law
  7. International Year One in Psychology

List of postgraduate programmes

  1. Pre-Master’s Programme: Business, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities
  2. Pre-Master’s Programme: Science and Computing

List of other programmes

  1. English Language Preparation, online
  2. Prepare for Success, online
  3. Enhanced Induction, online
  4. AI Digital Literacy, short course

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NA

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

£18,250 to £23,900 per year

£21,500 to £22,750 per year

£20,250 to £22,250 per year

Living Cost

Approximately £1,136 per month (including accommodation)

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
University managed residences, Cardiff University Residences

ISC students can apply to live in Cardiff University accommodation, with many options within walking distance of the university and the city centre. Rooms typically include essential furniture and wifi, and students usually share kitchen and dining spaces.

  1. Aberconway Hall, On Campus
  2. Aberdare Hall, On Campus
  3. Adam Street Gardens, On Campus
  4. Cartwright Court, On Campus
  5. Clodien House, On Campus
  6. Colum Hall, On Campus
  7. Gordon Hall, On Campus
  8. Hodge Hall, On Campus
  9. Roy Jenkins Hall, On Campus
  10. Senghennydd Court, On Campus
  11. Senghennydd Hall, On Campus
  12. Student Houses (Colum Road and Colum Place), On Campus
  13. Student Houses (Village), On Campus
  14. Talybont Court, On Campus
  15. Talybont Gate, On Campus
  16. Talybont North, On Campus
  17. Talybont South, On Campus
  18. Ty Pont Haearn, On Campus
  19. University Hall, On Campus

Room and basic furniture plus wifi, with shared kitchen and dining spaces in university residences. Indicative published prices include weekly and total contract costs by residence, for example from £126.35 per week up to £179.06 per week on the accommodation listings

off-campus
Private accommodation partner, Amber

The ISC states that students who prefer private accommodation can arrange private rooms, flats, or houses, and one option is via Amber as a student accommodation provider. The ISC support team provides access guidance for this route and recommends confirming your offer before booking.

  1. Off campus private options including rooms, flats, and houses arranged via Amber portal support
  2. Requirement to inform the Centre of your address and keep housing within a 60 minute commute door to door of the International Study Centre