Enhancing a Strong Collaboration
“We envision projects that expand the scope and impact of our research; that create new opportunities for student and faculty exchange; and that will generate connections between Wales and Wyoming that will benefit both our universities and our broader communities.”
-President Ed Seidel
Cardiff University is a public research university established in 1833 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. A member of the Russell Group, it is one of the UK's top research institutions.
Cardiff University at a glance:
- 33,000 students from over 150 countries
- 205,000 alumni from over 200 countries
- 24 Academic Schools spanning three multidisciplinary colleges
- Top 20 UK institution on quality of research impact, scale, and environment
- £127 million in research contracts
- £3.7 billion contribution to the UK economy
- 2 Nobel Laureates
- 300+ international partnerships and partner institutions in 35 countries
Learn more about Cardiff University.
UW and Cardiff University have established a collaboration fund to support the strategic partnership. The fund supports shared faculty and staff research development across the universities, to enhance research, student engagement, pedagogy, and economic development.
Funding queries at UW are managed by WyoGlobal and REDD, with applications accessible through InfoReady.
Part of the strategic partnership includes a student exchange agreement between UW and Cardiff University.
All study abroad and exchange opportunities can be viewed on the Cowboys Abroad portal.
Partnership Updates and News
WWAMI Strengthens Ties with Cardiff University
The University of Wyoming’s WWAMI Medical Education Program is deepening its global partnerships through an exchange program with Cardiff University in Wales.
Read MoreSchool of Pharmacy Forges International Collaboration
UW's School of Pharmacy and Cardiff University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences established a partnership to enrich pharmacy education, cultural understanding, and research.
CGS Hosts UW-Cardiff Research Showcase
The UW Center for Global Studies hosted a public talk on February 27, 2025, to showcase the achievements and progress of the UW-Cardiff University strategic partnership.
WWAMI Partners with CU to Bolster Research and Education
WWAMI has capitalized on UW’s partnership with Cardiff University in Wales to build an exchange program that already has enriched the education of four Wyoming medical students.
UW and Cardiff University Sign Five-Year Partnership
Joint ventures in research and education will be developed between the University of Wyoming and Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom, as part of a new strategic partnership.
UW, Cardiff University Pilot Software Development Program
Students from UW and Wyoming's community colleges will gain training in software development through a pilot program in partnership with Cardiff University.
