Cardiff Metropolitan University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Cardiff Metropolitan University enrolled 2,040 international students in 2024/25, making up 16.6% of the student body (up 7.1% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 4,720 | 13,670 | 34.5% |
| 2015/16 | 3,285 | 12,580 | 26.1% |
| 2016/17 | 1,780 | 10,995 | 16.2% |
| 2017/18 | 1,315 | 10,435 | 12.6% |
| 2018/19 | 1,340 | 10,675 | 12.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1,905 | 10,920 | 17.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1,870 | 11,435 | 16.4% |
| 2021/22 | 2,910 | 12,620 | 23.1% |
| 2022/23 | 3,445 | 13,545 | 25.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1,875 | 11,445 | 16.4% |
| 2024/25 | 2,040 | 12,265 | 16.6% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,095 | +208% |
| Nigeria | 125 | -71% |
| Pakistan | 110 | -63% |
| Bangladesh | 100 | -72% |
| Nepal | 90 | -55% |
| Canada | 65 | +225% |
Want to know what Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Cardiff Metropolitan University have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Cardiff Metropolitan University enrolled 2,040 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Cardiff Metropolitan University's students are international?
International students made up 16.6% of the student body at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Cardiff Metropolitan University growing?
International enrolment at Cardiff Metropolitan University has grown by 7.1% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Cardiff Metropolitan University's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at Cardiff Metropolitan University, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Cardiff Metropolitan University work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Cardiff Metropolitan University, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.