Today (Monday 11 July 2011), Cardiff University has welcomed the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales’ decision to accept its proposed fee level of £9,000 per annum for full-time Home and EU undergraduates joining the University from 2012-13.
Vice-Chancellor, Dr David Grant said: “Cardiff University is Wales’ largest and premier research-led University and offers high-quality and inspiring education to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. This agreed fee, together with the University’s supporting investment in a series of scholarships, bursaries and ongoing financial and academic support, will ensure that a Cardiff University education remains as accessible to future students who have the potential to succeed as it is today.
“It will also mean that at a time of significantly reduced government funding in higher education, Cardiff University will maintain and develop provision across our wide portfolio of courses – including the very large number of high cost programmes we deliver in science, engineering and professional disciplines.
“Throughout this iterative process we have worked very closely with the Students’ Union to develop robust financial, academic and skills support packages for our students. We are committed to providing support for students throughout their time at Cardiff University and to ensuring students are equipped for life after University – not only with a highly sought after qualification but with the skills and attitudes that society and future employers need.
“We will match students’ investment in us with our investment in stimulating, supportive and affordable higher education. We look forward to continuing to welcome a diverse and lively student population to study at Cardiff University.”
