Overview
Founded in 1893, the University of Wales is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Cardiff (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in Aberystwyth, Bangor, Carmarthen, Lampeter, Newport, Swansea and Wrexham. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Wales is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Wales offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 131-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Wales also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name (Non Latin) | Prifysgol Cymru  |
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| Name | University of Wales |
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| Founded | 1893 |
| Motto | Goreu Awen Gwirionedd The Best Inspiration is Truth |
| Colours | Murrey, blue and gold |
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Location
| Address | King Edward VII Avenue Cardiff CF10 3NS Wales United Kingdom |
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+44 (29) 2037 6999 |
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+44 (29) 2039 6040 |
| Other locations | Aberystwyth, Bangor, Carmarthen, Lampeter, Newport, Swansea and Wrexham |
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