Cardiff University (Welsh: Prifysgol Caerdydd) is a public research university located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Founded in 1883, it is the third-oldest university in Wales and the 10th-oldest in the UK. The university has around 8,490 employees and is state-owned. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is ranked among the top 150 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various fields, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and engineering. Cardiff University is also known for its research, with particular strengths in areas such as cancer, neuroscience, and sustainable energy.