Cardiff Metropolitan University (Welsh: Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd), formerly University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), Prifysgol Athrofâu Cymru, Caerdydd (PACC) and commonly referred to as Cardiff Met, is a university located in the city of Cardiff. In November 2021, Cardiff Met was awarded the title of UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021 by the Times Higher Education. In September 2020 Cardiff Met was named the Times and Sunday Times Welsh University of the Year.