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Learn Through Practice

The best way to learn is to do. We offer education in practice, not just in theory. Get in on the action. Only at USW.

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At the University of South Wales, we deliver courses that will change lives and our world for the better. This is education in practice, not just in theory. 

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Upcoming Open Days

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Undergraduate Open Day

30 November

Undergraduate Open Day

11 January

Come and meet us on campus and see what makes us special. Discover our facilities, explore the campus, and meet academics from your course.

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Read about campus developmentsOur new STEM Hub

Investing in your future

We are investing in the future of STEM at USW with an exciting new Computing, Engineering and Technology building at our Pontypridd Campus.

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This is South Wales

Welcome to a place of inspiring contrasts. One university across three locations, you can enjoy the buzz of the cities, the beauty of the coast and the calm of the countryside.

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University is a place to feed the heart and the head. Somewhere to develop yourself personally, socially, and academically.

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  • Employability is so important that we’ve made it part of all our courses. Our careers service is here to help with CVs, interviews, and to link you to global employers.

  • At USW you’ll make friends for life, try out lots of new things and become more independent than ever before. 

  • Halls are a big part of your student experience and there’s accommodation at all three of our locations.

  • In uncertain times you must invest in something you believe in – yourself. Find out how you can fund your studies and start your tomorrow at USW.

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Why USW?

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  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education

  • You'll never be short of new places to discover

Why USW?

96%

of USW graduates are in Employment and/or Further Study 15 months after graduation

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22

  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education

  • You'll never be short of new places to discover

I FELL IN LOVE WITH WALES AS SOON AS I GOT OFF THE TRAIN. IT WAS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, THE PEOPLE WERE REALLY FRIENDLY AND THE CAMPUS WAS REALLY MODERN.

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