Brazil

Study with a scholarship of up to £2,500 in a safe and welcoming living environment, surrounded by a diverse community of international students from every corner of the world.

We have three vibrant campuses around the capital city of Wales; Cardiff. Here, you can enjoy a high standard of living at a low cost. You’ll be surrounded by the best of South Wales’ cities, coast and countryside, and we’re only 2 hours from London via train. Most of our 500 + courses are recognised or accredited by professional organisations and are all taught with employability in mind. That’s why 96% of USW graduates are in Employment and/or Further Study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22).

Everything you need to know

As a self-funding international student from Brazil, you are eligible for a scholarship of:

£2,500 per year for undergraduate students
£2,500 per year for postgraduate students

This applies to courses starting in September 2024 and February 2025. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application.

For individual fees please check your selected course page.

Holders of the Certificado de Conclusao de 2° Grau, Diploma de Tecnico de Nivel Medio and Concurso Vestibular may be considered for entry to a Foundation Year.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Undergraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English language qualifications:

GCSE English at grade C
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each band)

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants with a recognised Foundation qualification will be considered for direct entry to Bachelor's degree courses.
Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total of 24 points, or A-Levels obtained locally, will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor's Degree courses.
Applicants currently studying the Bacharel or Licenciado will be considered for advanced entry to a relevant degree course.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Postgraduate study. The University of South Wales also recognises the following English language qualifications:

GCSE English at grade C
IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Academic Qualifications

Holders of the Bacharel or Licenciado will be considered for postgraduate Master's degree courses.
Applicants with a Master's degree (Mestrado) will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies

Please contact us with any questions you may have about studying and applying to the University of South Wales.

Sally Fairburn
International Executive
Tel: +44 1443 6 54257
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives

Studies Planet Brasil
Rua Joaquim Floriano, 72 - 8o. andar - conj.87
Bairro: Itaim Bibi
04534-000 - São Paulo – SP
Tel: (11) 96623 9696

Ucademics Brasil
Avenida Queiroz Filho, 1560, Condominio Vista Verde Office, Torre Sabiá, sala 119, São
Paulo, Brazil
Email: [email protected]

OK Student Brazil
Av. Queiroz Filho, 1560 – Torre Sabia – Sala 104, Sao Paulo – SP, Cep. 05319-000
Phone: +55 11 98149-6422
Email: [email protected]

My favourite part so far is definitely the facilities we have here. State-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, many societies for all kind of people and all the support the students have.

Bruno Lopes Soares, Brazil

BSc Renewable Energy Systems

Cardiff is a very welcoming city and the people here are really nice. I have lots of good friends from all over the world here and they’re exactly what I’ll be telling my grandchildren about.

Gustavo Wobeto, Brazil

BA (Hons) Computer Animation

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