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The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Canada for many years.

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Study with a scholarship of up to £2,000 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 Canada, you are eligible for a scholarship of:

  • £1,500 per year for undergraduate students
  • £2,000 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.

The University of South Wales is a designated institution that enables students from British Columbia and Ontario to attend while still being eligible for student financial assistance from their home province.

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, please visit British Columbia Student Aid or Ontario Student Assistance Program.

  • Foundation Years are available to applicants who hold a Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma with an overall score of less than 60% in five subjects at grade 12

Academic Qualifications

  • Applicants who hold a Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma with an overall score of 70% (B average) or above in five subjects at grade 12 will be considered for direct admission to an undergraduate degree programme
  • Applicants who have satisfactorily completed one year of a college/university programme with GPA of 2.8+ can directly enter onto a relevant undergraduate programme
  • Holders of the Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (from Quebec) or the Attestation d’Etudes Collègiales with an overall score of 60% or above should be considered for entry onto degree programmes
  • Post-secondary 2/3 year diplomas will be considered for advanced entry to the 2nd/3rd year of a relevant degree programme

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Undergraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma English language result as Proficiency in English.

  • Applicants with the equivalent to a Second Class Lower degree will be considered for entry onto a master's programme 
  • Applicants with a master's degree will be considered for entry onto a master's programme 

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma English language result as Proficiency in English.

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

Barclay Educational Services
Suite 312A, McMaster, University Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada L8P-0A1
Tel: 905-632-0999
Email: [email protected]

SI-UK
Toronto
T333 Bay St, 14th Floor,
Toronto, ON, M5H 2R2, Canada
Tel: +1 416 998 8532
Email: [email protected]

Vancouver
Unit 2136, 1055 W Georgia St,
Vancover, BC V6E 3N9, Canada
Tel:+1-778-955-2545
Email: [email protected] 

Meet students from Canada

Ciera Lundy

MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science

Josiah Shelley

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Popular Courses

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STUDYING AT USW HAS DEFINITELY BEEN AN EYE-OPENING EXPERIENCE. I’VE BEEN EXPOSED TO SO MANY DIFFERENT CULTURES AND TRADITIONS, ESPECIALLY THE WELSH CULTURE.

Ashley Lee, Canada

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