India | University of South Wales

Welcome

The University is based in South Wales, UK with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. We also have a campus in Dubai.

International and EU students from more than 120 countries study at the University of South Wales each year and we have a vibrant Indian community on campus.

We are a popular choice with Indian students as there is a high standard of living and Cardiff is one of the most cost-effective cities in the UK with a large Indian community and a good selection of Indian restaurants and Gurdwaras. Cardiff is also home to the India Centre which organises cultural events through the year.

Our International Office works closely with our Indian community to celebrate important events such as Diwali and Holi; Follow us on our social media, Instagram (check out our USW India highlight), Facebook and Twitter.

New MBA Global (including work placement)

We are excited to announce the launch of our MBA Global. It is a unique 2 year MBA where students can gain up to 10 months of work experience in the UK, either through an external work placement or an internal consultancy-based internship at the USW Business Clinic.

Other popular courses among our Indian students include:

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and includes a guaranteed 10 week work placement)
BA (Hons) Hotel and Hospitality Management (50% of the course involves a guaranteed work placement – we are the only UK university to work in partnership with a 5* hotel, the Celtic Manor Resort. There’s also an opportunity for placement at the Celtic Manor’s sister hotel in Canada in the second year)
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (accredited by the British Computing Association and 100% of our graduates are in employment of further study six months after graduating (Graduate destination survey 2016)
BSc Football Coaching and Performance (Guaranteed work placement opportunities. The course has been designed in partnership with professional clubs, including Swansea City AFC, Cardiff City FC, and the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Trust)

India Country Manager

Welcome to the University of South Wales. I am Monica Sharma, India Country Manager for the University of South Wales. I’m based in Delhi and am here to provide information regarding admission and will assist you in submitting your application to the university, making your tier 4 visa application and providing travel advice for your journey to the University.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Monica Sharma

India Country Manager
416, Vishal Tower,
10 District Centre,
Janak Puri,
New Delhi-110058
Email: india@southwales.ac.uk
Tel: +91 8448426391

Join our India WhatsApp group!

We have a WhatsApp group for all Indian students joining us in the next intake. Monica Sharma is in the group along with Rahul Mehta, Director of our India office (based in Delhi) and Jo Scaplehorn, International Manager (based in the UK) and some of our current Indian students.

The group is an opportunity to network with current and prospective students, ask questions and receive important updates. To be added to the group you need to accept your offer to study with us and contact Monica at india@southwales.ac.uk or call/WhatsApp +91 8448426391.

Fees and scholarships

The University offers the following scholarships for self-funding international students. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application. For more information visit the international scholarships page.

Chancellor’s International Development Scholarship of £2,500 for undergraduate students
International Academic Scholarships of £2,000 for postgraduate students
International Academic Scholarships of £1,500 for MBA students

Our overall fee structure can be found on the undergraduate and postgraduate fee page. For individual fees please check your selected course page.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

HSC (12th standard) English at 60% or above
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each band)
USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free english test that can be completed in India. Please email india@southwales.ac.uk for further details.
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses

Academic Qualifications

An overall average of at least 55% in 12th Standard from both State and Central Examination Boards
Students with lower grades will be required to take a Foundation Course before proceeding to an undergraduate degree
Advanced entry to certain undergraduate degree programmes may be possible for students who hold a UK HND or India Diploma in a relevant subject

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

HSC (12th standard) English at 60% or above
Postgraduate Study: 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.
USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free english test that can be completed in India. Please email india@southwales.ac.uk for further details.
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses

Academic Qualifications

A 3 year degree with an average of at least 60%
A 4 year degree with an overall average of at least 55%
Please note that work experience is not an essential requirement of our MBA

Contact us

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

Officers

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Joanna Scaplehorn
International Executive

Telephone: +44 (0)1443 65426
Email: j.scaplehorn@southwales.ac.uk

Address:
USW International, Llantwit Road,
Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives

Monica Sharma
India Country Manager, USW

Telephone: +91 8448426391
Email: india@southwales.ac.uk

Address:
416, Vishal Tower, 10 District Centre,
Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058

We have representatives in many cities throughout India. Please contact our International Officer Jo Scaplehorn or Monica Sharma, India Country Manager to find the nearest office to you.

Email: j.scaplehorn@southwales.ac.uk

Applying for your Tier 4 student visa

Please follow our advise on applying for your tier 4 student visa here.

Universities UK (UUK) have produced a video outlining the visa process. It shares the experience of Indian students but will have relevance to any student making a Tier 4 application overseas.

Students from India

Education partners in India