India

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

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

This applies for courses starting in September 2026 and February 2027. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application. 

For individual fees please check your selected course page.

Foundation Years are available to students who don't meet the academic requirements for entry directly onto year 1 of a Bachelor degree.

English Qualifications

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

• HSC (12th standard) English at 65-70% or above, depending on which Board you have studied 
• IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band or equivalent (some courses require higher IELTS – please refer to relevant course page on website)
• USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free English test that can be completed in India. Please email [email protected] for further details.
• Duolingo English Test with an overall score of 110 and at least 100 in each component. Please note that the overall scores shown above are only indicative of the score required and additional checks on test samples may be required. The Duolingo test must be taken on or after 1st July 2024.

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

Academic Qualifications

We recognise the WAEC and SSCE examining boards:

• An overall average of 60 - 65% or above in the 12th Standard depending on which Board you have studied
• Advanced entry to certain undergraduate degree programmes may be possible for students who hold a UK HND or India Diploma in a relevant subject

English Qualifications

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

• HSC (12th standard) English at 65-70% or above, depending on which Board you have studied 
• IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band or equivalent (some courses require higher IELTS – please refer to relevant course page on website)
• USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free English test that can be completed in India. Please email [email protected] for further details.
• Duolingo English Test with an overall score of 110 and at least 100 in each component. Please note that the overall scores shown above are only indicative of the score required and additional checks on test samples may be required. The Duolingo test must be taken on or after 1st July 2024.

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 3 Year degree (B.COM, BBA, B.SC, BCA etc.) at 60% (or CGPA of 6.0/10) from a recognised Indian university for entry to a relevant postgraduate programme.
• An overall average of 4- or 5-Year degrees (B.E, BTECH, B PHARM, B. ARCH etc.)  at 55% (or CGPA of 5.8/10) from a recognised Indian university for entry to a relevant postgraduate programme.
• 50% (or CGPA 5.5/10) minimum from the following Indian universities: University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, University of Pune, Jadavpur University or University of Calcutta

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

Officers

Joanna Scaplehorn
International Development Manager
Telephone: +44 (0)1443 6 54266
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

USW India Team

Call/Whatsapp: +91 86553 64980 
Email: [email protected]
Address: Office Number 504, Iris Commercial, Hiranandani Meadows, Gladys Alwares Rd, Manpada, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400610

Use this Google Maps Link for Directions

Vishnu Dhanapal
India Regional Director
Telephone: +91 73042 12396
Email: [email protected] 
 
Anjani Dhanapal
Head of Marketing and Communications
Telephone: +91 86553 64977
Email: [email protected] 
 
Sri Satyavolu
Country Manager
Telephone: +91 86553 64979
Email: [email protected] 
 
Athulya Liss George
Regional Officer
Telephone: +91 86553 64978
Email: [email protected] 
 
Geetanjali Joshi
Student Engagement Manager
Telephone: +91 86553 64975
Email: [email protected] 
 
Shaunak Gadkari
Student Engagement Executive
Email: [email protected] 

Representatives 

We work with agents who are located across India. If you have already applied through an agent please continue to contact them with your queries or email us at [email protected] copying in your agent.

If you are not already in contact with an agent please contact one of the following representatives or contact [email protected] for information on an agency office near you:

Study South Wales
Email: [email protected] 
Tel: +91 79023 64437
 
Crizac Global
Email: [email protected] 
Tel: (+) 919874993410
 
Geebee Education
Email: [email protected] 
Tel: 9594915041
 
KC Overseas Education
Email: [email protected] 
Tel: +91 712 – 2222061
 
Santa Monica Overseas Studies & Placements Pvt. Ltd.
Email: [email protected] 
Tel: +91 9645222999