Iran

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. 

Courses starting in September 2021 and February 2022

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

For more information visit the international scholarships page.

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

Foundation Entry Requirements

• Foundation Years are available to students who don't meet the academic requirements for entry directly onto year 1 of a Bachelor degree.
• Students who have a good level of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) will be considered for our Faculty Foundation Years.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

• GCSE/O Level English Language grade C or above
• IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

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

Academic Qualifications

• The Iranian Pre-university Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) at 12-13.99/20 and above will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.
• In addition, equivalent grades in the Kunkur (National Entrance Exam) and the Kardani (Associate degree) are accepted for undergraduate entry.

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

• Applicants with an Associate Degree will be considered for advanced entry onto a relevant undergraduate programme.

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

• GCSE/O Level English at grade C 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.

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

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with an overall score of 12-13.99/20 and above will be considered for admission to a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
• Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

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

Officers

Sally-Anne Awcock
International Manager

Telephone: +44 1443 654445
Email: sally-anne.awcock@southwales.ac.uk

Address:
USW International, 
University of South Wales, 
Llantwit Rd, 
Treforest, South Wales, 
CF37 1DL

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Representatives

For information on the expected standards of service you can expect from the University’s recruitment agents, please contact the recruitment officer responsible for your region. 

IDP Education

No. 3,Sanaz dead-end Ghalandari St, Shariati Ave, Tehran

+9821-26769880/774 info.tehran@idp.com

UKStudy.com

4 Gordon Mews, Gordon Close, Portslade

Tel: +44 1273 725577

Email: info@ukstudy.com