Jamaica

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

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 Jamaica, 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 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.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for university study. As a guide applicants should have a grade C or above in English GCE Ordinary Level English or a grade one, two or three in General Proficiency at Secondary Education Certificate.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who hold the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) will be considered for first year entry onto a bachelor's degree or an appropriate Foundation Year.

Also considered for entry:

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Applicants who have successfully completed one to two years of college or university study will be considered for advanced entry to the 2nd year of a relevant degree programme.

The requirements listed above are the minimum requirements and some courses may have higher requirements.

English Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from The University of the West Indies or Barbados Community College with a minimum GPA of 2.0 above will be considered for admission onto a master’s degree.

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

Officers

Sally Fairburn, International Executive
Telephone: +44 (0) 1443 6 54257
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL