Japan

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

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

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 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

Holders of the Senmonshi (Technical/Vocational Associate degree) or students on the first year of a 4 year Japanese degree will be considered for direct entry onto the first year of our undergraduate programmes.
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants with other relevant qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis.

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.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for postgraduate 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

Holders of a Gakushi (First Degree), Shūshi (Master’s degree), or an Advanced Diploma (from institutions or courses authorised by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation) will be considered for direct entry onto our postgraduate programmes.
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

Kim Williams, International Executive
Tel: +44 1443 483587
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives

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

Beo
Okada Bldg., 4F, 1-19-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002
Tel: +81 (0)3 5367 3315
Email: [email protected]

SI-UK
Tokyo: 3rd Floor Takagi Bldg, 2-15-14, Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Tel: +81 3 5272 9143
Email: [email protected]
Osaka: 2F Nissei Building East, 2-2-13 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0012
Tel: +81 6 6147 5681
Email: [email protected]