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.

• International Academic Scholarship of £1,500 per year 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. 

Foundation Entry Requirements

• International Foundation Year (Intensive English) is available for those students who have passed the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and have an IELTS 5.0 progressing to their Bachelor degree.
• Students who have a good level of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) will be considered for our Faculty Foundation Years.
• Contact us for further information.
  

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• 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 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.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

• 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.
  

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.

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

Officers

Richard Stacey
International Recruitment Officer

Telephone: +44 1443 483492
Email: richard.stacey@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. 

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Telephone: +81 (0)3 5367 3315
e-Mail: study@beo.jp 

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