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 Diploma of Completed Secondary/Vocational Education and have an IELTS 5.0 before progressing to their Bachelor degree.
• Applicants will also be considered if they have completed the Completed Secondary Education (Grades 10 and 11).
• Holders of the Diploma of Completed Vocational-Technical Education will also be considered.
• Students who have a good level of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) will be considered for our Faculty Foundation Years.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Applicants who have completed the Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education can be offered direct entry to the 1st year of a degree programme.
• Applicants who have successfully completed 1 year of an Undergraduate degree in Kazakhstan may be considered for direct undergraduate degree entry.
• Advanced entry to year 2 on to certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree in Kazakhstan.
• Advanced entry to year 3 on to certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Kazakhstan.
  

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

• Successful completion of Bakalavr with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade
• Successful completion of Specialist Diploma with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade
• Successful completion of Magister (Masters) programme
• Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.
  

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 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

Joanna Scaplehorn
International Recruitment Officer

Telephone: +44 1443 654266
Email: j.scaplehorn@southwales.ac.uk

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

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