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 who have passed their Secondary School Certificate / High School Diploma / School Leaving Certificate / Year 12 certificate with an overall score of 60% with a UKVI IELTS 5.0 overall before 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.

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

• Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma / Certificate from a recognised PAEET institute (as opposed to a college) can be considered for the first year of a degree programme.
• Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
• Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

• Applicants with a higher National Diploma (HND) or a higher Degree can be considered for advanced entry onto a relevant undergraduate degree programme or a top-up award.
• Applicants with a 2 year Diploma / Certificate from a recognised PAEET College (as opposed to an institute) can be considered for year 2 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

• Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree with a minimum 2nd class honours (50% / a GPA 2.0 or above on the scale of 4 with 4 being the highest / Good / C grade) will be considered for admission onto 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 Recruitment Officer

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 (Kuwait)

IDP Education Pty Ltd, Kuwait 9th Floor, Dalal Complex Salem Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya, PO Box 35199

Shaab 36052

+965 22288094/95/96

info.kuwait@idp.com

Bridges to International Knowledge

Al-Oula Tower, Office No 5, 2nd Floor, Beirut Street, Hawalli

Tel: +965 55952399

Email: information@b2-ik.com

Easy Apply Education Consultancy

Abdullah Al Mubarak Street

Al Murqab, Floor 8, Block 1, Office Number 3

Kuwait City

Tel: +965 94007001/2

Email: info@easyapplyuk.com

Ink Education Consultants

Office 8, Floor 4, Block 2

Dasman Complex, Jaber Al-Mubarak Street, Kuwait

Tel: +965 67099740

Email: waqas.shahzad@inkconsultant.com

Assakaf Education Services

47-61 City Road

Cardiff CF24 3BL

Tel: +44 2921321098

Mobile: +44 786332207/ +44 7532222212

Email: dns_f@hotmail.com