Kuwait

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 Kuwait, 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 also recognises the following English language qualifications:

GCSE/O Level English at grade C or aboveIELTS 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 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.

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
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 Development Manager
Tel: +44 1443 654445
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

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
Tel: +965 22288094/95/96
Email: [email protected]

Bridges to International Knowledge
Al-Oula Tower, Office No 5, 2nd Floor, Beirut Street, Hawalli
Tel: +965 55952399
Email: [email protected]

Easy Apply Education Consultancy
Office 3, Floor 8, Sahood Tower, Abdullah Al Mubarak Street, Al Mirqab, Kuwait City
Tel: +965 512 22276 | +965 512 22279
Email: [email protected]

TCL Global
niu – Business District One, Ali Al-Salem St, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Tel: +965 551 52822
Email: [email protected]

Assakaf Education Services
47-61 City Road, Cardiff CF24 3BL
Tel: +44 2921321098
Mobile: +44 786332207 | +44 7532222212
Email: [email protected]

AHZ Associates
Tel: +4407828523680
Email: [email protected]