Lebanon

Study with a scholarship of up to £2,500 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 Lebanon, you are eligible for a scholarship of:

£2,500 per year for undergraduate students
£2,500 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 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 passed the Baccalaureat Technique or Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie with grades of 12 or above will be considered for entry onto undergraduate programmes.
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 Diploma of Technical Licence / Licence Technique can be considered for advanced entry onto year 2 or 3 of a Bachelor degree depending on the modules studied

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

Applicants who hold a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree / Licence / Maîtrise with a minimum of 12 (from a French institute) or above 70% / Grade C from the American University of Beirut / Beirut Arab University
Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur will be considered for entry onto a revalent 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

Educom Overseas
136 Martakla Street. 2nd Floor, Jal El Dib, Beirut
Tel:+ 961 4 715575
Email: [email protected]

IDP Education
Beirut, 1st Floor Alam Eddine Building Po Box 113-7394, Makdessi St Hamra
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 961 1 73 83 10 ext: 102
Email: [email protected]