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

• 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

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

• Applicants with a 3 year Higher Technician Diploma from a recognised institution may be considered for Advanced Entry on certain undergraduate degrees

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

• Applicants with a 4 year degree equivalent to a Second Class Lower degree from a recognised institution will be considered for masters programme entry
• Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for masters programme entry
• Applicants with a 3 year Higher Technician Diploma from a recognised institution and Work Experience will be considered for certain Masters degree
  

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. 

Alnour Education Ltd

Bawabet Alandalos Centre, 1st Floor

Office No 2054, Alandalos District, Gergarish Road, Tripoli

Tel: +218 92 7011837

Email: asem@alnour.co.uk

International Educational Services for the Arab World (IESAW)

2 Osborne Road. Newcastle upon Tyne

Tel: +44 7533377755

Email: adm@iesaw.com

ETCS

9 Senna House, Vellacotta, Cardiff

Tel: +44 740329707

Email: e.etcs@yahoo.co.uk

Atlantis C & T Limited

168 Clare Road, Cardiff

Tel: +44 2920404207

Mobile: +44 7868309213

Email: atlantis.education@gmail.com

Ram Tawar Ltd

1 Islamic Court, Maria Street, Cardiff

Tel: +44 07570273987

Email: ram.agent.14@gmail.com