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 a Baccaalaureat with a minimum of 10-11 pass (passable) and have an IELTS score of 5.0 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 completed the Diplôme de Technicien, Diplome de Technicien Spécialisé or the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur will be considered for year 1 entry of a Bachelor degree
• 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 who have one the following may be considered for 2nd or 3rd year entry on a case-by-case basis depending on the course in question and the relevance of the modules studied.

• Diplôme d'études Universitaires de Technologie
• Certificat Universitaire d'études Littéraires
• Certificat Universitaire d'études Scientifiques
• Diplôme d'études Universitaires Générales 

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 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.

Applicants with other 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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