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The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Pakistan for many years.

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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 Pakistan, 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 and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English language qualifications: 

  • GCSE English at grade C
  • 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 to prepare you for academic studies.

Academic Qualifications

  • Undergraduate entry for applicants who have an overall average of 65% and above in the year 12 Intermediate (HSC) in a relevant subject area.
  • Applicants with a 2 year Bachelor degree with 55% and above plus IELTS 6.0 or equivalent will be considered for advanced entry to year 2 or of a Bachelor degree depending on the subject area in question and the module match.
  • There are a number of colleges in Pakistan which deliver HND qualifications from a number of awarding bodies. These can be considered for advanced entry onto a Bachelor degree on a case by case basis depending on the subject area in question and the module match.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English language qualifications: 

  • GCSE English at grade C
  • 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 to prepare you for academic studies.

Academic Qualifications

  • Holders of a good Bachelor degree (GPA of 2.2 or above out of 4.0 or 55% or above) from a 4 year degree
  • Successful completion of a Master degree
  • Holders of LLB degree will be considered for entry onto the LLM award

Please contact us with any questions you may have about studying and applying to the University of South Wales.

Officers

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

In-Country Staff

Syed Tajammal Hussain Shah is a USW Alumnus based in Lahore. He can help in regards to your admission and assist you in making your tier 4 visa application.

Syed Tajammal Hussain Shah (Regional Manager for Pakistan)
Mobile (Can also be used for WhatsApp): +92 345 885 5670
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW Regional Office, 3rd Floor, 41 CCA,  Sector C, Phase 5, Lahore, Pakistan

Representatives 

Auspak
Mahmood Center, BC-11, Blk-9, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Hyderabad
Tel: +9221 35378440 2 | 0333 3287725 | 0302 8208566
Email: [email protected]

Emerging Visions
Office Number 6, First Floor, Al-Babar Centre, F-8 Markaz , Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92512850068 | +92512287203
Mob: +923215164476
Email: [email protected]

FES Pakistan
Head office: Office 5, 1st Floor, Cantt. Board Plaza, Adjacent to the Mall of Lahore, Lahore Cantt. Pakistan
Cities: Abbottabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi
Tel: +92 (0) 42 36662505
Mob: +92 (0) 345 8454 777
Email: [email protected]

Index - Career & Education Advisory Service
101, 1st Floor, 54-C Al Murtaza Commercial Lane 2, Phase 8, DHA, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: 923332146067 | 923322480221
Email: [email protected]

AHZ Associates
Find an AHZ branch
Tel: +923439555591
Email: [email protected] 
Skype Id: ahzassociates

Wales International Sialkot
Tel: +92 (0) 300 610 7068

PFL Pakistan
Office # 3, 2nd floor. Vouge Tower, MM Alam Road, Gulburg 3, Lahore, Pakistan
Cities: Karachi, Islamabad, Multan, Lahore
Tel: +92 423 5771475
Email: [email protected]

SI-UK
Haleem Building Sector-G Street No 33/32, Education City, Behind Kindergarten, Phase 5 DHA, Lahore
Cities: Abbottabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi
Tel: +92-332-4674704 | +92-332-7400557
Email: [email protected]

BCIE
Islamabad Office: 2nd Floor - 4-B Plazab (Next to House of Shawarma), F - 10 Markaz, Islamabad 44000
Email: [email protected]
Lahore Office: Office# G02, Ground Floor, 89 Al Hafeez Business Center (Next to Food Panda), Gulberg III Lahore 54000
Tel. 042-35785514 – 16
Email: [email protected]

Meet students from Pakistan

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