Portugal

Eligible students from Portugal still pay the same fees as UK students at USW.

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

Our Undergraduate and Postgraduate EU Scholarship scheme offers a scholarship on the international tuition fees for EU students joining us in academic year 2024/2025. The scholarship awarded will ensure that the tuition fees paid do not exceed the fee currently paid by UK students.

You will be considered for a scholarship automatically when we receive your application to study. You do not need to make a separate scholarship application. You will receive confirmation of a scholarship with your offer letter and it applies to all years of study.

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

Year 12 English score, minimum of 17, in lieu of IELTS
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band).
The Oxford Online placement test can be accepted instead of IELTS (when accompanied by a Skype interview) with the following grades: High B2 (75 – 80).

Do not worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English language courses.

Academic Qualifications

Diploma de Ensino Secundário with a minimum overall mark of 14/Bom.
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários
Diploma Tecnico Profissional from Escola Profissionais (three years)
Holders of other qualifications, please contact us.
Certain programmes, such as LLB Law or International Wildlife Biology, have different entry requirements. For further information, please contact us.

Holders of other qualifications, please contact us.

English Qualifications

Year 12 English score, minimum of 17, in lieu of IELTS
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band).
The Oxford Online placement test can be accepted instead of IELTS (when accompanied by a Skype interview) with the following grades: High B2 (75 – 80).

Do not worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English language courses.

Academic Qualifications

Licenciado or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) with a minimum overall grade of 14/Bom
Mestrado/Mestra can be considered for the appropriate master’s programme.

Holders of other qualifications, please contact us.

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

Officers

Sally Fairburn, International Executive
Tel: +44 1443 6 54257
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives

OK Estudante
Rua Alexandre Herculano, N° 2 – 1° Direito
1150-006 Lisboa
Offices also in Porto, Leiria, Faro, Funchal and Madeira
Tel: (+351) 218 289 204
Email: [email protected]

Information Planet Portugal
Information Planet – Lisboa, Av. D. Carlos I, 44 - 5º, 1200-649 Lisboa
Horário: Segunda a Sexta (10:00 - 19:00)
Tel: (351) 216 048 022
Email: [email protected]
Information Planet – Porto, Edifício Capitólio, Av. de França, Nº 352 - 4º Sala 8, 4050-276 Porto
Horário: Segunda a Sexta (10:00 - 19:00)
Tel: (351) 223 203 667
Email: [email protected]
Information Planet - Madeira, Edifício Oudinot, Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot 3º Andar - Escritório 317 9060-209 Funchal
Horário: Segunda a Sexta (10:00 - 19:00)
Tel: (351) 291 098 727
Email: [email protected]
Information Planet – Açores, Edifício Sol-Mar, Av. Infante D. Henrique 71 Loja 130, 9504-529 Ponta Delgada
Horário: Segunda a Sexta (09:00 - 18:00)
Tel: (351) 910 758 440
Email: [email protected]