Russia

Eligible students from Russia 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

As a self-funding international student from Russia, 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.

Students who have passed the Attestat o srednem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) at Grade 11 and have an English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0 can be considered for the Foundation Year Programme.

English Qualifications

English is essential for undergraduate study. The university accepts the following 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.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants with good grades in the Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education can be offered direct entry to the 1st year of a degree programme.
Applicants who have successfully completed 1 year of an Undergraduate degree in Russia may be considered for direct undergraduate degree entry.
Advanced entry to year 2 on to certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree in Russia
Advanced entry to year 3 on to certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Russia.

English Qualifications

English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The university accepts the following 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.

Academic Qualifications

Successful completion of Bakalavr with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade
Successful completion of Specialist Diploma with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade
Successful completion of Magistr (Masters) programme
Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.

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 (0)1443 654445
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL