Saudi Arabia

Study with a scholarship of up to £2,000 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 Saudi Arabia, you are eligible for a scholarship of:

£1,500 per year for undergraduate students
£2,000 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/O Level English at grade C or above
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.if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

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.

English Qualifications

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

GCSE/O Level English at grade C or above
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

Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree (60% overall or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
Applicants with other relevant 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 Manager
Tel: +44 (0)1443 654445
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives

IDP Education
Jeddah: Office No 208, 2nd Floor, Arabi- an Business Centre
King Abdulallah Road NE of Tareq Bin, Ziad Square Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 2 6143294/5
Email: [email protected]
Riyadh: Al Rabiea Tower, Al Fahd Hotel Building, 6th floor, office 601 Olaya Main Road (South) cross with Kherais, PO Box 51104, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 11543
Tel: +966 11 201 5010/12/13
Email: [email protected]

Assakaf Education Services
47-61 City Road, Cardiff CF24 3BL
Tel: +44 2921321098
Mob: +44 786332207 | +44 7532222212
Email: [email protected]

International Student Services
4 Bourne Mead, 5 Crescent Road, Bournemouth BH2 5SS
Tel: +44 7860905977
Email: [email protected]

Education Global Ltd
3 Oswin Road, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1HR
Tel: +44 7856775232
Email: [email protected]

AHZ Associates
Ahmed Khan, Traveltimes, Hijrah St, Khaldiyah Dist Madinah, Saudi Arabia – 43212.
Tel: +9665 5586 8037
Email: [email protected]
Skype: travel_times

TCL Global
9066-9070 Al Khazai, Riyadh 11543, Riyadh 12611,3043 Saudi Arabia,
Tel: 00966 (0) 505 444 945
Email: [email protected]

SI-UK
3776 Dajla Street, Al Sahafa District Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 59 252 7859
Email: [email protected]

Our Facilities

FitZone gym in Pontypridd - equipped gym interior with various exercise machines under bright lighting.

Treforest Sports Centre

Housing over 50 cardio vascular exercise machines, weight training equipment, 31 classes a week during term time and six badminton courts.

Discover the sports centre

The aircraft hangar on pontypridd campus

Aerospace Centre

Houses its very own aircraft, a suite of practical training facilities approved by the aerospace industry.

Aerospace Engineering at USW

USW's indoor FIFA standard 3G football pitch at the Sport Park.

Sports Park Campus

Top of the range sporting facilities including an indoor FIFA standard 3G football pitch, specialist equipment and research labs, and all-weather pitches.

Tour the Sports Park Campus