South Korea
The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from South Korea for many years.
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Study with a scholarship of up to £2,000 in a safe and welcoming living environment, surrounded by a diverse community of international students.
Everything you need to know
As a self-funding international student from South Korea, 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 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
- Students who have successfully completed one year at a recognised university in South Korea with a GPA of 2.8 or above (depending on the subject area) will be considered for direct entry onto the first year of our undergraduate programmes.
- Students who successfully completed a Junior College (Vocational) Diploma/Associate Degree will be considered for direct entry onto the first year of our undergraduate programmes.
- Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with higher grades of between 655-445 (this is equivalent to 112-80 UCAS tariff points) will be considered for direct admission to first year degree programmes. Please refer to our course pages for detailed entry requirements. Students who do not meet the entry requirement will be considered for a Foundation year.
- Holders of the Cambridge GCE A Levels will be considered against the standard UCAS tariff for each individual course for direct admission to first year degree programmes.
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 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
- Students who have successfully completed the Haksa (Bachelor) in a relevant discipline will be considered for entry onto our postgraduate programmes.
- 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
Kim Williams, International Executive
Tel: +44 1443 483587
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL
Representatives
IDP South Korea
4th fl, Gyewon Bldg, 32‐7 Gawncheol-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-111, South Korea
Tel: 82 2 739 7246
Email: [email protected]