Sri Lanka
The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Sri Lanka 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.
Everything you need to know
As a self-funding international student from Sri Lanka, 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 study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:
- IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
- O Level English grade C or above, completed within the last 5 years from start date of course applied for
- O Level English grade C or above, completed more than 5 years ago from start date of course applied for but also completed Sri Lankan bachelor’s degree within the last 2 years with English MOI – Bachelor must be from one of the approved universities below and an English MOI provided
-University of Colombo
-University of Moratuwa
-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
-University of Kelaniya
-University of Peradeniya
-Open University of Sri Lanka - Completed UK bachelor’s degree in the UK within last 4 years
- Completed UK bachelor’s degree via TNE agreement within the last 4 years
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.
Academic Qualifications
- 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.
- Advanced entry to certain undergraduate degree programmes may be possible for students who hold a HND in a relevant subject.
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 Postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:
- IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
- O Level English grade C or above, completed within the last 5 years from start date of course applied for
- Sri Lankan Bachelor degree completed within the last 2 years with English MOI – Bachelor must be from one of the approved Sri Lankan HEIs below and supplemented with an English MOI:
-University of Colombo
-University of Moratuwa
-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
-University of Kelaniya
-Open University of Sri Lanka
-University of Peradeniya - For PG entry, students from a metropolitan city in Sri Lanka, O Level English grade C or above, a 2-year extension granted (in addition to the 5-year ruling) if the student has successfully completed an undergraduate degree within the last two years.
Approved metropolitan cities
-Colombo District
-Jaffna
-Negombo
-Kandy
-Galle - Completed UK bachelor’s degree in the UK within last 4 years
- Completed UK bachelor’s degree via TNE agreement within the last 4 years
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor Special degree will be considered for masters or graduate diploma level study.
- Bachelor General degree with very high grades may be considered
- MBA applicants should have one of the above qualifications plus at least 2 years post graduation work experience.
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 (0)1443 654257
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL
Representatives
U. L. Consultants (pvt) Ltd
89 Kesbewa Road
Boralesgamuwa
Sri Lanka
Website: www.ulcworld.com
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Tel: +94112545817 / +94706930830 / +447753614151 (Whatsapp)
Adventus Education
Level 1, 142 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 112 055 637
Email: [email protected]
Lohos Group
Lucky Plaza Building, 4/7, 4th Floor St, Anthony’s Mawatha, Kollupitiya, Colombo
Tel: +94 11 2577 768
Email: [email protected]
WEST 1 UK PVT LTD
92 Jaya Road, Udahamulla, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Tel : +94 11 283 896
Mob: 0776 852323
Email: [email protected]
AHZ Associates
M.Jude R. Fernando, 47A Daham Mawatha, Maharagama, Colombo
Tel: +94(0)7 7167 4000
Email: [email protected]
ABEC Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
HO - Level 16 - Office B, PARKLAND Building, No. 33, Park Street, Colombo 02 00200 Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 1122439118
[email protected]
Kandy Office: 101/1/1, D.S Senanayake Street, Kandy
Tel: +94 812205156
Email: [email protected]
Galle Office: 10/204, 2nd floor, Sanvik Shopping Complex, Wakwella Road, Galle, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 91 7294037 / +94 91 729 4043
Email: [email protected]
Global Academy of Further Education
2 Girton School Road, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11 282 3286 | +94 11 599 9027 | +94 72 072 8030
Email: [email protected]
SI-UK Colombo
2nd Floor, McLaren's Building, 00400, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 740011814
Email: [email protected]
SI-UK Jaffna
No. 85, 2nd Cross Street, Main street, Jaffna
Tel: 0094771215879
Email: [email protected]
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Thilina Rajapakse, Senior International Recruitment Manager - Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 7769 64590
Email: [email protected]
Study Advisor
No 211/B5, 9th Mile Post, Kandy Road, Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 703 433 833 / +94 113 427 493
Email: [email protected]
Campus Direct
No 36B, Gower Street, Colombo 05
Tel: +94 77900 5555
Email: [email protected]
ICS Study Overseas
Colombo:
107 B 1/1 Galle Road | Wellawatte | Colombo-6 | Sri Lanka.
Voice: +94 11 434 3322 | Mobile: +94 77 301 3060 | + 94 70 701 3060
Jaffna:
77, ClockTower Road | Jaffna | Sri Lanka
Voice: +94 21 492 6222 | Mobile: +94 76 7013060
AEMC
Colombo Branch - No 09, Cambridge Terrace, Colombo 07
Kandy Branch - No 911/2, Peradeniya Road, Kandy
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +94 11 237 2105
NS-UK Education Consultants
433/K/1 Kadawatha By Pass Rd, Kadawatha 11850, Sri Lanka
Web: www.nsukec.com
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Tel: +94112902160 (Mon-Fri 9-5) Hotline +94778 431531 / +94770121717