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The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Thailand 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.


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 Thailand, 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 and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:

  • IELTS 6.0
  • IGCSE English Language C. 

Academic Qualifications

  • Successful completion of A Levels in suitable subjects 
  • Advanced entry to certain undergraduate degree programmes may be possible for students who hold a HND in a relevant subject

English Qualifications 

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

  • IELTS 6.0
  • IGCSE English Language C.

Academic Qualifications

  • 4 year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.5 or above from a recognised Thai University 
  • Bachelor General degree with very high grades may be considered 
  • MBA applicants should have one of the above qualifications

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

Officers

Yee Pay Low, Country Manager for Thailand
Tel: +6017 824 6968
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, ARCC Offices, Penthouse (Level 27), Centrepoint South, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Tom Hill, International Executive
Telephone: +44 (0)1443 483413
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives

IDP Bangkok Office (Silom)
4th Floor, CP ToweR
313 Silom Road, Bangrak
Bangkok
Thailand
Office Manager: Nadchanan Dangkhom
Country Director: Paul Mahony
Also offices in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Hat Yai.
Telephone :+66 2 638 3111/ Fax: +66 2 231 0530
e-Mail: [email protected] 

Key Education
2 Ploenchit Center Bldg., 2nd Fl.,
Sukhumvit 2 Rd.,
Klongtoey
Bangkok
10110 Thailand
Telephone:+66 2 656 7130/Mobile +66 2 84 427 7455
e-Mail: [email protected] 

Hands On - Head Office
Hands On – Silom (Head Office)
No.317, Kamolsukosol Building,
15th Floor, Unit A-F,
Silom Road, Silom sub-district,
Bang Rak district,
Bangkok, 10500,
E: [email protected]

Hands On – Chidlom
7/F, Maneeya Building, 518/5 Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Tel: +66(0)26520718
Fax: +66(0)26520721
Email: [email protected]

Hands On – Pinklao
Room 1801-B, 18/F Central Pinklao Tower A, 7/129 Boromrajajonani Rd., Arun-Amarin, Bangkok-noi, Bangkok 10700 Thailand
Tel: +66(0)28845328
Fax: +66(0)28845929
Email: [email protected]

Hands On – Rama 2
1/F Park Village Rama2, 1/2 Soi Rama2 Soi 56, Samaedum, Bangkhunthian, Bangkok 10150 Thailand
Tel: +66(0)28961445
Fax: +66(0)28961447
Email: [email protected]

Hands On – Chiang Mai
Unit 107 Phinyoping Mansion, 199/9 Huay Kaew Road, Suthep, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: +66(0)53289114
Fax: +66(0)53289114
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hands-on.co.th
Telephone:+66 (0)2 635 5230
e-Mail:[email protected] 

Smile Campus International Co., Ltd.
28/6 Soi 11
Nimmanhaemin Road
Suthep
Chiang Mai 50200
Thailand
T: +66 (0) 53 213 824
F: +66 (0) 53 213 856
M: +66 86 632 4536
E: [email protected]
www.smilecampus.com

24/3 Suwanwong Road
Hat Yai
Songkhla 90110
Thailand
T: +66 (0) 74 346168
F: +66 (0) 74 346167
M: +66 86 81 990 8278
E: [email protected]
www.smilecampus.com
Telephone:+66 86 632 4594
e-Mail:[email protected] 

ICE Abroad – Thailand
Maneeya Center Building,
518/5 Ploenchit Road,
Lumpini, Bangkok 10330,
Thailand
Telephone:+66 (0) 250 4585-6
e-Mail:[email protected]

SI-UK
1 GLAS HAUS BUILDING, 8th Floor,
Room 804 Soi Sukhumvit 25, Sukhumvit Road,
Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
T: +66 2 260 6033
E: [email protected]
11/1-2 Jaban Road, T. Sriphoom, A. Muang +66 91 079 9303, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
T: +66 91 079 9303
E: [email protected]

Opus International
Modern Town Building
87/119, 15th Floor
Ekkamai Soi 3
Sukhumvit 63 Road, Khlong Tan Nuea,
Wattana, Bangkok 10110
www.opus-inter-ed.com
Tel: +66 (0)2-0636373
Mobile: +66 (0)9-86599915
Line ID: opus_inter_ed
Email: [email protected]

THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY IS THE BEST PLACE TO SPEND YOUR FREE TIME. IT'S VERY COMFY.

Naraporn Kangwanpongpan

from Thailand, MSc Marketing

I'VE ENJOYED MY TIME AT USW AND I'M PROUD TO BE STUDYING IN THE UK EDUCATION SYSTEM.

Nart Paksamut, from Thailand

MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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