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The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Turkey for many years.

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Study with a scholarship of £2,500 per year in a safe and welcoming environment, surrounded by a diverse community of international students from every corner of the world


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 Turkey, 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

  • GCSE 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 have achieved suitable results in UK A-levels or the IB
  • Students who have completed a recognised Foundation Programme will be considered for direct entry onto the first year of our undergraduate programmes.
  • Students who have completed the first year of a relevant university course in Turkey can be considered for direct entry onto the first year of most undergraduate programmes.
  • Students who have achieved particularly high results in their Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi may be considered for direct entry onto the first year of some undergraduate programmes.
  • Students who have a GPA of over 2.75 in the On Lisans will be considered on an individual basis for year 2 entry on to a Bachelors degree, provided they have studied a relevant course.

English Qualifications 

  • GCSE 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 with a ‘good/satisfactory’ grade in their Lisans Diplomasi can be considered for a Masters programme
  • Students who have completed the Yuksek Lisans Diplomasi will be considered for a PhD.

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

Rezaul Karim
Regional Director
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +447405969925

Abdullah Al Mamun
Country Adviser
Tel: +9 05526685389 
Email: [email protected] 

USW HAS A WIDE RANGE OF STUDENTS COMING FROM ALMOST ALL COUNTRIES. THIS HELPED ME TO GET TO KNOW DIFFERENT CULTURES AND PAVE THE WAY FOR ADAPTING TO LIFE AT USW.

Sami Arik

from Turkey, MSc Total Quality

STUDYING ABROAD IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. I FIRMLY RECOMMEND USW TO OTHER TURKISH STUDENTS.

Ahmet Emre Topaloğlu, from Turkey,

MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management