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The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Uganda 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 Uganda, 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:

  • COSC/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

  • Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
  • Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
  • Applicants with an East African Advanced Certificate of Education will be considered on the same basis as UK A-Level
  • Applicants for undergradaute entry
  • Applicants with an Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education will be considered on the same basis as UK A-Level applicants for undergradaute entry
  • Applicants with a Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) will be considered on the same basis as UK A-Level applicants for undergraduate entry

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:

  • COSC/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

  • Bachelor degree/Licence with a score of 12-13 (assez bien) and above may be admitted to a relevant postgraduate course.

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

Officers

Agnes Lesaan, In-country Regional Manager for East Africa
Tel: +254 707 538543
Email: [email protected]

Representatives 

S3 Education
Address: Suite 402, 4th Floor, Plot # 4, (Former Barclays Bank Building) Next to ABSA Bank Head Office, Hannington Road, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256708383890
Email: [email protected]

UniServ
Kampala, SM Chambers, P.O. Box 39343
Tel: +256 41 425 9220
Email: [email protected]

SI-UK
Plot 2 Spring Road, Bugolobi Kagga house First Floor, Kampala 6962, Uganda
Tel: +256 770688532
Email: [email protected]

RIGHT FROM THE POINT OF ARRIVING AT HEATHROW AIRPORT I WAS RECEIVED AND TAKEN CARE OF BY A CARING TEAM OF UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AMBASSADORS.

Fredrick Sembatya

from Uganda, MA Autism

THE COURSE WAS A FLEXIBLE PROGRAMME TAUGHT BY HIGHLY SKILLED, BUT FRIENDLY PROFESSORS BASED IN THE UK.

Dr Kyaligonza Isaac

from Uganda, MSc Procurement

I THINK MY STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY HAVE CHANGED MY PERCEPTIONS ON THE WORLD.

Rashida Nabulime, from Uganda

MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Managment

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