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United Arab Emirates

The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from the United Arab Emirates 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.

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

  • 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

  • Students who have successfully completed an appropriate foundation programme will be considered for entry onto a relevant Bachelor programme.
  • Students who have completed a Higher College of Technology Diploma (with a C grade/65%/GPA 2.0) can be considered for entry onto undergraduate degree programmes.

English Qualifications 

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

  • 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

  • Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (with grade C or above / GPA 2.3) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
  • Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

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
Telephone: +44 1443 654445
Email: [email protected]
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives 

International Placewell Consultants
Block 13, Office No. F-18, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 3911179
Mob: +971 50 4293760
Email: [email protected]

Intelligent Partners
Dubai – Head Office: Office 1705, Mazaya Business Avenue, BB1 Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 3686036
Abu Dhabi: Office 1004, C2 Tower, Albateen, Baynunah Street, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2 6526839

IDP Education
Dubai: Office no 104, Century Plaza Building, Jumeira Beach Road P.O.Box 50085, Jumeira Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi: Union National Bank Building 1802 Airport Road, P.O.Box 32919, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: 00 971 2 622 8367
Email: [email protected]

Assakaf Education Services
47-61 City Road, Cardiff CF24 3BL
Tel: +44 2921321098
Mobile: +44 786332207 | +44 7532222212
Email: [email protected]

Shakeeb Akhtar
Tel: +44 777 9514264
Email: [email protected]

SI-UK
Office No. 306, Single Business Tower Business Bay, Near Business Bay Metro station P. O. Box number: 121285, Dubai
Tel: +971 42844177
Email: [email protected]

I CHOSE TO STUDY IN THE UK BECAUSE I WAS DRAWN TO THE EXCELLENT COMBINATION OF ACADEMICS AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE USW PROVIDED.

Saif Alsaedi

from UAE, MSc Public Service Management

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