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

Pathways depend on IELTS score.

Pathway 1: According to the student's choice of Bachelor's major:

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no single element less than 5.5)
  • Students who have completed grade 11 with a GPA score of 6.5 or higher
  • Students will receive a visa for 4 years of study (1 year of Foundation and 3 years of Bachelor)

Pathway 2: Students will need to study the International Foundation Programme related to the chosen major for their Bachelor level:

  • IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (with no single element below 4.5): study 2 semesters (8 months)
  • IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (with no single element below 4.0): study 3 semesters (10 months)
  • Completed grade 11 or grade 12 with a GPA score of 6.0 or higher.

DIRECT ADMISSION TO YEAR ONE

Students may be eligible for direct admission into the first year of a number of specific courses:

  • Students who have graduated from grade 12 with a GPA score of 7.0 or higher;
  • Meet all the conditions of some specific courses (Design, Creative, Engineering)
  • IELTS 6.0 (no single element below 5.5).

For Business courses, in case students are not eligible for direct admission, students can be considered for International Year One:

  • Students who have graduated from grade 12 with a GPA score of 6.0 or higher;
  • IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (no single element below 5.5)

After completing the study, students will enter the second year of the majors:

Business Management; Human Resource Management; Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Marketing Management.

Minimum age requirements

Please note, you must be over 17 and turn 18 within the first 3 months of your pathway programme.

Complete a foundation year/ International Foundation Programme (QAHE) at USW or Academic requirements: 

  • Students who have completed grade 12 with a GPA score of 7.0 or higher (applied to some specific courses); or
  • Students who have completed the first year of relevant courses of university with a GPA score of 6.0 or higher.

English requirement: IELTS of 6.0 or higher (no single element less than 5.5).

Academic requirement: Graduated from University with a GPA score of 6.0 or higher.

English requirement: IELTS of 6.0 or higher (no single element less than 5.5).

Some specialised programmes will have their own admission requirements.

For other specific pathways, please contact our country manager for details. 

Don't worry if you do not meet our English requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

 

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

Officers

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

Lan Phuong Le (Kat), In Country Manager for Vietnam
Tel: (+84) 902587994
Email: [email protected] 
Address: USW International, Floor 12, Block A2, Viettel Complex Building, No. 285 CMT8 Street, Ward 12, Dist. 10, HCMC, Vietnam

Representatives

IDP Ho Chi Minh City
Branch 1: GIC Tower - 36 Mac Dinh Chi Street, Da Kao Ward, Dist 1
Tel: (+84)1900 6955
Branch 2: 223 Hung Vuong Steet, District 5
Branch 3: 2 Nguyen Thi Thap, Tan Hung Ward, District 7
Email: [email protected]

IDP Hanoi
Branch 1: Số 15 - 17 Ngoc Khanh Str., Ba Dinh District
Branch 2: 30 Trieu Viet Vuong Str., Hai Ba Trung Dist
Email: [email protected]

Get Set Vietnam - Ha Noi Office
119 Tran Dang Ninh Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Tel: +84 46252 7878
Email: [email protected]

GSE
Hanoi:
Address: Floor 2, Toserco Building, 273 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +84 24 3771 3561
HCMC:
Address: 255 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ward 5, District 3, HCMC, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +84 28 3820 7759 

SEA Education Consultants Vietnam
Floor 12, Block A2, Viettel Complex Building, No. 285 Cach Mang Thang 08 Street, Ward 12, District 10, HCMC, Vietnam
Tel: +84(28) 7302 0814
Email: [email protected] (Ms. Ngoc) | [email protected]

Adventus Education
Hanoi: No. 5 Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]
Ho Chi Minh: Room 601, Dreamplex, 62 Tran Quang Khai Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 909361668
Email: [email protected]

Công ty Du học Quốc tế Anh Quốc (SI-UK Vietnam)
HCM: 2nd Floor, Alpha Tower, 151 Nguyen Dieu Chinh, Ward 6, Dist 3
Tel: (+84) 28 3929 3998
Email@ [email protected]
Hanoi: 4th Floor, No. 54-56 Tue Tinh Street, Nguyen Du Ward, Hai Ba Trung District
Tel: (+84) 24 3972 6849
Email: [email protected]

Toan Thang Trading & International Co-operation Co.,LTD
Hanoi Office, No. 5/23 lane 214 Nguyen Xien, Thanh Xuan District 
Tel: (+84)24 3533 4140
Email: [email protected]

International Study Development Jsc
Hanoi Office, Level 4, Imperial Building 71 Van Phuc, Ba Dinh District
Tel: (+84) 912 313 786
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

ISC Education Joint Stock Company
Hanoi: HN Central: 1st Floor, Phu Dien Building, 83A Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kien Dist
Tel: (+84) 24 3941 1906
Email: [email protected]
HN West: 8th Floor, Daeha Building, 360 Kim Ma St., Ba Dinh Dist
Tel: (+84) 24 3792 5288
Email: [email protected]
HCMC: HCM Office, 5th Floor, 35 Mac Dinh Chi St., Da Khao Ward, District 1
Tel: (+84) 28 3824 6611
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.isc.education

Duc Anh Overseas Study Advisory & Translation Com. Ltd
HCM: 172 Bui Thi Xuan, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
Tel: (+84) 28 3925 3588
Email: [email protected]
Hanoi: Duc Anh Building, 54 - 56 Tue Tinh Street, Hai Ba Trung District
Tel: (+84) 24 3971 6229
Email: [email protected]

Dong Thinh Consulting Co., Ltd
HCM: 21G Nguyen Van Troi Street, Ward 12, Phu Nhuan District
Tel: +84 (028) 628 732 53
Hanoi: Floor 5th, 42A Tran Xuan Soan Street, Ngo Thi Nham Ward, Hai Ba Trung District
Tel: (+84) 961 660 266
Email: [email protected]

SI-UK
Hanoi: 54-56 Tue Tinh St., Hai Ba Trung Dist. Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84988709698
Email: [email protected]
HCM: 172 Bui Thi Xuan St., Dist.1 Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Tel: +84963049860
Email: [email protected]

Tri Cuong Investment and Education Consultancy Company Limited (INDEC)
Address: INDEC Building, 123 De La Thanh Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Tel: (+84) 24 7305 3355
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://indec.vn/

Easy Go Education JSC
Address: Level 8 Detech Tower II, No. 107 Nguyen Phong Sac Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward,
Cau Giay District, Hanoi
Tel: (+84) 979 843 538
Email: [email protected]

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