Zambia

The University offers the following scholarships for self-funding international students. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application. 

Courses starting in February 2020

• £2,500 per year for undergraduate students
• £2,000 for postgraduate students
• £1,500 for MBA students

Courses starting in September 2020

• £2,500 per year for undergraduate students
• £2,500 for postgraduate students
• £2,500 for MBA students

For more information visit the international scholarships page.

Our overall fee structure can be found on the undergraduate and postgraduate fee page. For individual fees please check your selected course page. 

Foundation Entry Requirements

• International Foundation Year (Intensive English) is available for those who have an average grade 5 or above in the Zambia School Certificate and have an IELTS score of 5.0 progressing to their Bachelor degree.
• Students who have a good level of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) will be considered for our Faculty Foundation Years.
  

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

• Zambia School Certificate grade 5
• GCSE/O-Level English Language grade C or above
• IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

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 who have a post secondary diploma will be considered for advance entry to year 2/3 of a relevant degree programme on a case by case basis

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.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

English Qualifications

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

• Zambia School Certificate grade 5
• GCSE/O-Level English at grade C or above
• Postgraduate Study: 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 with the equivalent to a Second Class Lower degree will be considered for masters programme entry.
• Applicants with a masters degree will be considered for masters programme entry
• MBA – For entry to MBA applicants should have one of the above and at least 2 years relevant work experience, preferably after graduation and student should be aged at least 23
  
  

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

Officers

Joe Paley
International Recruitment Officer

Telephone: +44 1443 654409
Email: joe.paley1@southwales.ac.uk

Address:
USW International, 
University of South Wales, 
Llantwit Rd, 
Treforest, South Wales, 
CF37 1DL

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Representatives

Punzila Consultancy
25 Joseph Mwilwa Road
Rhodes Park Lusaka
Zambia