University of South Wales

Newport, Wales
Public-University

Overview

The University of South Wales (Welsh: Prifysgol De Cymru) is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport, Pontypridd and Dubai. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. The university is the second largest university in Wales in terms of its student numbers, and offers around 200 courses. The university has four main faculties across its campuses in South Wales.

The university is part of the University of South Wales Group comprising the university, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Merthyr Tydfil College. The university has a band of 106 partner colleges, universities, FE institutions or organisations, who deliver University of South Wales’s higher education programmes or access courses in the UK and 18 other countries.

In 2017, the university entered the top five percent of universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.The university is one of Wales’s five major universities and a member of the St David’s Day Group.

107 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Type University Public
Year Founded 2013
Size Large
23,465 Students
Location
Newport
Wales

Learning

3,4 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

This institution did not take part in the TEF. Participation is voluntary.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Hospitality and Culinary
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Theology
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS
Other Applications Accepted Institution's own application

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
CAE, TOEFL, Trinity ISE, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
15
Deadline for guaranteed consideration

Cost and Scholarships

£ 18,900
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)

Types of Scholarships Available

Regional
Departmental
Sports

Scholarships

Sport Scholarships
Total Worth £300 - £1500
Eligibility and Requirements Any students studying on campus (ie not online). Students can be full or part time, but must be studying a minimum of 60 credits per year. You can apply at any stage of your study (e.g. first year; second year etc). It is available to undergraduate and postgraduate students Both home and EU / International students can apply. You must have represented your country at International level in your sport. The sport must be one of the 52 sports highlighted on the BUCS website. You must also commit to represent the University in all BUCS competitions.
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline October 11
Other Details Sports Scholarship Programme is available to students performing to a high standard in their chosen sport, and representing the University in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) league. The USW Sports Scholarships are designed to support potentially elite athletes and sports people who are competing at least at junior national or international level in their sport.
BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Top-Up
Total Worth £3,750
Eligibility and Requirements Students eligible for the Chancellor’s Development Scholarship may be considered who are enrolled into BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Top-Up
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
Total Worth £2,500
Eligibility and Requirements Available for students studying a full undergraduate degree and from the following countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Other Details Higher National Diploma students and Foundation Degree students are not eligible for the Chancellor’s International Development Scholarship.