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University of South Wales offers a friendly and academically challenging environment with an excellent reputation for its teaching quality, state-of-the-art study facilities and supportive staff.

Located in the UK in South Wales between the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park and Cardiff, one of Europe’s most exciting capital cities, it’s a wonderful place to live.

There are lots of reasons why so many international students choose USW; here are just a few:

  • 94% of USW graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating (HESA 2007/8 Destination of Leavers Survey).
  • Scholarships of up to £2,500 per year available to international students.
  • 4th least expensive student accommodation in the UK (Accommodation for students).
  • Over £130m investment in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Highest success rate in the UK for graduate business start-ups (UGCS).
  • 99% of our international alumni would recommend us to a friend.
  • A safe campus in a low cost student town in Pontypridd – just 20 minutes from Cardiff and only 2.5 hours from London.

3,200 international students from 60 different countries are already enjoying living and studying at USW – come and join them!


  • Contact: Helen Connies-Laing

  • Address: Centre for International English,
    University of South Wales, Treforest, CF37 1DL

  • Telephone: +44 1443 654066

  • Accreditation: British Council

  • southwales.ac.uk