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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
- Founded
- 2013
- Programs indexed
- 230
- World ranking (directory)
- #595
Official website
www.southwales.ac.uk/UKQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
University of South Wales
The University of South Wales (USW) is a major public university in Wales, United Kingdom, formed in 2013 through the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. Its origins trace back to 1913, giving it a long history of technical, professional, and vocational education. USW offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, computing, health, creative industries, and law, and is known for strong links with employers and industry-focused teaching.
Key Facts
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Times Higher Education #44 · 2026Times Higher Education #44 · 2025Guardian Global #51 · 2025Guardian University Guide #51 · 2025Times Higher Education #56 · 2024Complete University Guide #95 · 2024
- Tuition (International): $15,036
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,500
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Campus Vibe
Multiple campuses in Treforest (Pontypridd), Cardiff, and Newport, Wales
Internationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Temperate maritime
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$40,040 avg starting salary
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 6/10
Popular fields
GeneralUndergraduatePostgraduate
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCAmazonLocal Enterprises
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Student Life
24,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Multiple campuses in Treforest (Pontypridd), Cardiff, and Newport, Wales
Location: Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Climate: Temperate maritime
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports CentreEngineering and Computing LabsStudent HousingCafes and RestaurantsCareers and Employability Centre
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
Application fee: $0
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Application fee: 0
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
