University of South Wales

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At the University of South Wales, we always put our students first. We offer a friendly and academically challenging environment with an excellent reputation for teaching quality, state-of-the-art study facilities, and supportive staff. With more than 33,000 students from all over the world, flexible study options, and teaching excellence in more than a dozen subjects, you can study in areas from drama and music to business, computer science, and engineering.

The University of South Wales has over 500 courses available, outstanding graduate employment rates. It has invested £160 million into its facilities, so there is no better time to study at the University of South Wales!

The #WeAreInternational team has put together a short film highlighting the value of internationalism across our universities and demonstrates why we are proud to join together to say #WeAreInternational. It features the voices of students and academics at UK universities from around the world.

There are lots of reasons why so many EU and international students choose the University of South Wales. Here are just a few:

• February and September starts for BA (Hons) Business top-ups as well as many Masters programs
• One of the top 10 largest universities in the UK
• The largest University in Wales with over 33,000 students
• Outstanding teaching quality with 12 excellence awards
• 95%* of our graduates are in employment or further study six months after course completion (DLHE 2015/16)
• Scholarships of up to £2,500 per year available to international students
• Students from the European Union may benefit from undergraduate and postgraduate bursaries and scholarships worth up to £2,000
• Courses based on the real world – our links with industry in the UK and overseas mean that our teaching is informed by actual practice. We work closely with employers to help ensure that what you learn meets the workplace demands and regularly update-modules to reflect real-life trends.
• Low-cost of living (Push.co.uk Cost of Living Survey)

The University of South Wales (USW) is a significant player in UK higher education. With campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd, and Newport, the University is renowned for its significant employers' partnerships. These partnerships are among the many reasons that 95% of our students are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.

Research at the University of South Wales focuses on providing solutions to problems that affect society and the economy. Researchers are increasingly working across disciplines, either within their own Research Institutes or interdisciplinary. The big problems society faces require researchers who are knowledgeable and experts at extracting impact from their research.

The University is intent on further developing its thriving, supportive research culture. A sustainable research community where encouragement is available for those at all stages of their research career requires the right governance and development structures in place. The University is committed to providing this for its research-active staff.

At University you will make friends for life, try out lots of new things and become more independent than ever before. You might be thinking, will I fit in? At the University of South Wales, you'll find countless opportunities and award-winning support to help you along the way. As the largest University in Wales, we have thousands of students who come here to study every year, so you'll meet plenty of people and have a fantastic social life. Find out how to get started at USW here.

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