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Ranked 307

QS World University Rankings 2024

Top in Wales Safest Student City

Complete University Guide 2023

26th Cheapest Student City

Student Crowd

4th Place International

WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023

Graduate Outcomes 93% of graduates are in employment, study and/or other activities

HESA 2022

15th in the UK Course Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2023

86% of our research quality is World-leading and Internationally excellent

Research Excellence Framework 2021

6th in the UK Safest Student City

Complete University Guide 2023

Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University's Bio-science department has a long history with Chilean students. The diverse local habitats surrounding Swansea set it apart for the study and research in biosciences as well as in Environmental Science. Located on the Gower peninsula, Swansea boasts 19 miles of dramatic and picturesque coastline, while also being a short trip from the wild beauty of the Brecon Beacons Mountains. Swansea University combines the best of both worlds, excellent academic facilities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Why Choose Swansea?

Swansea is ranked in the UK Top 25 Universities (The Guardian University Guide 2022) and 86% of the University's overall research was rated as world-leading of internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

We are Ranked Top in Wales (The Guardian University Guide 2022) and are a dual campus University. Both of our campuses are set on seafront locations, close to the city centre with a good balance of student life and study environment.

Swansea has a low cost of living, we are rated in the UK Top 10 for the most affordable University Towns (Totallymoney.com) and a UK Top 6 Safest City (Complete University Guide, 2020).

Our dedicated Employability Academy provides advice and access to jobs and work experience placements for our students and graduates.

Information for Chilean Students

Entry Requirements for Chilean Students

Undergraduate Programmes

Candidates are expected to have achieved a Técnico Superior or Técnico Universitario with a minimum score of 5, including an IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Postgraduate Programmes

Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised University/College of Higher Education with a minimum of Licenciatura: CGPA 5.0 awarded or Grado de Bachiller/Titulo (Profesional) de: 5.5 with IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Please note that some courses may require a higher entry requirement. You are advised to check with the individual course or check the conditions stated in your offer letter.

Fees and Funding for Chile

Tuition Fees

Specific tuition fees can be found on each of the course pages. Please choose your undergraduate, postgraduate taught or research course from the A-Z listings and fees can be found under the 'tuition fees' section.

Swansea University International Scholarships

Swansea University offers a range of international scholarships to help the most talented and ambitious students to reach their potential. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must have submitted an application to study at Swansea University as you will need your student number to complete the scholarship form.

If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, it is advised that you should apply to Swansea University as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays.

All of our available scholarships are listed on our page.

Visa Information for Chile

When preparing to study abroad applying for and getting your Visa can be stressful. That is why we have comprehensive visa advice pages , covering information from what type of visa you need, how to apply, bringing family or working during your studies.

Meet your International Officers

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