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斯旺西大学: Welcome...

Swansea University extends a warm welcome to students from China. We currently have over 700 Chinese students studying at Swansea University across a variety of disciplines.

Swansea's prestigious reputation for high quality student support, reflects high levels of satisfaction with excellent career opportunities, academic support, sporting and cultural facilities.

Swansea has been awarded TEF Gold, the highest award for teaching excellence at UK Universities and is ranked in the UK Top 25 Universities (The Guardian University Guide 2022).

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.

We have an office based in Beijing to assist with your enquiries and applications.

Yi Min Xie

'It was an easy decision for me to select Swansea University simply because of its internationally renowned professors and outstanding achievements in research.'

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Kewei Gong

'I've always dreamed of studying in the UK, and studying in a university with state-of-the-art Early Childhood Studies.'

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Wenkang Ma

'Great reputation, professional teaching team, stunning natrual views'

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Olivia Zhou

'It is an amazing and lifechanging adventure! Can’t wait to meet you in campus guys!'

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Vincent Zhang

“It is one of the best memories in my life so far.”

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A portrait of Vincent Zhang, dressed in a formal, dark suit , who smiles to the camera.

Information for Chinese Students

Entry Requirements for Chinese Students

Undergraduate Programmes

Candidates are expected to have achieved a Senior High School Graduation Diploma plus 1 year in a recognised Higher Education Institution (with 60% pass mark), including an IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Candidates are expected to complete the GAOKAO with a minimum 75% overall average for most courses, including an IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part of the test (or equivalent). Candidates for Applied Medical Sciences require a minimum 78% overall average and candidates for Computer Science require 75% overall with 75% in Maths and two other science subjects.

If you need to improve your English, please refer to English Language Training Services.

Postgraduate Programmes

Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised University/College of Higher Education.

Courses that require a 2:2: Bachelor: 75% (70% for double first-class universities) awarded with IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

For non-standard grading systems: Hong Kong Baptist University (in conjunction with Beijing Normal University, P R China): CGPA 2.7. SHU-UTS SILC Business School (awarded by University of Technology, Sydney, Australia): CGPA 2.5.

Courses that require a 2:1: Bachelor: 80% (75% for double first-class universities) awarded with IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

For non-standard grading systems: Hong Kong Baptist University (in conjunction with Beijing Normal University, P R China): CGPA 3.3. SHU-UTS SILC Business School (awarded by University of Technology, Sydney, Australia): CGPA 3.5.

If you need to improve your English, please refer to English Language Training Servies (ELTS).

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 Chinese Students

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 China

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.

How to Apply

You can submit an application form using our online system. You will be required to send us your transcripts, English language certificates and a personal statement.

We have a carefully selected number of agents representing Swansea University who can support you with your application for study, accommodation and the UK visa.

Please remember that offers can take up to 15 days to be processed.

Please email our International admissions team if you have still not received an offer.