Students from Jamaica

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How to Apply - International Students

Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University provides an ideal location for students from Jamaica wanting to study in the UK. Swansea boasts strength in the STEM subjects, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, especially Engineering, with Swansea maintaining its position as a highly ranked University in the UK.

Why Choose Swansea?

Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University is a popular destination for Jamaican students.

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 Jamaican Students

Entry Requirements for Jamaica

Undergraduate Programmes

Please contact our admissions team to discuss admission to our undergraduate programmes. international@swansea.ac.uk

Postgraduate Programmes

Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised University/College of Higher Education with a minimum: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.3) awarded with a IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Fees and Funding for Jamaica

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 Jamaica

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 9 days to be processed.

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