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Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University sends a warm welcome to Malaysian students. We have received hundreds Malaysian students to our safe and friendly campus for many years, allowing us an extensive network of very successful alumni. Students study with us for a full range of subjects and levels.

Our Islamic provision is excellent and helps students settle comfortably into life in Swansea, allowing them to focus on their studies with the support of the Muslim population and services.

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Why Choose Swansea?

High Rankings

Ranked Top in Wales (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020)
UK Top 5 for Career Prospects (Guardian University League Table 2020)
UK University of the Year (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019)

Excellent Islamic provision including Mosque/prayer facilities, halal food in university restaurants, Imam based on campus, Women’s Officer, Islamic Society, Islamic community around Swansea.
Low cost of living
Beautiful location and interesting culture – Swansea University campuses are on the beach, close to the city centre, with excellent student lifestyle and a perfect study environment. Wales has lots of interesting history and the friendliest people in the UK
University accommodation – we can guarantee you a place in one of our University residencies if you apply by the specified deadline for the guarantee. We have a full range of accommodation to suit your budgets and your needs.
Safe and friendly community

Information for Malaysian Students

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Programmes:

Candidates are expected to have achieved a STPM with a minimum Average Grade 3.00 (B) awarded; with a SPM grade 6 or above in English (or equivalent).

STPM 3.0

IB 32+ see course pages for exact details

A Levels AAB – BBB – see course pages for exact details

UEC B grades average x 6 subjects

Diploma 2.75 (We accept direct applications for credit transfer into 2^nd year entry only

English Requirements for UG:

SPM 1119 6 / GCSE C / IB 5 / IELTS 6.0 – equivalent tests accepted

Postgraduate Programmes:

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division or CGPA 2.75 awarded including an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Engineering Foundation Programme:

Candidates are expected to have achieved a SPM (grades 1 - 6 in lieu of GCSEs) with SPM grade 6 or above in English.

Fees and Funding

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

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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