Students from Malaysia

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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.

We are a dual campus University, both 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).

Swansea is ranked in the UK Top 15 for Graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2021) and has a dedicated Employability Academy which provides advice and access to jobs and work experience placements for our students and graduates.

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.

We also have a vibrant Malaysian society to meet new friends and other Malaysians.

Female students from Malaysia smiling looking into the camera

Huan Yi Yap

"People in Swansea I have met are kind and friendly and this does not apply only to the staff in the university".

Huan's Success Story

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.

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.