Students from South Africa

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How to Apply - International Students

Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University offers South African students the perfect home from home. With its seaside campus rated 6^th safest in the UK, strong sports culture and very competitive living costs, numerous students choose Swansea as their destination of study for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies.

Why Choose Swansea University?

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 South African students

Entry Requirements for South African students.

Undergraduate Programmes:
Candidates are expected to have achieved a National Senior Certificate with grade C in 5 subjects at Higher Grade with National Senior Certificate / South African Matriculation Certificate Grade 5 / C or equivalent.

Postgraduate Programmes:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor Honours/Professional Bachelor Degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised University/College of Higher Education with a minimum of Bachelor Honours/Professional Bachelor: Second Class Division Two or 60% OR Bachelor: 70% with General Certificate of Education English Language grade C or equivalent.

Please note that some courses may require higher entry requirements and/or English Language requirements. You are advised to check with the individual course, or check the conditions stated in your offer letter. Please see the entry requirements page for further details

Fees and Funding for South African 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.

Visa Information for South Africa

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.