Students from Syria

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Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University has a small student body from Syria and looks forward to more students joining our vibrant community.

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.

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Information for Syrian Students

Entry Requirements for Syrian Students

Bachelor Programmes

Candidates are expected to have achieved a Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah (GSEC): Min. 80% & Foundation year International Baccalaureate (IB): 28-34 including an IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part of the test (or equivalent). If you do not have an IELTS test certificate, please check our approved list of English tests.

Master Programmes

Please enquire directly to check with us if your qualifications are suitable but in most cases, candidates are expected to have successfully completed a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division - 65% awarded and an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Fees and Funding for Syrian 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 Syria

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.