Students from Taiwan

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Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University extends a warm welcome to students from Taiwan.

Swansea has been awarded TEF Gold, the highest award for teaching excellence at UK Universities and is ranked in the UK Top 25 Universities (The Guardian University Guide 2022).

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 students from Taiwan

Entry Requirements for Taiwanese Students

Undergraduate Programmes

Candidates are expected to have achieved a Associate Degree / Junior College Diploma with a minimum score between 60% - 75% with an IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part of the test / SPM grade 6 or above in English.

Postgraduate Programmes

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of 70% awarded with an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

If you need to improve your English, please refer to our English Language Training Services (ELTS)

Engineering Foundation Programme

Candidates are expected to have achieved a Senior High School Leaving Certificate (with Grade C or better in lieu of GCSE) with IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part of the test / SPM grade 6 or above in English.

Fees and Funding for Taiwan

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 Taiwan

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.

Meet your International Officers

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