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Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University has a small but vibrant Thai student community and we look forward to welcoming more students to our campuses.

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.

We also have a vibrant Thai society to meet new friends and other Thai students.

Smiling student from Thailand with long brown hair

Chalisa Ano

“I love the city of Swansea for great nights out and the relatively cheap living cost.”

Chalisa Success Story

Information for Thai students

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Programmes

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division CGPA 2.8 (out of 4.0) or CGPA 2.5 (out of 4.0) from a Higher Ranking Institution. Plus IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Students with school leaving qualifications or that do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to Year 1 could consider a pathway programme with The College Swansea University

Postgraduate Programmes

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division CGPA 3.0 or 70% or Grade B with IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

Engineering Foundation Programme

Candidates are expected to have achieved Mathayom Suksa 6 with grade 1-4 in lieu of GCSEs with IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

English Language Training Services:

If you do not have an IELTS test certificate, please check our approved list of English tests. Swansea University offer a range of pre-sessional programmes through our English Language Training Services.

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.