Lifecycle of an Application

Undergraduate Study

Postgraduate Study

Undergraduate study (EU students)

Postgraduate study (EU students)

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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for individual courses can vary widely. Advice on the suitability of qualifications can be obtained by writing to the Admissions Office at the University or download the  Undergraduate Entry Requirements (International)  (Adobe PDF).

Candidates applying for first degrees in Engineering and Science who are not qualified for direct entry to the first year of a degree scheme can be considered for entry to a four year integrated degree scheme. Please see the relevant subject entries for further details.

Applications from international students for first year exemption, i.e. for admission to the second year of an undergraduate degree scheme, will be considered on an individual basis.

English Language Requirements

International applicants are expected to demonstrate a good level of English. English Language requirements are normally judged in terms of formal IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language) scores.  This is because IELTS and TOEFL are widely available at thousands of testing centres worldwide. However, the University also recognises a range of other English Language tests and qualifications. A list of acceptable English tests can be found here.  If your test is not listed please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Students who completed their school or university education through the medium of English may not need to provide an English test score.  The University's English requirement for many English-speaking countries can be found here.   If your country is not listed please contact the Admissions Office for more information. The University's English Language Training Service (ELTS) offers a range of English Language courses during the year. ELTS is an approved IELTS Testing Centre and also offers its own internal test of English Language proficiency, which is recognised for the purpose of admission to the University's courses. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees.

Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for undergraduate degrees and IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for postgraduate degrees.  But there are exceptions and applicants should always check with the individual departments, or check the conditions included in their offer letter. Applicants with English Language Proficiency Scores below IELTS 6.0 below the required level. 
In the case of applicants whose test scores fall below the required level, the University recommends English Language tuition in ELTS before the beginning degree-level studies, as outlined here. Applicants with English Language scores of IELTS 4.0 or below cannot be taught English within the University, but could study at a local Further Education College. International Foundation Programme TOEFL 470
IELTS 4.5 If you have not taken an English examination you can attend ELTS  for a minimum of three months.

How to Apply

Please apply for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses using the On Track system.

Alternatively , download an application form and send all documents to:

International Office
Swansea University 
Singleton Park
Swansea
Wales UK
SA2 8PP
Fax: +44 1792 295 839
Tel: +44 1792 295 818 or 602365
Email: international@swansea.ac.uk

Application Forms

Undergraduate Application Form (for all Undergraduate Applications including Foundation Year and Pre-Masters)

UG Entry Requirements (International) [Adobe PDF]

English PG Application Pack (for all Postgraduate Applications including MBA) [Adobe PDF]

European Union Students

Applicants from member states of the European Union may qualify for student support as home students. For full details on how to apply please click here.

Applications from Nigeria and Pakistan

Swansea University has adopted a successful policy in recent years of accepting applications from these countries only through recognised official partners/agents. Please note that your application must be made through an official partner/agent if you are currently resident in Pakistan or Nigeria. We are unable to accept applications made direct to the University.

Please click the links below for further information:

Nigeria Applications

Pakistan Applications

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause to those affected by this policy.

What happens after you have applied?

Undergraduate students, please click here for further advice.

Applicants should note however, that if they fail to obtain the above scores, or have not taken a test, they can still apply, and if accepted academically, will receive a conditional offer. The condition will be that an English language examination is taken and suitable score is obtained.

Applying for your student visa

Before coming to the UK, you must apply for a student visa.  The visa application process has recently changed (Visa Points Based System).  Please ensure that you are aware of the requirements, for more information please click here