University of South Wales

General information, University of South Wales

Founded in 1841, University of South Wales is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Pontypridd (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Wales. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Cardiff, Newport. Officially accredited/recognized by the Privy Council, University of South Wales (USW) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of South Wales (USW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 176 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

• Founded: 1841
• Motto: Success Through Endeavour
• Admission Office: Lodge Road, Caerleon Newport NP18 3QT
• Student Enrollment: 25,000-29,999
• International Students: Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
• Admission Selection: Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
• Admission Rate: Not reported
• Academic Staff: 1,500-1,999
• Academic Calendar: Semesters
• Affiliations: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Universities UK, University Alliance