University of South Wales: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1353 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #519 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #94 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #5 of 10 | In Wales |
| #155 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 125 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- southwales.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 75%*
* The University of South Wales is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in 2 subjects at Advanced ('A') level, General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with passes in 3 other subjects at ('O') level, or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
University of South Wales has published 12,765 scientific papers with 263,227 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Physics, Law, and Business.
University of South Wales majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 70 | 194 |
| 1994 | 92 | 223 |
| 1995 | 123 | 268 |
| 1996 | 151 | 316 |
| 1997 | 197 | 392 |
| 1998 | 209 | 449 |
| 1999 | 228 | 537 |
| 2000 | 260 | 777 |
| 2001 | 303 | 976 |
| 2002 | 351 | 1390 |
| 2003 | 333 | 1680 |
| 2004 | 476 | 2040 |
| 2005 | 382 | 2324 |
| 2006 | 421 | 2982 |
| 2007 | 454 | 3878 |
| 2008 | 469 | 4943 |
| 2009 | 436 | 5969 |
| 2010 | 478 | 7451 |
| 2011 | 481 | 8714 |
| 2012 | 483 | 10727 |
| 2013 | 372 | 12370 |
| 2014 | 319 | 13181 |
| 2015 | 327 | 13010 |
| 2016 | 415 | 12802 |
| 2017 | 454 | 13178 |
| 2018 | 485 | 13996 |
| 2019 | 460 | 15917 |
| 2020 | 579 | 18025 |
| 2021 | 564 | 19539 |
| 2022 | 530 | 19492 |
| 2023 | 499 | 19252 |
| 2024 | 522 | 18489 |
| 2025 | 391 | 16062 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of South Wales gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,000 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £12,500 - £13,500 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,500 - £9,000 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £13,000 - £14,500 |
The University of South Wales has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of South Wales.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Business Administration, Electronic Engineering, Law, Medicine, Psychology |
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Notable alumni
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Tine Wittler
- Occupations
- singertelevision presenterwriterfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Christine "Tine" Wittler is a German writer, TV presenter and actress.
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Sally Bundock
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Sally Elizabeth Bundock is a British news chief presenter for BBC News, who presents BBC News on BBC One and the BBC News Channel. She joined World Business Report in September 2002 and presented its early morning edition, programming viewed mostly by audiences in European and international markets. Bundock continues to present the 5am hour on BBC One, BBC World News and the BBC News channel and has done since the early 2000s, this has been called The Briefing but is now simply BBC News. She now presents Business Today in the former World Business Report early morning slots.
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Rahnaward Zaryab
- Occupations
- writerliterary criticnovelistjournalist
- Biography
-
Rahnaward Zaryab born to a Hazara family of Sunni sect of Islam, was novelist, short story writer, and journalist from Afghanistan literary critic.
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Jill Evans
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jill Evans is a Plaid Cymru politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Wales from 1999 to 2020. She was the first person to use the Welsh language in debate at the European Parliament.
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Darren Morris
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
-
Darren Morris is a Welsh former rugby union player who represented Wales and the British & Irish Lions as a prop. Over nearly two decades at the top level, he played for leading clubs such as Neath, Swansea, Leicester Tigers, Worcester Warriors, Cardiff Blues (now Cardiff Rugby) and Northampton Saints registering more than 300 senior appearances. He earned 18 caps for Wales between 1998 and 2004 and toured with the Lions in 2001, entering the third and final Test.
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Randii Wessen
- Occupations
- astronomereconomist
- Biography
-
Randii Ray Wessen is an American astronautics systems engineer specifically involved in planetary exploration, experimental economist, and writer. Dr. Wessen has been an employee of the California Institute of Technology's Jet Propulsion Laboratory since 1984. He is currently the A-Team Lead Study Architect for JPL's Innovation Foundry. On the side, Wessen works with Dr. David Porter of Chapman University in the field of Experimental Economics, where they are designing a system to help allocate resources for building instruments on robotic deep space planetary spacecraft. This proposed system will build on the success of the Cassini Resource Exchange and be applied to NASA's Outer Planet Flagship Missions.
University of South Wales faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business and Society | Accountancy, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Criminology, Finance, History, Human Resources, Law, Management, Marketing, Native Language, Preschool Education, Religious Studies, Sociology, Transport Management, Writing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Computing, Engineering and Science | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Creative Industries | Acting, Art Therapy, Design, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Journalism, Media Studies, Multimedia, Music, Photography, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Theatre |
| Faculty : Life Sciences and Education | Child Care and Development, Chiropractic, Education, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Health, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | USW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1841 |
| Motto | Success Through Endeavour |
Location and contacts
| Address | Pontypridd, CF37 1DL United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 31,000 |