New student starting in January 2009?

Download your pre-arrival information (, 2.3MB). This document provides key information and contact details to help you before, during and after your arrival at the ISC.

On-campus university access centre for Wales

The Wales International Study Centre (WISC) is a unique and superb new facility for international students wanting to progress to internationally recognised universities across Wales.

Situated on the campus of the University of Wales, Newport, WISC delivers the International Foundation Year - preparation for undergraduate degree study at some of the UK's leading academic departments.

Who is the course for?
International students who have completed High School but do not yet meet all the entrance requirements for an undergraduate degree.

Which degrees does it lead to?
A wide choice of subjects at Universities across Wales including: Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Politics, Social Studies, Computing, Engineering or Science.

When does it start?
Contact a student adviser to apply for Foundation Year entry in January 2009 or September 2009.

application form PDF

Download the application form.
Start your application today: print it out, complete your details and send it to to us by fax or by post.

ASK me a question

Our advisers speak a variety of languages and will do their best to help you. Ask a Question.

Benefits of being a student at WISC

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