Degree preparation for international students

The Wales International Study centre offers a range of preparation courses specifically designed for international students to help them to succeed in their chosen degree.

Based on campus at the University of Wales, Newport, students benefit from a safe learning environment and small class sizes to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in undergraduate and postgraduate study.

On successful completion of the degree preparation programmes, students can choose from a wide range of degrees offered at our 11 partner universities. 

Our courses  

International Foundation Year	International Year one	Pre-Masters
Undergraduate degree preparation with progression to a choice of degrees at 11 universities in Wales. Students can choose between two subject routes: Business, Law and Social Studies Engineering and Science	The International Year One is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. It leads to direct entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at a selection of universities in Wales. You can study a 3 term or 3.5 term programme. Find out more!	A two-term preparation programme, leading to postgraduate degrees at five universities in Wales. The course combines academic subjects, study skills and English language preparation. Find out more

Why study in Wales?

Wales is a wonderful country. Less well known than neighbouring England, it has breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene and high academic standards. It offers a safe environment to international students. The video below will give you a taster of what you will experience in Wales.

The first student interviewed in the video, Kadija from Nigeria, studied on the International Foundation Year at Wales International Study Centre before progressing to her degree.

Why Wales? from Wales International Consortium on Vimeo.