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Wales International Study Centre

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On-campus access centre for Universities in 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 11 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 September or January.

Joining the international foundation year in April?

The Wales International Study Centre is waiting for you! Read up on our pre-arrival information page, from advice on what to pack to useful numbers and websites to keep in your files.
Pre-arrival information for students joining the Wales ISC in April 2010

Scholarships and bursaries

Bursaries and scholarships towards tuition fees are available for students applying to study at the Wales International Study Centre in 2010-11.
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Benefits of being a student at WISC

  • Experience life as a University student
  • Specialist preparation for degree success
  • Full access to campus facilities and services
  • Highest levels of personal academic monitoring and support
  • Study amid the unique cultural heritage, history and outstanding natural beauty of Wales

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Wales International Consortium

WISC works closely with Wales International Consortium (WIC), which is committed to helping international students applying to Wales to find a place on a suitable course. WIC is co-funded by Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and British Council Wales and supported by the Welsh Assembly Government.

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Maintained by Study Group working with WIC and University of Wales, Newport