A survey conducted in the year 2011 shows that 14,000 international students from 120 countries over the world were enrolled in the higher education institutes in Wales. The colleges and universities of Wales have been awarded a 4 star rating for the excellent teaching quality.
List of Top Colleges in Wales
| Name of the College | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| Bridgend College | Diploma, Degree and Diploma programs in Art & Media, Business Management, Engineering, Care & Childhood Studies, Construction, Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapy, Tourism & Hospitality and Sports |
| Ystrad Mynach College | Foundation courses in Technology & Management, Health & Social Care, Electronics and Digital Photography BA in Education & Training |
| Coleg Llandrillo | Foundation and Full Time degrees in Business, Management & Retail, IT & Computing, Deaf Studies, Creative & Performing Arts, Hospitality & Catering, Library Services, Travel & Tourism, Sports and Media Production |
| Yale College | AS and A Level courses in Dimensional Design, Mathematics, Biology, Business Studies, Art, Craft & Design, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality & Catering, Performing Arts, Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy and Engineering |
| St David’s Catholic College | A Level courses in Mathematics, Economics, Politics, Business Studies, Spanish, French, Italian and Applied Art |
List of Top Universities in Wales
| Name of the University | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| Cardiff University | Post graduation in Architecture, Biosciences, Medicine, Dental Education, European Studies, Engineering, History, Archaeology, Journalism, Psychology, City & religion Planning and Computer Science |
| Aberystwyth University | Graduation, Master’s and Research in Accounting, Economics, Animal Science, English, Equine Science, European Languages, History, International Politics, Law, Mathematics, Tourism Management, Psychology, Criminology and Film & TV Studies |
| Swansea Metropolitan University | Post graduation in Applied Design, Business Management, Engineering and Humanities |
| Glyndwr University | BA and MA in Fine Arts, Communication & Digital Arts, Creative Industry & Media, Digital Art, Communications Technology, Journalism, Theater & TV, Early Childhood Studies, Engineering, Nursing and Health Sciences |
Scholarships Offered to International Students
- International Excellence Scholarships at UG and PG level
- Ambassador Scholarships
- Computer Science Overseas PhD Studentships
- International Politics Masters Bursaries
- National Institute for Excellence in Creative Industries Scholarships
- PGT Scholarships in Journalism
- Scholarship for PGT students from Xiamen
- Swansea University Alumni Postgraduate Bursary Scheme
Educational Expenses
The average cost of study for an international student in Wales starts from Pound 3000 for any course of study per academic year.
Students Visa
Listed below are the documents a student has to produce to study in Wales:
- Education certificates (high school mark sheet, certificate of any degree or diploma course that the student has learnt)
- Document of Acceptance for Studies issued by the International Study Centre in Wales
- Certificate of Enrollment issued by the International Study Centre
- Details of the scholarships a student will enjoy during his study in Wales from a public or private body
- Proof of funds required for studying in Wales
Education System
The education system of Wales is classified in the stages of:
- Primary education
- Secondary education
- Further education
- Adult Community Learning
- Higher education