University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru), Wales

The University of South Wales (USW) is a major player in UK higher education.

With campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd and Newport, the University is renowned for its partnerships with major employers.

These partnerships are one of the many reasons that 95% of its students are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.

International and EU students from more than 120 countries study at the University of South Wales each year.

The University is a popular choice with Malaysian students. They enjoy the high standard of living at a relatively low cost compared to other areas of the UK. Students enjoy the friendly, safe and welcoming environment of the university and benefit hugely from the location – surrounded by breathtaking scenery and historical landscapes, with excellent transport links and the buzz of two vibrant Welsh cities.

Will I get a job?

A fundamental test for students and their families considering university is a simple question: am I likely to get a job at the end of it?

At the University of South Wales, its graduates go straight to work for major employers, from British Airways, General Electric, Sony and the BBC to local authorities and the NHS.

The University of South Wales has a strong record of employability, as mentioned above, with 95%* of its graduates in work or further study within six months of graduation. Its careers team works with over 2500 local and national partners giving students the opportunities to showcase their talents.

Students prepare for the world of work in the latest simulation environments, giving them real advantage over students taught through purely theoretical classroom studies. The University’s simulated environments include a courtroom, forensic scene of crime house, film, fashion and music studios, an aerospace centre with two aircraft hangars and sporting facilities which have been endorsed by world champions.

*Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/7

Source: University of South Wales’ website

Undergraduate & Postgraduate: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/malaysia/

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157 miles (~2 hours 47 minutes)