Wales, part of the United Kingdom (UK) and the island of Great Britain, is bordered by England to the south and east and the Irish Sea to the north and west. Spanning the length of the country, our universities offer a diverse range of locations and learning experiences from vibrant, world-class cities to breathtaking mountains and coastal locations. Wales enjoys some of the lowest living costs in Britain. Compared to many areas of the UK, Wales often has lower costs on items such as accommodation, travel, food, entertainment, and shopping whilst enjoying the same high-quality goods and services as the rest of the UK!

With sea surrounding the country on three sides, Wales is the only country in the world to have a complete coastal path. The landscape is perfect for all sorts of activities including walking, climbing, and cycling to all kinds of water sports. Every town and city in Wales has abundant opportunities for individual and team sports, including the famous national sport – rugby! There is also a wide range of cultural and entertainment venues and events – from theatres and galleries to pubs and clubs. Awe-inspiring landmarks also make the Welsh landscape very special. With over 600 castles – there are more here per square mile than anywhere else in the world – and six UNESCO world heritage sites, you are always within striking distance of our rich and varied cultural heritage.

As part of the world-renowned UK higher education system, Welsh universities offer quality higher education qualifications that are respected by employers and academics worldwide. Quality research underpins an innovative learning and teaching environment, and more than three-quarters of research conducted at Wales’s universities is judged to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent.

Study in Wales and you will have the flexibility to pursue your goals through a vast number of subjects, in some of the UK’s most spectacular places. You can take advantage of high-quality teaching methods, research facilities, and pioneering specialists in a diverse range of areas. 

Campuses are based in safe managed environments in relatively small non-industrial cities or towns, with facilities in walking or easy traveling distance.

Our universities also have long-established relationships with some of the world’s leading companies from NASA and Hewlett-Packard to Rolls Royce and British Aerospace. As a result, 92% of graduates from Welsh universities found employment within 6 months of leaving university.

Top reasons to study in Wales:

• World-class teaching, research, and qualifications
• Low costs of living compared to much of the UK
• Friendly, safe locations
• Stunning coast, castles, and countryside to explore
• A big welcome for international students