Students from India

Undergraduate Programmes: 

We require 70% in 12^th across all boards, IB - 32 and A levels – ABB – BBC

Postgraduate Programmes:  

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with either a Second Class Upper Division or a Second Class Lower Division equivalent:

Second Class Upper Division equivalent: 60%; or CGPA 6.7 (10 point system); or CGPA 6 (7 point system); or CGPA 3 (4 point system) - including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).

Second Class Lower Division equivalent: 55% or CGPA 6.1 (10 point system) or CGPA 4.5 (7 point system) or CGPA 2.67 (4 point system) for institutes of national importance/LLB) including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).

Foundation Programmes: 

CBSE or CISCE grade X or XI and Grade 6 or above in ICSE English.

Please note that some courses may require higher entry requirements and/or English Language requirements. You are advised to check with the individual course, or check the conditions stated in your offer letter. Please see the entry requirements page for further details.

We can only exempt IELTS if you meet the following criteria, which can only be confirmed after you make an application to study with us and receive an offer letter.

Undergraduates:

We DO accept CBSE/SSCE for English with a minimum score of 70% in 12^th Standard in lieu of IELTS. Please contact us via our undergraduate enquiry form  if you are unsure, or simply apply through the apply system and we will confirm on the offer letter if we require any further English test.

Postgraduates:

You will need to take an IELTS if there are any further gaps in study, such as working/care leave etc. since you graduated from your Indian university for more than 3.5 years. Further caveats may apply, depending on circumstances.

If you have any doubts, please contact us and we can advise you. Or you can make an application and we will confirm on your offer letter.  Please submit all marks sheets/transcripts/English tests accordingly so we can assess your application fully.

For further information please see our English Language Policy.

When preparing to study abroad applying for and getting your Visa can be stressful. That is why we have comprehensive visa advice pages, covering information from what type of visa you need, how to apply, bringing family or working during your studies.

Tuition Fees

Specific tuition fees can be found on each of the course pages. Please choose your undergraduate, postgraduate taught or research course from the A-Z listings and fees can be found under the 'tuition fees' section.

Swansea University International Scholarships

Swansea University offers a range of international scholarships to help the most talented and ambitious students to reach their potential. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must have submitted an application to study at Swansea University as you will need your student number to complete the scholarship form.  

If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, it is advised that you should apply to Swansea University as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays.  

We strongly encourage you to contact us to confirm your scholarship entitlements as an Indian national.

Chevening Postgraduate Scholarship

Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, we offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.

Successful Chevening candidates come from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, but they all demonstrate the passion, vision and skills needed to shape a better world.

Details of how to apply can be found here. 

You can submit an application form using our Learner Gateway Application Portal.  You will be required to send us your transcripts, English language certificates and a personal statement.

Please remember that offers can take up to 5 days to be processed.

Please email our International admissions team if you have still not received an offer.

If you are a resident of Haryana or Punjab and holding an offer to study at Swansea University from September 2025, you will be required to verify your own academic qualifications. Information will be provided in your formal offer of admission.  

 You will complete this step by accessing the University’s Qualification Check portal. There is a fee to use this service (usually £30.00 plus institution surcharge). Once the verification is complete, Swansea University will be able to see the outcome of your check and you will automatically receive an ‘I'm Verified wallet’ which digitally stores your qualification verifications. This can be shared with all future employers or any other Universities to which you apply. 

 If your school/college/university is not listed on the portal, please let us know (undergraduate applicants – admissions@swansea.ac.uk; postgraduate applicants – postgraduate.admissions@swansea.ac.uk )

Qualification Check User Guide for Applicants 

Our representatives in your country can provide you with further information and support with your application to study at Swansea. They can also advise you on courses, accommodation, visas, travel and more. 

View our list of representatives for your region.