Students from Bahrain

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We accept a wide range of curricula for admission to study Foundation, Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The information below is a guide for students completing their study in the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

Foundation programmes

Candidates are expected to have achieved one of the following in the relevant curriculum:

• Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah (GSEC): 60% overall including 60% in 5 relevant subjects
• American High School: Minimum GPA 2.0 (70%)
• Cambridge iGCSE: 5 passed with a minimum C grade average
• IB Certificate: Min 20 Points and must pass mathematics

Students starting their studies at Foundation will be taught by The College, Swansea University. All programmes are delivered on Swansea University’s Bay Campus and progression is automatic upon successful completion. If you wish to apply to The College, please follow our online application guide.

Bachelor’s programmes

Candidates are expected to have achieved one of the following in the relevant curriculum:

- Advance Placement (AP) Tests: Perform well in 3 subjects relevant to the programme of study

- Cambridge A-level: Typically between BCC-AAA depending on the programme of study

- IB Diploma: Typically between 28-36 points depending on the programme of study

- Indian CBSE: Minimum 70% in Year 12 (XII)

- SAT Reasoning Test: minimum of 570-620 in Maths and 610-650 in Reading and Writing.

Applicants that have not met the above requirements may be eligible for entry into Year 1 of the Bachelor’s programme studied at The College; our standard Year 1 programme with additional tuition and academic support. More information about this alternative Year 1 programme please contact The College. 

Bachelor’s programmes – advanced entry

Candidates pursing a degree at a university or technical college in Bahrain may be eligible for advanced entry into Year 2 of our 3-year Bachelor’s programmes. Suitable candidates should be performing well in their current studies and should normally seek transfer onto a similar programme. To be considered, please forward a copy of your recent transcripts to International Admissions. Admission is on a case-by-case basis

Master Programmes  

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division CGPA 2.67 or Grade B- with IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part of the test (or equivalent).

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 to apply to study at Swansea University as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays.  

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 and dependants or working during your studies. 

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.

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

We have a carefully selected number of agents representing Swansea University who can support you with your application for study, accommodation and the UK visa. 

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.