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USW degrees are designed with your future in mind. Cutting-edge facilities include an aerospace centre, green screen studios and purpose-built Sport Park, allowing you to get in on the action and put theory into practice. Partnerships with organisations like the NHS, FAW, and Screen Alliance Wales lead to placements and live industry briefs, so you can gain invaluable real-world experience to set you apart in your chosen field.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate63%Postgraduate37%
Study mode
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Full-time74%Part-time26%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK73%International25%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 46%Female 54%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000540 54%77th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215129 60%61st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 79%42nd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.66 66%98th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.21 21%112th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37572353 63%31st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164149 7%129th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.716.686th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.1 89%71st
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10069.7 70%96th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.8 76%63rd
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Complementary Medicine
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Health Studies
- History
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
81st out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10074.8 75%81st
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Entry standards
/ Max 233108 46%74th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%81st
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Research quality
/ Max 42.27 57%86th
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Continuation
/ Max 10083.5 84%85th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10067.0 67%49th
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Frequently asked questions
The University of South Wales delivers education in action, with courses aiming to change lives and our world for the better. Employability is so important that USW makes it part of all courses. USW is investing in the future of STEM with an exciting new Computing, Engineering and Technology building at the Pontypridd Campus. USW’s careers service helps with CVs, interviews, and links to global employers. Nearly all USW graduates are in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduation.
The University of South Wales ensures its degrees are completely focused on what employers want. USW has a distinctive approach to teaching through hands-on experiences and simulated learning. USW also holds partnerships with industry leaders to help prepare students for their future chosen professions. Meaning they create graduates who are ready for employment.
The University of South Wales is proud to offer some of the most competitively priced university-owned accommodation in Wales. USW offers on-campus halls of residence at its Treforest campus, and offers private halls near its Cardiff and Newport campuses. Whether you want to live on campus or in the city, USW will help you feel right at home.