Lampeter, a small town in the hills of Ceredigion, has awarded degrees since the 1820s, and its college is the oldest university institution in Wales. It's now part of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, which also teaches in Carmarthen, Swansea, London and Birmingham. Most international students study business, computing or engineering at the Swansea waterfront or on the English campuses.
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
Official website: uwtsd.ac.uk
Public university in Wales
St David's College, Lampeter, 1822
Swansea, Carmarthen, Lampeter, London and Birmingham
£13,500 – £16,000
International students, varies by campus
£10,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uwtsd.ac.uk before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA (Hons) Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc (Hons) Computing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
The oldest degree-awarding college in Wales, at Lampeter.
A waterfront campus at SA1 in Swansea.
London and Birmingham campuses with business and computing courses.
Business and computing graduates find work in London, Birmingham and South Wales.
Engineering graduates join automotive and manufacturing firms.
The Graduate route lets eligible graduates stay and work in the UK after their degree.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Selected courses
Postgrad
Selected courses
Undergrad
Selected courses
Postgrad
Selected courses
The SA1 waterfront campus sits by the old docks, a short walk from Swansea city centre and the marina.
Swansea Bay curves round to Mumbles and the Gower, with some of Britain's best beaches. Rents are low by UK standards, while the London and Birmingham campuses cost more to live near.
CAS from University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
UWTSD accepts applications through the year. Apply at least three months before your start date, and earlier for September, to allow time for the CAS and visa.
Courses start in September and January, and some courses at the London and Birmingham campuses have extra start dates.
You'll apply for a Student visa. University of Wales Trinity Saint David gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Business management, the MBA, computing and automotive engineering are popular. Undergraduates need grades equivalent to UK A levels, and master's applicants need a bachelor's degree. IELTS 6.0 is typical.
UWTSD offers international scholarships as tuition discounts, some applied automatically at offer stage. Check the scholarships page for current values.
