University of South Wales: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at University of South Wales. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
University of South Wales enrolled 4,565 international students in 2024/25, making up 22% of the student body (up 43.3% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 3,490 | 27,710 | 12.6% |
| 2015/16 | 3,460 | 25,265 | 13.7% |
| 2016/17 | 3,150 | 23,465 | 13.4% |
| 2017/18 | 2,985 | 22,860 | 13.1% |
| 2018/19 | 2,630 | 22,330 | 11.8% |
| 2019/20 | 3,185 | 23,090 | 13.8% |
| 2020/21 | 3,325 | 23,150 | 14.4% |
| 2021/22 | 4,425 | 23,270 | 19% |
| 2022/23 | 6,845 | 26,180 | 26.1% |
| 2023/24 | 6,635 | 23,670 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 4,565 | 20,790 | 22% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 805 | +258% |
| Bangladesh | 760 | +1800% |
| India | 735 | +220% |
| Pakistan | 715 | +794% |
| Sri Lanka | 300 | +1900% |
| China | 165 | -60% |
Want to know what University of South Wales graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at University of South Wales.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does University of South Wales have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows University of South Wales enrolled 4,565 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of University of South Wales's students are international?
International students made up 22% of the student body at University of South Wales in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at University of South Wales growing?
International enrolment at University of South Wales has grown by 43.3% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of University of South Wales's international students come from?
Nigeria is the largest source country for international students at University of South Wales, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from University of South Wales work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including University of South Wales, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.