International students
Deciding where to study in another country is a huge decision, and is one that really will change your life! Not only is it an opportunity for you to get an international perspective on your studies, you’ll also learn about a different culture, history and way of life. Wales is a great place to spend this precious time in your educational career. Its history and culture set it apart from other countries, and yet it’s within easy travelling distance to the rest of the UK and Europe, making it possible for you to see all the major sights during your time away from home.
International students at Trinity benefit from:
- An international student support programme
- A full cultural programme
- Guaranteed accommodation on the campus throughout your course
- Specialist English language and study skills support
- Easy access by road, rail and air
Accommodation
Details of the types of accommodation available on campus are found in the accommodation section in this Prospectus.
International Lounge
A dedicated room for international students includes a lounge area with satellite TV, kitchen and dining facilities. There’s also a library of travel books and tourist information to help those who wish to see more of the UK and Europe.
Student support
The University offers a complete support and welfare service for international students, including support and assistance with any academic or personal concerns they may have. This service includes additional English language and study skills programmes tailored to your individual needs.
Cultural programme
Trinity provides a cultural programme to give international students a range of experiences and opportunities whilst living in the UK. International students have the opportunity to take part in a range of visits to such places as London, Cardiff and other major attractions in Wales and England.
Fees and living expenses
The cost of living in Carmarthen is lower than in many parts of the UK. As a guide for international students, the basic living expenses are likely to be in the region of £5,000 per year, of which the main items are rent (£2,800), food (£1,400), clothing (£500), books (£300) and travel in the UK (£300).
International course fees
Entry requirements
We recognise a wide range of international qualifications which are equivalent to two A Level passes, including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate. Trinity will normally accept students who have completed a recognised International Foundation Programme, for example those offered by UK Further Education Colleges, Universities and Colleges of HE. If you are an international student, you will be required to have sufficient command of the English language to enable you to follow your course without linguistic difficulties, for example GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, IELTS (Score of 6.5), TOEFL (Score of 550).
Further information is available from the International Office at international@trinity-cm.ac.uk
