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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
scored higher in 0 categories
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South Wales
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not lead in any category where both have data.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of South Wales at a glance
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of South Wales both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £4,950 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
University of South Wales
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
No published data on international students
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
Subjects
3 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
University of South Wales
Sport & Exercise Sciences
5 coursesTypical fee £12,950 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Marketing
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
- No data
- University of South Wales
- £16,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Global Institute of Sport (GIS) yet.
Postgraduate
- Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
- £12,950
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £4,950 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £4,950 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of South Wales?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
Does Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Global Institute of Sport (GIS) lists 8 courses.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?
University of South Wales teaches 60 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion and 52 more.
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