Universities in Wales have a strong reputation for research and teaching and an impressive track record on graduate employability
Students who attend university in Wales should expect a culture of academic excellence at international institutions and a fun, affordable lifestyle in stunning natural surroundings.
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With many students understandably concerned about 바카라사이트 impact of 바카라사이트 pandemic, Welsh universities are working hard to enable learning to take place in a Covid-secure environment.
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¡°Wales offers students not only 바카라사이트 possibility of an amazing university experience, but a prosperous future, too,¡± Marenghi says. ¡°It¡¯s never too late to think about Wales as a study destination for you.¡±
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