Swansea University has the perfect environment in which to live and study. Swansea's parkland campus has a spectacular seafront location within easy reach of a vibrant city. With a long history of academic success and a modern approach to study, Swansea could be the right choice for you.

Founded in 1920, Swansea is a vibrant, research-led university at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University's location is captivating.

Swansea University has nearly 12,000 students and offers over 500 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate courses in a wide range of subject areas, from American Studies to Zoology, not to mention an extensive continuing education programme. A full range of social, cultural and sporting amenities complements the campus lifestyle and contributes to the strong sense of community that the University embraces.

Recent surveys and league tables have consistently placed Swansea among the top 20 Universities in the UK for teaching quality and student satisfaction. The results reflect the University's aim to deliver an outstanding student experience alongside teaching of the highest quality that produces graduates equipped for exceptional personal and professional achievement.

"...a strongly campus-based lifestyle; a stylish campus, near the sea, or city, or mountains; generous accommodation either on campus or in a student community close-by; a wealth of cultural activity on campus; lots of high-quality sports provision - and a sound academic reputation! An impossible dream? Well without going too far over the top, we have to say that Swansea has it all..."

 - The Potter Guide to Higher Education in UK Universities & Colleges

The Campus

The campus community is one of the principle reasons why staff and students love Swansea University. Big enough to accommodate everything that you would expect to find in a world-class university, the campus has a friendly, close-knit appeal that encourages a welcoming and supportive community.

Why Study at Swansea University?

Tradition and Innovation:

Founded in 1920 by King George V, Swansea University has almost 100 years of research and teaching experience.  Swansea University were the first British university to employ a female professor; research conducted by their School of Engineering contributed to the world's first supersonic car; their campus is next to the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: the Gower Peninsula; They have arguably one of the most beautiful campus locations in the UK.

Award-winning:

Swansea University was awarded the Best Student Experience in Britain by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2005. Over 10,000 undergraduates assessed their universities in the survey. Swansea University emerged the overall winner with high ratings for its facilities, prospects and social life, beating 170 other institutions to top the poll.

Teaching Excellence: 

Swansea University was one of The Sunday Times University Guide's Top 20 academic institutions in the UK for the quality of its teaching. The University was rated 16th for 'Teaching Satisfaction' in the 2005 Guide. This research reinforces the results from the 2005 National Student Survey, which showed that 65 per cent of subjects offered by the University were rated in the top 25 per cent across the country.

Excellent internet access:

Students benefit from Library and Information Service (LIS) provision of over 1800 computers on campus in addition to University-wide networking, including University accommodation.

Affordable, quality housing:

Swansea University is one of the UK's Top Three academic institutions to offer the most value-for-money University-managed accommodation, and the only traditional university in the Top Ten. International students are guaranteed University housing (subject to conditions) throughout their period of study.

"The cost of living is cheap and you'll find most of the facilities you'll need on campus", The Guardian University Guide 2003.

Pioneering Career and Job Opportunities:

Swansea University provides international students with outstanding opportunities to earn money, gain work experience and enhance their employment prospects.  Swansea is one of only four UK institutions to have a specialist International Careers Adviser who runs workshops and advising sessions throughout the year.  International students are fully supported in their desire to help themselves to an excellent career. Swansea University pioneered the Go Wales job scheme, which helps current students to find employment with local small and medium-sized companies, thus enhancing their skills and career prospects.  An outstanding 95% of Swansea University graduates are employed or pursuing higher degrees within six months of graduating, among the most sought after by UK employers.

Highly valued wellbeing:

Swansea University places a high level of importance on all students' safety and well-being, so much so that they have a regular police presence on campus. For an in-depth look at personal safety in the UK, the British Council have published a Guide to Personal Safety for your information. Swansea is sure you'll agree that their outstanding seaside location, surrounded by magnificent parkland and only minutes from the city centre, ensures a secure and friendly environment in which to live and study.

Community-based Social Life

Swansea has an excellent range of international activities including: International Friendship House -a charitable oranisation run by British locals to show hospitality to international students; International Night held in Llanelli (10 miles from Swansea) on every first Friday of the month; free training for international women students by MEWN (Minority Ethnic Women's Network); SCVS (Swansea Community Voluntary Service) has a huge database of voluntary activities in the community and welcomes participation from international students; different community centres hold special events for Bangladeshi, Chinese, Indian, African and Korean students; Swansea City Council holds international events throughout the year.

Religious Life

Swansea welcomes people of all faiths and has a number of mosques, churches, temples and synagogues. The University campus has a Mosque and Chaplaincy around which a number of social events take place.

Study

The most important decision when choosing a university is ensuring that you find the right course and the right environment for you. Besides their stunning location, superb academic reputation and value for money, what can Swansea offer you?

A Great Choice

The sheer variety of courses taught at Swansea means that there are many different approaches to teaching; one-on-one tutorial support, stimulating lectures and hands on practical sessions in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Supporting your Study

Swansea have general information on academic support, a step-by-step guide for undergraduates and postgraduates to help you through the application process, available study facilities and scholarships. There are many tools and facilities to help students study; online resources including online teaching support and an extensive library search facility.

Fantastic Teaching and Research

Within university some of the world's leading authorities in their field lead both the innovative research and stimulating undergraduate teaching.

Accommodation
Once you have chosen your university Swansea understand that your accommodation plays a large part in student life. 

Accommodation and Residential Services has responsibility for the full spectrum of accommodation services, including applications, allocations, residences management and welfare, residence fees and private sector information.

Swansea University provides over 2,800 places in residence on 3 main sites, and over 98% of first year undergraduates are normally able to live in university residence. 

Swansea can offer a wide-range of quality, affordable accommodation to suit your needs. Whether you would like to live on campus in your own en-suite room, or would prefer to live in a shared house at Hendrefoelan Student Village or perhaps you are bringing your family and require suitable accommodation?