Swansea University

United Kingdom

About Swansea

Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a vibrant, research-led university located in Wales. It is the third largest university in Wales in terms of number of students.The university campus is located next to the coast at the north of Swansea Bay, just outside Swansea city centre.

With a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience, with research-led and practice-driven teaching of the highest quality, Swansea University is rising steadily in various ranking systems. It is ranked within the top 3-5% of universities worldwide.

Subject Strengths: Biological Sciences, Civil and Chemical Engineering, Economics, Finance and Accounting, Law, and Sports Science

Campuses

The university has a beachfront location overlooking Swansea Bay on the south coast of wales. The Singleton Park campus lies approximately two miles from the centre of Swansea.

Swansea is perhaps most famous for its stunning array of beaches and the majority of must-do activities here are centred around the beautiful sweeping coastline. There are many beachfront companies which specialise in organising a range of activities including surfing, horse riding, kite surfing, wind surfing and sailing. Here are some amenities near our campus.

Information
Year Founded
1920
Student Population
13048
Staff Population
786
Male to Female Ratio
48 : 52
International Students
12%
Social
Strengths
Medicine
CUG 2024, Complementary Medicine
1st
Bioengineering
CUG 2021, Medical Technology
3rd
Area Studies
Times 2021, American Studies
4th
Linguistics
Times 2025, Linguistics
4th
Social Work & Policy
CUG 2023, Social Work
4th
Business Studies
ARWU 2024, Business Administration
6th
Chemical Engineering
Times 2021, General Engineering
7th
Civil Engineering
Times 2021, General Engineering
7th
Electrical Engineering
Times 2021, General Engineering
7th
Materials Engineering
Times 2021, General Engineering
7th
Mathematics
Guardian 2025, Mathematics
7th
Mechanical Engineering
Times 2021, General Engineering
7th
Aeronautical Engineering
CUG 2021, General Engineering
8th
Nursing & Health Science
CUG 2023, Paramedic Science
8th
Material Science
CUG 2024, Materials Technology
9th
Physics
Guardian 2025, Physics
11th
Sports Science
QS 2024, Sports-Related Subjects
11th
Chemistry
CUG 2024, Chemistry
13th
Veterinary Science
Guardian 2025, Zoology
13th
Criminology
Guardian 2025, Criminology
24th
Scholarships
Swansea International Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
£6000 for tuition
Limited quantity
Swansea International Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate)
£4000 for tuition
Limited quantity
Swansea School of Management Developing Futures Scholarships (Postgraduate)
£3000 for tuition
Limited quantity
Swansea School of Management Developing Futures Scholarships (Undergraduate)
£2000 for tuition
Limited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity
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Notable alumni

Alan Cox Linux Pioneer
Alan Cox is a computer programmer who formerly maintained the 2.2 branch of the Linux kernel and continues to be heavily involved in the development of the Linux kernel.

Martin Coles President, Starbucks Coffee
Mr. Coles has over 30 years of international business experience with multinational corporations. He has consistent track record of significant business experience and successful international brand building. He served as the President of Starbucks International for 5 years and its Chief Operating Officer from 2004 to 2009. Mr Coles studied biochemistry at Swansea University.
Student life
Media
Law student, Lucy Watkins, speaks of her student life.
Swansea University: Where bright futures begin

"Students sharing their experience of studying and living at Swansea University."

Fish-eye digital camera built from old parts

"A Swansea graduate student who built his own digital fish-eye camera to save money has taken orders for almost 300 of them from around the world."