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
52 : 48
International
Students
21%
Social
Strengths
Medicine
CUG, Complementary Medicine
1st
Area Studies
The Times, Celtic studies
2nd
Nursing & Health Science
Guardian, Health professions
2nd
Occupational Therapy
Guardian, Health professions
2nd
Languages
Guardian, Languages and linguistics
6th
Linguistics
Guardian, Languages and linguistics
6th
Biological Science
The Times, Anatomy and physiology
7th
Chemical Engineering
ARWU, Chemical Engineering
7th
Material Science
QS, Materials Sciences
8th
Materials Engineering
The Times, Materials technology
8th
Mechanical Engineering
ARWU, Mechanical Engineering
8th
Media & Communications
Guardian, Media and film studies
9th
History
QS, Classics and Ancient History
10th
Classics
QS, Classics and Ancient History
10th
Economics
Guardian, Economics
11th
Computer Science
Times, Computer science
12th
Pharmacy
CUG, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
12th
Sports Science
QS, Sports-Related Subjects
12th
Social Work & Policy
CUG, Social Policy
13th
Education
CUG, Education
14th
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
Official agent
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Hotline
+65 6333 1300
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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."