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Swansea University

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

About

Why study at Swansea University?

Swansea University is a public research university in south-west Wales, founded in 1920 as University College of Swansea. It teaches across two seafront campuses and has established strengths in engineering, materials science, computer science, law, medicine and sport and exercise science. Its medical school and the Computational Foundry research facility are among its larger investments.

At a glance

Swansea University in numbers

245Courses to apply to
2Campuses
1920Founded
#322QS World Ranking 2027
351–375THE World Ranking 2027
£10k–£15kTypical first-year fee
#32Guardian 2026
#48THE REF ranking 2021
21,000Students

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245 courses across 2 study levels. Fees are for the first year.

Rankings

How it ranks

#322

QS World University Rankings 2027

351–375

Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027

#32

The Guardian University Guide 2026

#48

Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021

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Where you'll study

Campus locations

Singleton Park Campus

The original campus set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay, home to arts, humanities, social sciences, science and the medical school.

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Funding

Scholarships

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International Excellence Scholarships
Thrive Bursary
Swansea University Nepal Bursary
Swansea University Sri Lanka Bursary
Study UK GREAT Scholarship (Turkey)
Alumni Bursary

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