Swansea University
Going to university should be a career and life-enhancing experience. We believe that, here at Swansea, we have the right balance, with excellent teaching and research matched by a superb quality of life.
By choosing to study with us, you will join a friendly and lively community of students drawn from over 100 countries. Our academic environment is top class and provides an ideal foundation for your personal and professional development. Factor in our award-winning student experience and unrivalled location, and it comes as no surprise to learn that our students find their time at Swansea both life and career-enhancing.
The momentum we have gained as one of the UK’s most ambitious, research-led universities has made us a natural university of choice and the increases in applications to study here are a clear indication of our growing success. Studying at Swansea is very much a lifestyle choice, and I believe that we offer an ideal environment in which to live and study.
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A fantastic experience! It has a great support network, 24/7 library, fantastic scenery with the gower coast being stunning. Lectures are taught in a relaxed environment by people at the forefront of their respective fields and great lab sessions are provided throughout the course within individual modules.
Teaching Excellence Framework Award (TEF)
Swansea University has been awarded the Silver TEF certification for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.
Open Days
Explore our campuses and learn about life at Swansea University at one of our Open Days.
Our 2017 Undergraduate Open Days will be held on:
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
Student Life in Swansea
Picking the right university for your chosen degree is one of the most difficult decisions you’ll make in your life. Here at Swansea University, we pride ourselves on our student satisfaction and making sure our students have the best time here!
There are over 100 societies here in Swansea, to suit a variety of interests. There are societies for most academic subjects providing you with support for your degree and the chance to meet people from all years of your course.
Swansea University prides itself on its sporting excellence and high levels of participation. The Students’ Union offers over 40 different sports clubs, many of which compete with other Universities every Wednesday afternoon and in the annual Welsh Varsity competition.
The events department in the Students’ Union organises seven weekly club nights across a variety of genres, both on campus and in the city centre. These are complemented by large events including Freshers’ Week, Snow Ball, Welsh Varsity and the Summer Ball.
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Travel Information
To get from one university campus to the other, Swansea has several bus routes running all day and every 8 minutes during peak times throughout the term.
Since the city centre is situated between the two campuses, these bus routes also double up as a cheap and efficient means of getting into the heart of Swansea.
Featured Societies
Baking Appreciation Society
Do you enjoy baking/eating baked goodies? Well come to eat with us in Fulton seminar room 6 on Tuesday at 7 till 9. Feel free to drop in and say hi! We won't bite you.. We just bite cookies!
Doctor Who Society
Doctor Who Society meets every Saturday at 6:30pm in Fulton House Seminar Room 6. Feel free to join us as we watch the latest episodes and even some Who spin off's, such as Class premiering 22nd October!
English and Creative Writing Society
Welcome to the English Society 2016. This year we have a huge number of things planned such as a pub quiz, essay and exam workshops and many socials. We are also doing a trip to Dublin!
Yoga Society
Swansea University provides regular weekly classes and one-off workshops in Union House on campus. Weekly classes are taught by our experienced teachers Chris Robins and Samantha Phillips in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The classes are designed to increase flexibility and strength while promoting relaxation.
Other Contact Details
Phone number:
+44 (0)1792 205678
Mailing address:
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Wales
UK