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University profile
Swansea, United Kingdom
About
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
Rankings
#322
QS World University Rankings 2027
301–350
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The original campus set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay, home to arts, humanities, social sciences, science and the medical school.
Visit websiteA beachfront campus opened in 2015 at Fabian Way housing the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Management and the Computational Foundry.
Visit websiteSomewhere to live
Standard and en-suite rooms plus flats aimed at postgraduates, medics, mature students, couples and families; 2026/27 rate from GBP 136 per week for a standard medium room.
Standard rooms with a shared bathroom between two students at Singleton Park Campus; 2026/27 rate from GBP 157 per week. · Singleton Park Campus
Funding
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
One application covers up to five universities, ranked in the order you prefer them.
Shared twin en-suite rooms at Bay Campus, the lowest-cost option on a 44-week contract in 2026/27. · Bay Campus
En-suite rooms in small, medium and large sizes at Singleton Park Campus on a 40-week contract; 2026/27 rate from GBP 177 per week. · Singleton Park Campus
A single room in a two-bedroom flat at Bay Campus on a 44 or 51 week contract; 2026/27 rate GBP 157 per week. · Bay Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
