Swansea University
University Overview
Established in 1920, Swansea University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Swansea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Swansea University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Swansea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 100 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Swansea University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Identity
Name | Swansea University | AcronymFounded | 1920 | Motto | Gweddw crefft heb ei dawn Technical skill is bereft without culture | Colours | Blue and white | Screenshot |
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University Location
Address | Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP Wales United Kingdom | Tel | +44 (1792) 205 678 | Fax | +44 (1792) 295 839 |
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Study Areas and Degree Levels
UndergraduatePostgraduate | |
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Arts & Humanities Business & Social Sciences Language & Cultural Medicine & Health Engineering Science & Technology |
Yearly Tuition Range
UndergraduatePostgraduate |
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Local students10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)International students17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
University Admissions
Gender | Men and Women (coed) | International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission | Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades | Admission Rate | Not available | Admission Office | Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP (1792) 295 111 |
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Size and Profile
Student Enrollment | 20,000-24,999 | Academic Staff | 1,000-1,499 | Control Type | Public | Entity Type | Non-Profit |
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Academic Calendar | Trimesters | Campus Setting | Suburban | Religious Affiliation | None |
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Facilities and Services
Study Abroad | Yes | Distance Learning | Not reported | Academic Counseling | Not reported | Career Services | Not reported | Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
Year of first Accreditation
1919
Memberships and Affiliations
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)European University Association (EUA)Universities UK
Academic Structure
Swansea University |School of Arts School of Business and Economics School of Environment and Society School of Health Science School of Engineering School of Humanities School of Human Science School of Medicine School of Law School of Physical Sciences |
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