Swansea University

Founded in 1920, Swansea University reports on its research, teaching and student experience.

swansea.ac.uk
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About Swansea University

Swansea University is a research-led higher education institution founded in 1920, based in the United Kingdom. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses across its two waterfront campuses. The university shares information on its research activity, teaching quality and student experience, and reports metrics including a 25th place ranking in the 2027 Guardian University Guide, a 97% student recommendation rate from Uni Compare 2027, and a 94% graduate positive outcome rate from HESA 2026.

Key features

  • Offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses
  • Publishes research activity and teaching quality information
  • Hosts open days for prospective students
  • Shares student experience and graduate outcome data
  • Operates two waterfront campuses in Swansea
  • Supports international staff, students and research partnerships
Best for: It is most useful for prospective students, current students, academic staff and research partners seeking information about a UK research-led university.
Good for
  • Ranked 25th in the 2027 Guardian University Guide
  • 97% of surveyed students would recommend the university (Uni Compare 2027)
  • 94% of graduates have positive employment, study or other activity outcomes (HESA 2026)

Swansea University at a glance

Official website
swansea.ac.uk
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
GB
Good for
Students
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Swansea University FAQ

What types of courses does Swansea University offer?
Undergraduate courses, postgraduate taught courses and postgraduate research courses.
What is Swansea University's ranking in the 2027 Guardian University Guide?
It is ranked 25th in the UK.
What percentage of Swansea graduates have positive post-graduation outcomes?
94% of graduates are in employment, study and/or other activities, per HESA 2026 data.
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