A world-class university

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University's location is captivating. With 15,921 students and 2,510 staff, Swansea's multicultural campus community provides a global perspective and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime.

The University's mission statement states that:

"Swansea University will provide an environment of research excellence, with research being undertaken that is world-leading and internationally recognised, and that informs all other activities at the University.

Swansea will deliver an outstanding student experience, with teaching of the highest quality that produces graduates equipped for distinguished personal and professional achievement.

The University community will be a powerhouse for economic growth in the regional economy, and will greatly enrich the community and cultural life of Wales. It will contribute to the health, leisure, and wellbeing of citizens in South West Wales and beyond."

The University is planning an ambitious campus expansion and development programme that will enable it to double in size and further enhance the student experience. Read about the proposed Bay Science and Innovation Campus here.

You can also read more about the University's history, ambitions, and management.