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Swansea University is becoming a popular destination for Canadian students.  Boasting a seaside location, safe city and a strong sports culture, students enrol in a wide variety of disciplines with excellent programmes within Law (LLB), Business, Psychology, Social Work, Bioscience and Engineering.

We are Ranked Top in Wales (The Guardian University Guide 2022) and are a dual campus University. Both of our campuses are set on seafront locations, close to the city centre with a good balance of student life and study environment.

Swansea has a low cost of living, we are rated in the UK Top 10 for the most affordable University Towns (Totallymoney.com) and a UK Top 6 Safest City (Complete University Guide, 2020).

Our dedicated Employability Academy provides advice and access to jobs and work experience placements for our students and graduates. 

Why Choose Swansea University?

  •  High Rankings

Ranked Top in Wales (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020)
UK Top 5 for Career Prospects (Guardian University League Table 2020)
UK University of the Year (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019)
86% of the University's overall research was rated as world-leading of internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

  • Beautiful location and interesting culture – Swansea University campuses are on the beach, close to the city centre, with an excellent student lifestyle and a perfect study environment. Wales has lots of interesting history and the friendliest people in the UK!
  • On-Campus University accommodation – we can guarantee you a place in one of our University residencies if you apply by the specified deadline for the guarantee. We have a full range of accommodation to suit your budgets and your needs.
  • Low cost of living compared to the rest of the UK.
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Aidan Reesor

"I am forever grateful I have the opportunity of attending Swansea University."

Aidan's Success Story

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