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Welcome to Swansea!

Swansea University is becoming a popular destination for American students. Boasting a costal location and rated 5th safest city in the UK, a strong sports culture, students enrol in a wide variety of disciplines, with excellent programmes within International relations, Bioscience and Engineering. 

To support your studies at Swansea University, secure federal, private, Montgomery GI Bill or Provincial loans. 

Why Choose Swansea University?

  • High Rankings

UK Top 30 University (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2019) 

UK Top 10 for Student Satisfaction (NSS, 2018)

UK Top 10 for Graduate Prospects (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education, 2018)

  • Beautiful location and interesting culture – Swansea University campuses are on the beach, close to the city centre, with 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.

Information for students from the United States

Support for International Students

International @CampusLife is here to help students with all sorts of non academic problems. The team also runs a number of social activities and events throughout the year for International students to make friends and explore the UK!

International @CampusLife is here to help students with all sorts of non academic problems. The team also runs a number of social activities and events throughout the year for International students to make friends and explore the UK!

Visiting and Exchange from the US

Swansea University recognises that enhancing its future graduates' employability has never been more important. As more and more businesses recruit from a global talent pool, it is vital that students are given every opportunity to distinguish themselves.

We are proud to have partnerships with a number of universities in the US which can give you the opportunity to study with us as an exchange student. For further information and our Visiting and Exchange page for information on how to apply as an exchange student.

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