Transnational Education Partnerships

Group of international students at Bay Campus

Transnational Education at Swansea

Swansea University is proud to partner with high-quality institutions who are carefully selected, based on shared values, mutual trust, and a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and outstanding student experience.

Our transnational education partnerships offer students around the world a unique opportunity to study with Swansea University, becoming part of a vibrant global learning community defined by academic excellence, shared values, and a strong sense of belonging.

Canada

Trent University

Trent University is a public university in Ontario renowned for personalised learning and a strong liberal arts and sciences tradition. Trent and Swansea offer a number of dual degree programmes and have had a reciprocal student exchange programme in place for over 30 years.

About Trent University

LLB Law

A dual degree collaboration in whch students graduate with a BA/BBA from Trent and an LLB from Swansea.

BEng Chemical Engineering

A dual degree collaboration in which students graduate with a BSc from Trent and a BEng from Swansea.

BSc Applied Medical Sciences

A dual degree collaboration in which students graduate with a BAS from Trent and a BSc from Swansea.

BSc Medical Biochemistry

A dual degree collaboration in which students graduate with a BAS from Trent and a BSc from Swansea.

BSc Medical Genetics

A dual degree collaboration in which students graduate with a BAS from Trent and a BSc from Swansea.

BSc Medical Pharmacology

A dual degree collaboration in which students graduate with a BAS from Trent and a BSc from Swansea.

BSc Population Health and Medical Science

A dual degree collaboration in which students graduate with a BAS from Trent and a BSc from Swansea.

China

Dalian Maritime University

Dalian Maritime University (DMU) is a leading maritime university in China which specialises in maritime studies, navigation, logistics, marine engineering and transport research.

About Dalian Maritime University

LLB Maritime Law

A Joint Education Programme offering a Double Degree that is primarily delivered in China with the option of a year in Swansea.

Harbin Engineering University

Harbin Engineering University is a Double First-Class Chinese research university known for its strengths in naval architecture, marine engineering and nuclear technology. A Joint Education Programme (JEP) has been in place with Swansea University since 2014.

About Harbin Engineering University

Mechanical Design, Manufacture and Automation

A Joint Education Partnership partly delivered by Swansea University which gives students the option to spend a final year in Swansea.

Nanjing Tech University

Nanjing Tech University (NJTU) is a public research university in China, with strengths in engineering, chemistry and materials science. Swansea University and NJTU deliver a number of double degree and PhD programmes as part of a Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

About Nanjing Tech University

MSc Automation and Electrical Engineering

A co‑taught double‑degree programme delivered as part of a Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

BEng Automation and Electrical Engineering

A co‑taught double‑degree programme delivered as part of a Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

BEng Chemical and Process Engineering

A co‑taught double‑degree programme delivered as part of a Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

MSc Chemical and Process Engineering

A co‑taught double‑degree programme delivered as part of a Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

BEng Materials Science and Technology

A co‑taught double‑degree programme delivered as part of a Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

MSc Materials Science and Technology

A co‑taught double‑degree programme delivered as part of a Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

France

Universite Grenoble Alpes

The Swansea - Grenoble Strategic Partnership started in 2012 as a research collaboration in nanoscience, energy and ageing with University Joseph Fourier Grenoble (UJF). It has since developed into a unique, institution-wide multi‐disciplinary collaboration with Universite Grenoble Alpes, a major scientific site which encompasses universities and research organisations in the Rhone‐Alpes region of France with a combined student population of over 65,000 students.

About Universite Grenoble Alpes

MA Translation and Interpreting (Extended)

A two year full-time double degree programme with a year spent in Swansea and a year in Grenoble.

MSc Computer Science - Informatique

A two year full-time dual degree programme with a year spent in Swansea and a year in Grenoble.

MA Professional Translation (Extended)

A two year full-time double degree programme with a year spent in Swansea and a year in Grenoble.

Greece

Independent Studies of Science and Technology

IST is an Athens-based higher education institution focused on entrepreneurship, international partnerships and career-focused learning. Through its partnership with Swansea University it delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a range of subject areas.

Independent Studies of Science and Technology

MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

A one year full-time franchise programme.

MSc Cognitive Neuroscience

A one year full-time franchise programme.

BSc Business Management

A three-year franchise programme delivered in Athens.

BSc Business Management (Finance)

A three-year franchise programme delivered in Athens.

BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management)

A three-year franchise programme delivered in Athens.

BSc Business Management (Marketing)

A three-year franchise programme delivered in Athens.

BSc Psychology

A three-year franchise programme delivered in Athens.

India

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

IIT Madras is India’s premier engineering and technology institute, consistently ranked among the country’s top universities. Swansea and IIT offer two joint Master's programmes in which students spend time at both institutions.

About Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

MSc Materials and Manufacturing

A joint Master's programme completed over 18 months in which students spend time at both institutions.

MSc Sustainable Engineering

A joint Master's programme completed over 18 months in which students spend time at both institutions.

Italy

Accademia per lo Sviluppo Dell'Osteopatia e Della Medicina Integrativa (ASOMI)

ASOMI (Accademia di Osteopatia) is a private higher education institution in Italy focused on osteopathy and health sciences which has been partnered with Swansea University since 2018.

About ASOMI

BSc Osteopathy

A one year full-time franchise top-up programme.

Mauritius

Uniciti International Education Hub

Unicity is an integrated education and university hub in Mauritius with a strong focus on Africa and global education partnerships. Swansea's partnership with Uniciti allows it to deliver a number or programmes for nurses and health professionals.

About Uniciti International Education Hub

BSc Nursing (Top Up)

A Swansea University degree delivered in Mauritius via blended learning.

PGCert in Education for Health Professional Educators (International)

A Swansea University qualification delivered in Mauritius via online learning.

Singapore

ERC Institute

ERC Institute is a private education institution offering diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes. It works with a range of international university partners and focuses on business, technology and career-oriented education.

About ERCI

BSc Global Business Management (Top up)

A one year full-time franchise programme.

Spain

Universitat Politècnico de Catalunya

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) is a leading public technical university renowned for its excellence in engineering, science, and technology. It has been partnered with Swansea University since 2013.

About Universitat Politècnico de Catalunya

MSc Computational Mechanics

A dual degree programme with the option of starting in either Swansea or Barcelona.

UK

Coleg Cambria

Coleg Cambria is one of the largest further education colleges in Wales and it has been partnered with Swansea University since 2014. Through this partnership it delivers number of Swansea University Degree Apprenticeships and degree programmes in a range of subjects.

About Coleg Cambria

FdEng Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

A Degree Apprenticeship designed for candidates who are employed in a relevant industry.

BEng Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

A Degree Apprenticeship designed for candidates who are employed in a relevant industry.

FdEng Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

A Degree Apprenticeship designed for candidates who are employed in a relevant industry.

BEng Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

A Degree Apprenticeship designed for candidates who are employed in a relevant industry.

FdSc Applied Business Management

A two year full-time franchise programme.

BSc Applied Business Management (Top-up)

A full-time one year franchise top-up programme aimed at graduates of the FdSc programme.

FdEng Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

A franchise programme delivered by staff from both Coleg Cambria and Swansea University.

Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea is a major further and higher education college with strong academic and vocational provision. Through its partnership with Swansea University, it delivers Degree Apprenticeship and degree programmes.

About Gower College

BSc Applied Software Engineering

A Degree Apprenticeship open to candidates employed in regional companies and organisations.

BA Sports Coaching and Performance

A franchise programme available on both a full and part-time basis.

About Swansea

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. Our diverse and welcoming community thrives on exploration and discovery, with a balance of excellent teaching and research, alongside a superb quality of life. Students who study with us enjoy, are inspired and they achieve – having a greater chance of securing excellent employment prospects.

Our multicultural community provides a global perspective, enabling those who join us - in person or remotely - to develop skills and knowledge that set them up for successful and enriching careers.

In the top 350 in the world

QS World University Rankings 2027

94% of graduates are in employment, study and/or other activities *

25^th in the UK

The Guardian University Guide 2027

97% of students surveyed would recommend Swansea University

Uni Compare 2027

86% of our research quality is world-leading and internationally excellent

Research Excellence Framework 2021

* Based on 2023/2024 Graduate Outcomes data