Unibuddy

Join our online community

Connect with our current students and get their insights into student life at Swansea University. Sign up to UniBuddy Chat and our friendly student ambassadors are on hand to help with any questions you may have.

If you’ve already decided Swansea is the right choice for you and you’ve received an offer to study with us, you can also start making connections with your peers before you enrol. Unibuddy Community is a dedicated online space for you to meet people from your chosen course or subject area, start chatting with potential housemates, and hopefully make friends before you arrive.

Chat to Our Students

Want to know what it’s like to study at Swansea University? Sign up to our Unibuddy Chat platform to connect with our friendly student ambassadors – they’re here to help with any questions you might have about student life at Swansea.

If you have questions relating to the admissions process, entry requirements, or your application to study at Swansea University, please get in touch with our Enquiries Team, who will be able to assist you.

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Make friends before you arrive

Unibuddy Community is a safe, official space for you to connect with other new students before arriving in Swansea. Undergraduate offer holders for January 2024 entry can sign up below

Join our Undergraduate Community - September 2024

Our Postgraduate Community for September 2024 entry will be published at a later date.

Student blogs

Check out our Unibuddy student blogs for real life insights and experiences across a variety of useful topics.

Created by current students from their own perspectives, they’re packed with excellent tips and advice for making the most of your university experience.

Read our blogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unibuddy Community?

Unibuddy Community is a safe, official space for you connect with other new students before arriving in Swansea. You can:

Connect with offer holders from your course or subject area
Discuss shared interests and hobbies
Learn more about Swansea
Find others living in or near your accommodation choice

How Do I Access Unibuddy Community?

You can access Unibuddy via the mobile app or desktop using your internet browser. You will be asked to create an account using the email address you used for your application to study at Swansea University.

Join our Undergraduate Community - January 2024

Join our Postgraduate Community - January 2024

Communities for September 2024 entry will be published at a later date.

Is UniBuddy Community Monitored?

Unibuddy Community provides a safe space for you to meet and interact with other new students joining Swansea at the same time as you. Chats are monitored for safeguarding and data security.

To ensure everyone can enjoy Unibuddy Community, you are asked to agree to the following rules:

Be kind and courteous — we aim to create a welcoming environment. Please treat everyone with respect — healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
No hate or bullying — make sure that everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated.
No promotions or spam — self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links are not allowed.
Respect everyone's privacy — being part of these groups requires mutual trust. Discussions make group conversations great but may also be sensitive and private. So please think twice before you post personal information.

By logging onto the community and joining the chat, you agree with the rules listed above. If you break one of the rules above, you may be removed from the Unibuddy Community platform.