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Exchange & Visiting - Arrival Details

Start of semester

Welcome and Orientation for September 2026 exchange and visiting students will take place on Monday 21st September 2026 - full details will be confirmed shortly. 

Teaching for Semester 1 (also referred to as TB1) of the 2026/27 academic year begins on Monday 28th September 2026.  Detailed information about term dates is available online. 

 

Arrival Information

If you have any specific accommodation queries please contact Residential Services. For detailed information on how to travel to Swansea, visit our dedicated webpage outlining the travel options. The Visa Advice Team has created a helpful  Travel & Accommodation guide  specifically for international students.

There's so much to discover - not just on our campuses but, throughout the wider Swansea area. Before you arrive and begin your University journey, explore our Do you speak Swansea? webpage for useful insights and local tips. 

Entry to the UK

 

Travelling to Swansea

aerial shot of singleton campus

Enrolment

lecture theatre

Healthcare & Wellbeing

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Visa Requirements

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Getting around

students using bike hire scheme

Local transport

Students Walking off the bus on Singleton

Dates for your diary

students at library

Pre-arrival checklist

students in a car

Moving in to campus housing

Shared student kitchen on Bay Campus

Buddy Programme

students out and about in the city centre

Clubs and Societies

students together

Eduroam Wi-Fi

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FAQs

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