Welcome to Swansea!
Swansea University is a popular destination for American students and we have a large friendly community of students from all over the USA.
Swansea University is a popular destination for American students and we have a large friendly community of students from all over the USA.
Swansea is ranked in the UK Top 25 Universities (The Guardian University Guide 2023) and 86% of the University's overall research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
We are Ranked Top in Wales (The Guardian University Guide 2023) 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, with average rent prices 68% lower than London (Numbeo, 2023). We are also a UK Top 7 Safest City (Complete University Guide, 2023).
We provide students with support to achieve their academic excellence. Students can take advantage of services available through the Centre for Academic Success to improve their skills free of charge.
Our dedicated Employability Academy provides advice and access to jobs and work experience placements for our students and graduates.
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 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 for information on how to apply as an exchange student.