Swansea University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #498 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #201 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #41 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #2 of 10 | In Wales |
| #126 of 4,095 | For Structural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 214 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- swansea.ac.uk
- Languages
- English;Welsh
- Acceptance rate
- 55%*
* Swansea University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), or equivalent, with 2 Advanced ('A') level passes (Grade E or above), or 1 'A' level (Grade E or above) and 2 passes at Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level (Grade E or above), plus a GCE/GCSE pass in English Language (Grade C or above) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
Swansea University is a world-class research university with 55,147 scientific papers published and 1,577,164 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.
Swansea University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 556 | 4767 |
| 1994 | 543 | 4630 |
| 1995 | 644 | 5341 |
| 1996 | 654 | 5444 |
| 1997 | 635 | 5643 |
| 1998 | 643 | 6361 |
| 1999 | 623 | 6690 |
| 2000 | 645 | 7803 |
| 2001 | 617 | 8532 |
| 2002 | 786 | 10538 |
| 2003 | 782 | 11646 |
| 2004 | 767 | 12891 |
| 2005 | 822 | 15242 |
| 2006 | 1047 | 17028 |
| 2007 | 1159 | 19197 |
| 2008 | 1336 | 22277 |
| 2009 | 1370 | 25273 |
| 2010 | 1561 | 29288 |
| 2011 | 1541 | 32888 |
| 2012 | 1594 | 37464 |
| 2013 | 1684 | 43705 |
| 2014 | 1685 | 50565 |
| 2015 | 1640 | 53510 |
| 2016 | 1970 | 58410 |
| 2017 | 2117 | 64095 |
| 2018 | 2510 | 74052 |
| 2019 | 2610 | 87857 |
| 2020 | 2904 | 110659 |
| 2021 | 2896 | 136898 |
| 2022 | 2819 | 139743 |
| 2023 | 2852 | 144852 |
| 2024 | 2164 | 148170 |
| 2025 | 1523 | 134288 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Swansea University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Home/EU) | £9,000 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £17,000 - £23,000 |
| Postgraduate (Home/EU) | £6,500 - £9,000 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £16,000 - £23,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Swansea University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nursing |
| Doctorate | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, French, Geography, German, Health Sciences, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Law, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish |
Swansea University alumni
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Richey Edwards
- Occupations
- lyricistsongwriterguitaristmusician
- Biography
-
Richard James Edwards, also known as Richey James or Richey Manic, was a Welsh musician who was the lyricist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. He was known for his dark, politicised and intellectual songwriting that, combined with an enigmatic and eloquent character, has assured him cult status; he has also been cited as a leading lyricist of his generation. Although he regularly involved himself in the band's songwriting, Edwards rarely recorded any guitar performances with the band.
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Alun Wyn Jones
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
-
Alun Wyn Jones OBE is a Welsh former rugby union player who played as a lock. He played most of his career for the Ospreys and for the Wales national team. He is the world's most-capped rugby union player, with 158 caps for Wales and 12 for the British & Irish Lions, and also holds the records for the most Wales caps and the second-most Wales caps as captain. He retired from rugby in 2023.
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Jason Mohammad
- Occupations
- television presentertelevision journalist
- Biography
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Jason Mohammad is a Welsh radio and television presenter currently working for the BBC. He is the host of a range of programmes for the corporation.
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Nicky Wire
- Occupations
- songwriterpianistsingermusician
- Biography
-
Nicholas Allen Jones, known as Nicky Wire, is a Welsh musician, best known as lyricist, bassist and secondary vocalist of the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers.
Swansea University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Humanities | American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Development Studies, English, French, German, Government, Hispanic American Studies, History, Italian, Literature, Media Studies, Native Language, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Russian, Social Policy, Social Studies, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| College : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology |
| College : Human and Health Sciences | Child Care and Development, Clinical Psychology, Criminology, Midwifery, Nursing, Osteopathy, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sports |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Science | Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics |
| School : Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management |
General information
| Founded | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Gweddw crefft heb ei dawn Technical skill is bereft without culture |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Singleton Park Swansea, SA2 8PP United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 247,000 |