A dynamic university for a modern world

Founded almost 90 years ago, in 1920, Swansea University has a long and proud history of academic success, but its approach to study is totally up to date.

With excellent facilities, a beautiful coastal location and high standards of teaching, Swansea is increasingly regarded as one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom. No wonder it attracts students from 123 countries around the world.

Swansea University was named the UK’s Best Student Experience in the inaugural survey run by the Times Higher Education Supplement – it was voted number one among 170 institutions.

The University campus is set in picturesque parkland, just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, making it one of the most desirable educational settings in the UK.

Its facilities are state-of-the-art, and academic staff include many leading figures in their field, helping to ensure that Swansea University’s graduates have an excellent employment record.

The campus boasts a superb library, restaurants, cafes, shops, a bank, mosque, even a theatre and hairdressing salon, and sports facilities are exceptional, with a £20 million sports village, including Olympic-size swimming pool next to the campus.

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Swansea University Fast Facts

• State-of-the-art award winning library facilities
• Nearest university campus to a beach in the world
• Winner of the first UK Best Student Experience Award, voted number 1 of 170 institutions
• Winner of ‘UK’s Best Mosque Provision’ 2006
• Consistently high employment rates, with 94% of all Swansea University graduates in employment or further study 6 months after graduating
• International networking opportunities through the Alumni Association
• £20 million Sports Village
• A large number of academic departments and schools enjoy world-class or national reputation

Message from the Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University

I would like to extend a warm welcome to International College Wales Swansea (ICWS) students. I am pleased that you have chosen to join us here at Swansea University, as part of our friendly and lively community.

Students come to Swansea from every corner of the globe, attracted by our ever-growing reputation for high quality teaching, driven by world-class research. Our academic staff includes many leading researchers whose pioneering work is driving back the frontiers of knowledge in many disciplines.

Our partnership with ICWS provides an alternative pathway to University life, and I look forward to you continuing your studies at Swansea University after you have successfully completed your study programme at ICWS.

Congratulations on choosing ICWS and best wishes for a successful and enjoyable time in Swansea.