Universities in Swansea, Wales
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Swansea
  • 07 Sep, 2024: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) updated with Swansea University ranked highest among 41 listed universities in Swansea.
  • 07 Sep, 2024: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Swansea University ranked #29.
  • 15 Aug, 2024: Latest ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. Swansea University in position #501.
  • 12 Jul, 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Swansea University ranked #471.

Rankings of universities in Swansea, Wales 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 320 student ratings)
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#2
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Swansea Metropolitan University

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 23 student ratings)


Highest subject rankings of universities in Swansea

Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Swansea University
Medicine The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#5 
Swansea University
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Swansea University
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Swansea University
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Swansea University
Linguistics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#10 
Swansea University
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#11 
Swansea University
Marketing QS World University Rankings By Subject
#21 
Swansea University
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#31 
Swansea University
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#33 
Swansea University

Swansea Key Facts for International Students

1 out of 3 Universities in Swansea Ranked in at least one ranking

21 Different Rankings list Universities in Swansea (12 institution and 9 subject rankings)

7 Global Rankings rank Universities in Swansea Among TOP 200

Population: 301000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: Wales, City and County of Swansea

Living costs for students in Swansea:
  • Big Mac price (Wales average): 3.32 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Swansea University ranks #1 in Swansea in our meta ranking composed of 101 university rankings.

Among all universities in Swansea Swansea University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 31 rankings where Swansea University is listed.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Work). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Swansea University is ranked best in Swansea for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Swansea University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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The Guardian News and Media Limited

Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:

Student to Staff Ratio: 15% Entry Standards: 15% Expenditure per Student: 5% Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects) NSS - Teaching: 8% NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8% NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4% Career Prospects: 15% Value added: 15%

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The Times and The Sunday Times

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The University League Tables

Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:

Entry Standards 12.5% Student Satisfaction 18.75% Student-Staff Ratio 12.5% Research Quality 12.5% Research Intensity 6.25% Academic Service Spending 6.25% Facilities Spending 6.25% Graduate Prospects 12.5% Degree Completion Rate 12.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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