Rankings of Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

Latest ranking updates for Swansea University
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Ranking position #251.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Swansea University ranks 31 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. Swansea University achieves place 25.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: Publication of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. Ranking position #401.

University rankings

    • #3 
    • #42 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #25 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #40 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #307 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #463 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #401 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #677 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #502 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #572 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #424 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #499 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #475 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #394 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #396 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #178 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #321 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #471 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #330 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #398 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #2 
    • #301 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Business

    • #3 
    • #31 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #31 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #37 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #139 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #151 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #217 
    Economics & Business
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Hospitality & Leisure Management
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #401 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #29 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #3 
    • #37 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #126 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #201 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Education

    • #14 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #37 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #126 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #299 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Engineering

    • #1 
    • #14 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #18 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #26 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #151 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #205 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #456 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #24 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #26 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #451 
    Electrical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #434 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #151 
    Engineering - Chemical
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Engineering - Civil & Structural
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #301 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #497 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #15 
    General Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #351 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #9 
    Materials Technology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #13 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #23 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #76 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #222 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #302 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #456 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #2 
    • #20 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #3 
    • #4 
    Celtic Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #25 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #39 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #25 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #20 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #36 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #19 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #301 
    Modern Langugages
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #2 
    • #30 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #42 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #67 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #101 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Mathematics

    • #2 
    • #14 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #29 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #2 
    • #101 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #351 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #21 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #12 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #301 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #101 
    Public Health
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #2 
    • #27 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #576 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #27 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #18 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #19 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #451 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #411 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #34 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #366 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #481 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #17 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #38 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #8 
    American Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #26 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #51 
    Classics & Ancient History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #18 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #11 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #317 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #401 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #451 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #32 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #35 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #43 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #180 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #39 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #47 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #45 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #83 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #324 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #13 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #183 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #17 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #25 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #1 
    • #51 
    Sports Related Subjects
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #22 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #27 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Swansea University

Health Professions The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Medicine & Health
Celtic Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Languages & Literature
American Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Social Studies & Humanities
Materials Technology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9 
Engineering
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14 
Mathematics
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#14 
Education
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17 
Natural Sciences
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#20 
Journalism & Media Studies
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Sports Science
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#29 
Business

Student Reviews for Swansea University

Student satisfaction:
4.4 (based on 693 student reviews)

“My overall experience was superb. I loved my time at this university, mainly because I received individual tutor support whenever I expressed that I needed it. I will probably be sending my kids here if I ever have them!”

“Coming here has given me the opportunity of a lifetime and I will forever be grateful for that. Studying here has equipped me with so many new skills, and prepared me for my career as an upcoming care professional for chronically ill patients.”

About Swansea University

PROS

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  • Learners highlight that teachers and admin respond quickly to students’ emails, giving them the sensation that they’re taken seriously by the university.
  • Different price points for accommodation, with residences in Beck House, Bay Campus, Singleton Park, and Hendrefoelan Student Village.
  • Learners generally agree that the social events on campus enrich students’ time here, and give people a way of getting to know each other and meet learners from other courses.

CONS

  • Some students express that the accommodation administration is slow to fix residence issues, such as electrical faults or physical damage.
  • Cultural diversity could be better on campus, which would help many international students feel more comfortable immediately after arrival.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1920
Telephone:
+44 1792 205678
Address:
Singleton Park
SA2 8PP, Swansea
Wales
Website:
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Swansea University

  Course
1 Finance - BSc 100/100 (6 student reviews)
2 Ancient History - BA 100/100 (9 student reviews)
3 Accounting - BSc 100/100 (7 student reviews)
4 Media and Communication - BA 97/100 (24 student reviews)
5 Osteopathy - MOst 96/100 (27 student reviews)
6 Mathematics - BSc 96/100 (18 student reviews)
7 Criminology and Criminal Justice - BSc 96/100 (32 student reviews)
8 Materials Science and Engineering - BEng 95/100 (11 student reviews)
9 Business Management (Business Analytics) - BSc 94/100 (12 student reviews)
10 Media and English Literature - BA 93/100 (31 student reviews)

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Swansea University

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Computing - MEng £28,000.00
2 Software Engineering - BSc £28,000.00
3 Education and Computing - BSc £28,000.00
4 Civil Engineering - BEng £28,000.00
5 Computer Science - BSc £27,000.00
6 Electronic and Electrical Engineering - BEng £27,000.00
7 Philosophy, Politics and Economics - BA £26,500.00
8 Materials Science and Engineering - BEng £26,500.00
9 Economics - BSc £26,500.00
10 Economics and Finance - BSc £26,500.00
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
1315 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 185 students of Swansea University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Swansea University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 79.1

Campuses of Swansea University

Swansea University - Bay Campus
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Swansea University - Singleton Campus
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FAQ

Swansea University ranks #2 in Wales in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 18 universities in Wales.

Swansea University ranks #1 in Swansea in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Swansea.

Swansea University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 27 rankings of Swansea University.

Swansea University achieved #25 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Swansea University.

Swansea University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Complementary Medicine). See all subject rankings for Swansea University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Swansea University ranks #1 among universities in Swansea and #2 among universities in Wales. See all rankings of Swansea University.

In our meta ranking Swansea University ranks #2 among all universities in Wales and Cardiff University ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Swansea. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.