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Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, it changed its name to the University of Wales Swansea following structural changes within the University of Wales. The title of Swansea University was formally adopted on 1 September 20...
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, it changed its name to the University of Wales Swansea following structural changes within the University of Wales. The title of Swansea University was formally adopted on 1 September 2007 when the University of Wales became a non-membership confederal institution and the former members became universities in their own right.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 292 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 67 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,650
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 25%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
- Staff
- 2,500
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
34 subjectsQS
35 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =124 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =136 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 223 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =226 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =377 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =438 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =439 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =476 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 495 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =515 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =531 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =561 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =652 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =741 | 54.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Swansea University?
Swansea University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 292, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =427.
When was Swansea University founded?
Swansea University was founded in 1920.
What are the top subjects at Swansea University?
Top subjects at Swansea University include: Library & Information Science, Classics & Ancient History, Marketing, Sports-Related Subjects, Geography.
Where is Swansea University located?
Swansea University is located in Swansea, United Kingdom.