Swansea University, Swansea

Swansea University is a public research institution located in Swansea and one of the major universities in the region. Originally chartered as the University College of Swansea in 1920, it became the University of Wales Swansea in 1996 before formally adopting the title Swansea University in 2007. This change came when the University of Wales transitioned to a non-membership confederal institution, allowing its former colleges to become independent universities.

Today, Swansea University operates across two campuses: the historic Singleton Park Campus, nestled within the picturesque grounds of Singleton Park, and the modern Bay Campus, which opened in 2015. The £450 million Bay Campus is situated on a 65-acre beachfront site at Crymlyn Burrows, east of Swansea, offering a stunning location next to Jersey Marine Beach. The campus is home to the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Management, and various research institutes. It features state-of-the-art facilities, including a Great Hall, a library with coastal views, and student accommodation.

Swansea University offers an extensive range of academic programs, with around 450 undergraduate courses, 280 postgraduate taught programs, and 150 postgraduate research courses. It serves approximately 20,375 students, making it the third-largest university in Wales. Historically operating exclusively from the Singleton Park Campus, Swansea University has expanded significantly in recent years, becoming a dual-campus institution with a focus on innovation and science at the Bay Campus.