Swansea University is committed to undertaking world-class research that genuinely makes a difference. The University enjoys an excellent reputation locally, nationally and internationally for the quality of its research activities.
Research underpins the University's teaching and ensures the rigour and quality of all our taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses. It also ensures that students are exposed to the enthusiasm and passion which internationally renowned scholars have for their subject.
Swansea University is winner of the first Times Higher Education Award for the UK's Best Student Experience; provides a safe, friendly environment for living and studying less than three hours from London; offers competitive scholarships and bursary schemes; and exciting work placement opportunities.
Where is Swansea? Swansea University benefits from an exceptional location, with some of the UK's most spectacular scenery. We are only 3 hours West of London by direct train and within easy reach of the rest of the UK and Europe by road, rail, ferry or air.
Have a look at our magnificent scenery: www.swansea.ac.uk/alumniandvisitors/MapsLocation/
Application The University welcomes applications from International applicants. We have created a step-by-step guide to applying for Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses to guide you. Our On-Track online application form is very easy to use and gives a fast response: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/apply/
Vidhya Lakshmi Sivakumar, PhD in Remote Sensing Technology, from India.
Why did you choose Swansea University? I had a natural flair for research right from my undergrad days. I made up my mind to accept the Commonwealth Scholarship sponsored by the British Council. Swansea University has a great reputation. This is proven by the succession of students from my home town, Chennai, India. My supervisor in India has finished his research (Ph. D) from Swansea University. He recommended me for the kind of name it holds in academic research and is now recommending a lot many more. Why did you choose Swansea University? Swansea University enjoys a good reputation for its long history and high level of teaching. At the same time, the university is experiencing an upward trend in recent years, which offers its students a kind of active circumstances to study.
What do you think of Swansea University’s careers service support? It is helpful for students to get valuable information about job vacancies and skills when applying jobs.
I have registered on line in the job-shop and have tried to find some job vacancies there. I always receive some e-mails about career service support, such as timetable for special meetings or useful information.
What do you think about the university sports facilities? I like the sports facilities in the sports center, which is not expensive for us to use: www.swansea.ac.uk/sport/
What do you think about the social life? Many activities are held around the year in the university: www.swansea-union.co.uk/
What do you think about the cost of living?
The cost of living in Swansea is cheaper than that in London.
What do you think about English language support? I have benefited a lot from the free English class which is for all international students studying in Swansea University. I think I’ve got lots of information on skills about grammar, writing, pronunciation and reading, which is quite helpful to my study and to my daily communication as well.
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Vidhya Lakshmi Sivakumar, PhD in Remote Sensing Technology, from India.
