Swansea Metropolitan University

Study at Swansea Metropolitan University and take a step towards your successful and fulfilling career. The University enjoys a strong reputation for courses in Business, Engineering, Computers and Art & Design, and has close links with industry and commerce.

Swansea is a great student city that will make you feel welcome the moment you arrive. Modern in culture and steeped in tradition and character Swansea has great leisure facilities, buzzing nightlife, good choice of high street stores and diverse cultural societies. Enjoy Swansea’s cultural life with a range of events including the annual Festival of Music and the Arts, plus theatre, opera, comedy and ballet at venues throughout the city.

You can explore parks, wildlife centres, caves and castles on the Gower Peninsula, a breathtaking stretch of coastline. Go swimming, sailing, water skiing, surfing, sea angling, canoeing, rowing and hiking.

The Students’ Union gives you the opportunity to meet like-minded people through clubs, socieiest and events. On-campus entertainment including live music, comedy, theatre, cabaret and quiz nights. Play team sports including football, rugby, ultimate frisbee, cricket, netball, hockey and basketball. Take part in surfing, karting, climbing, martial arts, and kickboxing.

Academic focus

Swansea Metropolitan University has an open-door policy that enables you to have access to academic and support staff throughout your study, encouraging good communication and support service within a friendly and personable environment.

When you become a student at Swansea Metropolitan University, you will have access to the libraries on each campus and the free wireless network in key university buildings. You will also receive a personal student email account. The University also offers you free support with English for Academic Purposes, study and learning skills programmes and a careers and employability service.

Swansea Metropolitan University has a strong reputation for being caring and supportive as well as providing high quality programmes of study in a safe and friendly environment. Academic staff, maintain the most up-to-date teaching through the pursuit of research and consultancy as well as providing specialist courses for industry. You will be part of a student focused university in a highly supportive environment. Small class sizes enable students to interact with other students and lecturers so you can make the most of your learning experience.

Swansea Metropolitan University is located in the centre of the city and has a growing international reputation with over 8% of student population from 30 countries worldwide. You can get to know other like-minded students through our student union, take advantage of the sports, recreational and social activities that are on offer to you.

The International Centre helps you settle in quickly through our Welcome Programme, an informal reception for you to meet other international students, academic and support staff. The University provides all students with free advice on welfare, health, academic, career, part-time job seeking and financial matters.

On campus you can feel at home with dedicated prayer rooms, restaurants that cater for all dietary requirements, a dedicated student job-shop and priority in our halls of residence.