About Swansea University
Swansea University is a research-led university founded in 1920. It has stunning waterfront campuses that attract students and staff globally, fostering a multicultural community. The university emphasizes excellent teaching matched with strong research output and offers an enviable quality of life. It is recognized for its high student satisfaction, with 97% of surveyed students recommending it, and strong graduate outcomes, with 94% in employment or further study. Swansea University ranks in the top 350 globally according to QS World University Rankings 2027 and holds a Silver Athena Swan Institutional Award.
Tuition & fees
- Accommodation
- 9,412 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 9,412 USD
- Accommodation
- 9,412 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 9,412 USD
- Accommodation
- 8,396 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 8,396 USD
- Accommodation
- 8,396 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 8,396 USD
- Accommodation
- 8,396 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 8,396 USD
Degree programs
| Program | Level | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Language Program | English | 1-2 yr |
| Accounting and Finance | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Banking and Finance | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Classics and Ancient History | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| English Literature | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Finance | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Finance & Big Data Analytics | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Financial Analytics | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| History | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Human Rights | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| International Journalism | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Investment Management | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Medieval Studies | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Public History and Heritage | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Sports Communication and Journalism | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Strategic Accounting | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Translation and Intercultural Communication | Masters | English | 1 yr |
| Business | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
| Economics | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
| English Literature | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
| Law | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
| Media | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
| Modern Languages | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
| Politics and International Relations | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
| Psychology | Non-degree | English | 1 yr |
Scholarships
Swansea University offers a range of prestigious scholarships and bursaries for international students, including academic excellence awards, departmental funding, and country-specific bursaries like the Thrive, Nepal, and Sri Lanka Bursaries which are awarded automatically. Over £12 million was made available in postgraduate scholarships last year. Additional funding includes US Federal Loans, private student loans (e.g., Sallie Mae, Earnest), and GI Bill support for US veterans. Scholarships are competitive, and applicants are encouraged to complete forms thoroughly.
Thrive Bursary
- Eligibility: New international, self-funding students enrolling on a taught course; based on country of domicile
- How to apply: Awarded automatically; no separate application required if eligibility criteria are met
Nepal Bursary
- Eligibility: New international, self-funding students from Nepal enrolling on a taught course
- How to apply: Awarded automatically; no separate application required if eligibility criteria are met
Sri Lanka Bursary
- Eligibility: New international, self-funding students from Sri Lanka enrolling on a taught course
- How to apply: Awarded automatically; no separate application required if eligibility criteria are met
US Federal Loans
- Coverage: Tuition fees and living expenses
- Eligibility: US citizens studying undergraduate or postgraduate courses
- How to apply: Apply through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
GI Bill
- Coverage: Tuition fees and living expenses
- Eligibility: US Veterans or dependants
- How to apply: Utilize GI Bill Funding through the VA Educational Benefits Programme
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