Swansea University
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1920
Overview
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1920Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | SwanseaSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 18,445 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 3,448 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | swansea.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
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People who studied here
- Alan Cox (opens in a new tab)British computer programmer
- Richey Edwards (opens in a new tab)Welsh guitarist (1967–1995)
- Nicky Wire (opens in a new tab)Welsh musician and songwriter
- Alun Wyn Jones (opens in a new tab)Welsh rugby union footballer
- Eleanor A. Maguire (opens in a new tab)Irish neuropsychologist
- Carol V. Robinson (opens in a new tab)British chemist and professor
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