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Swansea University Ranking
Swansea University Course Ranking
Swansea University Ranking by US World and News 2026
Swansea University Ranking by The Guardian 2027
Swansea University The Complete University Guide Rankings 2027
Swansea University Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2027
Swansea University Ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2026
Swansea University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2025
Swansea University Student Reviews

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Swansea University Ranking

Swansea University is a pioneer in the higher education and consistently ranked among the top universities nationally and globally. Located in UK, the university aims at offering courses of high value, attracting students from different countries, including India. So if you want to study at Swansea University, knowing its current ranking and how the trend has been when compared with previous year is critical.

According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the university has been ranked globally at #206 in 2025, showing dropped trend from its 2024 rank of #198. Nationally in the Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the Swansea University has ranked at #34 in 2025.

Similarly, the QS 2026 ranked the university at #292 in the world, recoding improved trend when compared with 2025 rank of #298.

Here’s a three-year Swansea University ranking trend for you to make a guided decision:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	307	298	292
THE	251	251	301	Not Ranked
US News	463	439	427	Not Ranked
The Guardian	26	25	29	Not Ranked
The complete Guide	Not Ranked	40	37	40

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Shiksha Popularity Rank

World rank by different ranking providers

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#220

THE Ranking

#301

QS Ranking

#322

US News Ranking

#394

ARWU Ranking

#701

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Q: What is the ranking of Swansea University?

According to the 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, Swansea University ranks #298, improving from its previous ranking of #307 in 2024. Swansea University also ranks #251 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to last year, Swansea University witnessed a stable trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #251 in 2023.

Furthermore, Swansea University ranks #39 in The Complete University Guide 'University Ranking' category in 2025.

Q: What makes Swansea University special?

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Swansea University Course Ranking

According to various ranking bodies, Swansea University courses have been ranked well over the past few years. Some the well-ranked courses are in the stream of Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science. The Shiksha Popularity Ranking for its Engineering courses has been recorded at rank of #150, which has a declined from its previous year’s rank of #112.

University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #389. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by THE from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by THE at #176, showing declined trend from its 2024 rank of #151.

The below table highlights how some popular Swansea University courses perform as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#127	#112	#150
Business & Management Studies	#331	#343	#389
Law	#73	#136	#115
Medicine & Health Sciences	#158	#193	#229
Science	#225	#229	#245

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Swansea University Ranking by US World and News 2026

The rankings by the US World and News are one of the most trusted and influential rankings in the world. It has been ranking the world's top universities for 36 years now. They assess more than 1400 higher education institutions in the US and the world.

Their rankings are based on a range of relevant parameters such as Graduation and retention rates, Social mobility, Graduation rate performance, Undergraduate academic reputation, Faculty resources for the current academic year, etc.

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US World and News ranked Swansea University at rank #439, which is an improvement from the last year 2023, which was #463. From the ranking data in hand, it can be inferred that the rankings for Swansea is improving in best Global Universities by this ranking body.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Global Universities	439	427	394

Swansea University Comparison with Other Universities: US News Ranking

Swansea University is known for its high quality research opportunities and good learning infrastructure. One brief comparison among the below mentioned universities for their programs. Inferring by these rankings, the University of Bristol ranks higher than the rest tow universities mentioned in the table.

Given below are the rankings of GMBA programs of the mentioned universities/schools:

University	2024	2023	2022
Swansea University	#471	#463	#439
Aston University	#659	#717	#720
University of Bristol	#96	#93	#92
University of Essex	#606	#633	#643

For Global University category rankings, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the universities according to their performance set across a variety of indicators. These indicators are Global Research Reputation, Regional Research Reputation, Conferences, Books, Total Citations, Publications, etc. In the Global score, the University of Galway has received an overall score of 52.6 in 2025. The weightage for some of the indicators utilized to cumulate Best Global Universities ranking are:

Particulars	Weight
Global research reputation	12.5%
Regional research reputation	12.5%
Publications	10%
Normalized citation impact	10%
Number of publications that are among the 10% most cited	12.5%
Percentage of total publications that are among the top 10% most cited	10%

Also check: US News Best College Rankings Methodology

Swansea University Ranking by The Guardian 2027

For the UK-based universities only, The Guardian University Guide rankings are realized. Some of the few indicators that are used to compute the rankings of these universities are entry standards, student-staff ratio, teaching quality, feedback, career prospects, etc.

Swansea University ranks at #29, which is a drop of 4 spots as the university ranked higher in the year 2024 which was rank #25. The Swansea rankings are fluctuating.

Ranked by	2025	2026	2027
University	29	32	25
Accounting and Finance	36	52	33
Business and Management	39	93	56
Chemical Engineering	24	17	13
Civil Engineering	28	35	25
Economics	25	35	13
Electronic and Electrical Engineering	26	34	23
Law	44	54	25
Mechanical Engineering	7	14	5
Media and Film Studies	13	16	6
Medicine	16	9	9
Physics	11	26	20
Politics	28	26	44
Sociology and Social Policy	26	31	36

Swansea University Comparison with Other Universities: US News Ranking

A comparison of Swansea University with other UK Universities is given below:

University	2025	2024
Swansea University	26	25
Aston University	21	25
University of Essex	23	30
University of Glasgow	14	13

Below is a list of parameters along with their weightage that is considered while computing the Guardian ranking table.

Indicator	Weightage
Entry Standards	15%
Student Staff Ratio	15%
Expenditure per student	5%
Continuation	10%
Teaching Quality	10%
Feedback	10%
Overall Satisfaction	5%
Value-Added Services	15%
Career Prospects	15%

Swansea University The Complete University Guide Rankings 2027

The Complete Univerisity Guide rankings assess the Universities in the UK on a variety of parameters that can be considered crucial when selecting a uni. According to the ranking data published by this ranking body Swansea Uni ranks at #39 among the best universities in the world which is an improvement in its rankings as it was 40 in 2024.

The university has continuously improved its rankings in the last three years.

Ranked by	2025	2026	2027
UK University	37	40	41
Accounting and Finance	31	33	27
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering	17	16	16
Biological Sciences	30	38	35
Business and Management Studies UK	32	35	36
Chemical Engineering	17	18	22
Civil Engineering	23	27	26
Communication and Media Studies	20	26	32
Computer Science	33	32	31
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	27	27	36
Law	39	35	31
Mechanical Engineering	19	24	29
Medicine	13	14	12
Nursing	24	17	25
Physics and Astronomy	32	35	37
Psychology	46	42	42
Sociology	23	27	22

Swansea University vs Other UK Universities: The Complete Ranking Guide Comparison

By looking at the given data, Uni of Glasgow is ranked the best in the year 2025 following the Uni of Essex. Swansea Uni is ranked at no 39 among the best universities in the UK. Check the table mentioned below.

University	2025	2024
Swansea University	39	40
Aston University	43	41
University of Essex	31	32
University of Glasgow	29	26

Given below are the parameters on which the Swansea University is ranked:

Criteria	Data Source	Maximum Score
Entry Standards	HESA	n/a
Student Satisfaction	NSS	5.0
Research Quality	REF	4.0
Research Intensity	HESA	1.0
Graduate Prospects	HESA	100.0
Academic Services Spend	HESA	n/a
Facilities Spend	HESA	n/a
Good Honours	HESA	100
Degree Completion	HESA	100
Student Staff Ratio	HESA	n/a

Swansea University Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2027

QS 2026 World University Rankings are the most comprehensive rankings. For 2026, Swansea University's QS ranking is #292 which is an improvement from the last year as the ranking for that year was 298 among the world's best universities.

Swansea University can be considered one of the best universities of the world. A few of the university’s subjects that have ranked well are Engineering and Technology; MBA, Law and Legal Studies, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Mathematics etc.

Ranked by	2025	2026	2027
Europe	97	108	– / –
UK Ranking	– / –	34	– / –
World University	298	292	322
Accounting and Finance	301	251	– / –
Biological Sciences	351	351	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	151	251	– / –
Engineering and Technology	220	257	– / –
Global MBA	– / –	151	– / –
Law and Legal Studies	101	151	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	– / –	101	141
Masters in Supply Chain Management	– / –	51	67
Mathematics	201	151	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	131	151	– / –
Medicine	301	351	– / –
Nursing	151	– / –	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	351	– / –	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	201	251	– / –
Politics	201	251	– / –

Swansea University Comparison with Other UK Universities: Quacquarelli Symonds

A detailed Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings comparison among the three similarly ranked universities of the UK are mentioned below:

University	2026	2025	2024
Swansea University	292	298	307
Aston University		423	446
University of Essex		472	459
University of Dundee		418	441

QS has ranked over 1500 institutions. Major factors are academic reputation, citations per faculty, employer reputation, faculty student ratio and international student ratio.
Check the table mentioned below.

Parameters
Academic reputation
Citations per paper
Employer reputation
H-Index Citations

Swansea University Ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2026

The rankings have been provided by THE since 2004. The creation of these rankings is done to know and evaluate the university's performance on the global stage and provide a comprehensive ranking report for the students to make an informed higher education decision.

Swansea University is ranked at #301. There is a decline from 2023 as university ranked at #201.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	251	301	301
Arts and Humanities	301	401	301
Engineering	251	301	251
Law	151	101	101
Medicine and Health	301	301	301
PG Business and Economics	151	176	151
PG Computer Science	201	201	251
Psychology	251	251	201

Swansea University Comparison with Other Universities: THE World University Ranking

The table below shows the comparison of the universities of various similarly ranked universities in the UK:

University	2025	2024	2023
Swansea University	301	251	251
Aston University	351	401	401
University of Essex	351	301	301

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings evaluates universities based on Research, Teaching, Knowledge Transfer and International Outlook. THE has ranked more than 2,500 institutions.

Check the table mentioned below.

Particulars
Teaching
Research Environment
Research Quality
Industry
International Outlook

Swansea University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2025

ARWU, also known as Shanghai Ranking is known as one of the best ranking bodies. It is one of the three most influential rankings of the world alongside THE and QS Rankings.

Over 2500 Universities are ranked by ARWU every year. University ranks at #501 in 2024 by ARWU.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Universities	401	501	701
Law	201	201	– / –
Mathematics	201	201	201
Physics	– / –	401	– / –
Political Sciences	301	– / –	– / –

Swansea University Vs Other Universities: ARWU Ranking Comparison

Check comparison of ARWU with other similar universities mentioned below

University	2024 Rankings	2023 Rankings	2022 Rankings
Swansea University	501	401	401
University of Essex	– / –	151	201
University of Dundee	– / –	401	301

Swansea University's ranking declined by 100 spots from the year 2023 to 2024. By the table mentioned above, it can be inferred that the University of Essex and the University of Dundee are better than Swansea University.

The ranking parameters of ARWU are quality of education, quality of faculty, research output and per capita performance. The weightage that each parameter carries is given below:

Parameter	Weightage
Quality of Education	10%
Quality of Faculty	20%
Research Output	40%
Per Capital Performance	10%

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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

57% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Easy going

Internships3.6

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.4

Value for money4

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering with a Year In Industry - Batch of 2025

4.1

Swansea University - Perfect university for international students

Tips: There are a lot of international students, and the south asian culture is growing massively since I joined the university. I would say the university is very good, they help and support you, and it is very easy to get close to professors who are actually willing to help. I am very satisfied with my experience and preferred it over my experience going to Queen Mary's in London.

Likes (Safety): Very safe area, everyone is very friendly, and the city is always lively at night. There are a lot of students, which makes it feel more like home. There is on-site security on campus 24/7. There is not a lot of racism as it's very diverse now. Genuinely, a very good place to live in the UK.

Dislikes (Part time work): Quite hard to find part-time work unless you have a car or can find work nearby. You just need to be lucky with work. With the course you most likely max want to do 10-12hrs per week anymore you may struggle as there is a lot of workload and can become overwhelming.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1275

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32775

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026Read more

Anonymous

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

5.0

The university provides many on campus opportunities to grow and build connections.

Tips: Initially, I was concerned about the transition to this university, but it turned out to be a smooth one. I fit in perfectly and didn't feel like there was anything I couldn't do. I didn't have any scholarships before joining and I had applied for it through clearing. The city is very warm and welcoming. The faculty are easily approachable and will as well guide you throughout your assignments. Make sure to participate in events and seminars which are held on campus. Overall, I am very satisfied with the university and its courses.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 5050

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 118375

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2025Read more

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MSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2023

3.3

Tough academics and highly qualified faculty.

Tips: It’s a very tough university with very strict paper evaluations and zero tolerance for plagiarism so students should keep in mind that they have to focus more on their studies than on part time jobs and other activities if they want to achieve a good academic score. The professors and mentors are very helpful and easily accessible especially in the engineering departments.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Management (Business Analytics) - Batch of 2025

4.5

Safest city for students. Focus on work and tasks assigned to you.

Tips: Students coming should know the difference in education between India and Western countries. Understand the structure of your course modules in order to improve your overall work and studies. Work on assignments and projects as soon as you receive them instead of leaving them last minute.

Likes (Safety): One of the safest cities in this country. A small and bustling town, it is very quiet and safe to travel in even at night. However certain amount of caution must always be observed. Staying in groups at night or using public transportation is a good way to keep vigilance.

Dislikes (Part time work): Not enough part time opportunities in the city and University. Yet there are multiple job opportunities being created by the University. Will need time but slowly and surely everyone can get part-time opportunities if they are patient enough. Very important to create connections.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 576

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2023

4.4

Life at Swansea University is satisfying in terms of both academics and personal growth.

Tips: As for transitioning to Swansea University, it's common to face a cultural shift, with the difference in language, food, social customs, and academic expectations. Regarding scholarships, Swansea University offers various scholarship opportunities for international students based on merit. I find the University, course fulfilling.

Likes (Safety): It is safe to be in and around the university at any time of the day. There are bus services throughout the night available for students who study late at night in the university library. I have not had any bad experiences in the city so far.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Public transport is not always reliable, but the frequency is good. You have various buses going to and fro from the Singleton campus to the Bay campus. The prices are confirmed to be increased from next month, which is a big setback for students.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 33000

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024Read more

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MSc in Management (Business Analytics) - Batch of 2024

4.0

Strong academics and global exposure with real world challenges.

Tips: Students should be prepared for research focused education system with high expectations around independent learning and plagiarism. I am satisfied with the course offered by my university but I also try to check once for the University of Surrey, where you will get to learn the actual software that makes you job ready .

Likes (Public transportation): Reliable and well connected. Being a student, you will get discounts on day passes and some accommodation offers 6 months pass as a gift if you stay and don't rent a house instead stay in student accommodation, it might be a bit expensive but you will make friends easily.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The job market in the UK for international students is extremely challenging and no university in the UK will offer or guarantee a job placement. The starting salary package for a business analyst is around 30000 to 45000 but before opting for Masters please have at least 2 years of minimum experience in the field that you are opting to do a Master's. Because to get a job here you need to have experience Master's alone cannot fetch you a job here.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1150

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 37775

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026Read more

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What is Swansea University best known for?

Answered a month ago

Swansea University UK is best known for its world-class programs/research, a strong retention rate and low costs of livings.

It ranks #34 in UK and #219 in the world as part of the QS World Rankings 2027
High placement rate of 94% within 15 months of graduation.
University received high rating of 4 out

Kanishka Gambhir

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Is Swansea University better than Aston University?

Answered 4 months ago

Swansea Uni and Aston Uni carry a similar reputation (top 50 UK universities). However, they each have their own areas in which they excel.

Swansea Uni is better for:

More relaxed study environment with beautiful beaches
Stronger Engineering and Law programs
Lower costs of living

Aston Uni is better for

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

How is Swansea University ranked within the UK?

Answered 4 months ago

Swansea Uni Wales ranks in and around the top 40 universities in UK, as per rankings given by The Guardian and The Complete University Guide. Check the table below for the latest Swansea Uni UK rankings:

Platform	Swansea University UK Ranking
The Guardian	#32
The Complete University Guide	#41

More information can be found on the Swansea University Rankings page on Shiksha Study Abroad.

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

Is Swansea Uni good for Indian students?

Answered 4 months ago

Yes, Swansea Uni is top choice for Indian students planning to study in UK. Mentioned below are some key reasons why it is worth considering for Indian students-

Strong Graduate employability (95% grads placed/pursuing further studies within 15 months of graduating)
Ranks among top 40 UK universities

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

What is the Swansea University QS Ranking 2026?

Answered 4 months ago

Swansea Wales University ranks #34 in the UK, #108 in Europe, and #292 in the world. It has maintained its status around the top 100 universities in Europe and top 300 universities globally, in recent years.

The below table shows Swansea Uni QS Rankings have changed in recent years: