Swansea University Ranking

Swansea Uni ranks among the top 40 universities in the UK for graduate employment. 95% of its grads are either employed or pursuing higher studies as per the HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025.

The Guardian ranks it #23 in the UK for Career Prospects for the year 2026.

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:

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:

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

According to the given table, Swansea University has a better ranking than Aston University. However, Aston University is the only university showing an improvement in THE rankings over the years.

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

Swansea University is doing pretty well in both UK and global rankings lately.

Global Rankings:

In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Swansea is ranked 292nd in the world — their best ever!

In the Times Higher Education (THE) global ranking, it falls in the 251–300 range.

US News ranks it a bit lower at #439 globally.

So globally, it's considered a solid mid-tier university, especially improving in re

cent years.

Swansea University is ranked #298 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of Swansea University's rankings: 

QS World University Rankings 2025: #298

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024: 251-300

The Complete University Guide 2025: #39

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.

Both universities are known for standard of education and access to industry standard resources and great exposure.

Comparing can be easier by considering parameters such as campus location, courses, fees, acceptance rate and rankings.

Mentioned below is a comparison: 

Swansea University global rankings are given below:

#298 in World University Rankings 2025 - QS World University Rankings
#251-300 in World University Rankings 2023 - Times Higher Education (THE)
#463 in Best Global Universities 2023 - US News and World Report Rankings