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Swansea University
The University of Wales Swansea (Prifysgol Cymru Abertaw) was founded way back in 1920 and affords one of the most commanding locations and views of any UK university, situated as it is on the beautiful Gower Peninsular. Often shortened to Swansea University, the University of Wales, Swansea is one of the original four colleges of the University of Wales.
Swansea University boasts over 10,000 students and offers more than 650 undergraduate and postgraduate courses over a wide range of subjects. Full-time and part-time courses are available at the university throughout the ten schools of faculty. The various faculties cover:
• the Arts
• Business
• Environment and Society
• Engineering
• Health Science
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Medicine
• Physical Sciences
• Science Mathematics Physics
Swansea University Campus Life
To go with its enviable location on the Gower Peninsular, Swansea University campus also comes with excellent student facilities and services, including:
• Student Welfare Services
• Careers Centre
• Excellent Library & Information Services
• Halls of Residence
• Bank
• Shops
• Hairdresser
• Chaplaincy
• Mosque
• Media Services
• Medical Services
• Dental Unit
• Nursery
• Conferencing
• Cyber Business Unit
• Post Office
In addition, the Taliesin Arts Centre, the quality Swansea University Students' Union and extensive sports facilities all add to the flavour of the campus.
Swansea City
Swansea is Wales' second city and as such has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK, quality entertainment options and beautiful surroundings. There is something here for everyone - history and culture, amazing shopping in the pedestrianised city centre, numerous bars and pubs and, of course, the allure of the Gower coast.Places to head for in town include the Marina and spruced-up Wind Street, while the promenade hosts many outstanding attractions. Surfers and walkers should head for the Mumbles and Rhosili areas to the west of town.
Student Loans
Swansea University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.
