About
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, it changed its name to the University of Wales Swansea following structural changes within the University of Wales. The title of Swansea University was formally adopted on 1 September 2007 when the University of Wales became a non-membership confederal institution and the former members became universities in their own right.
Key Information
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- City
- Swansea
- Region
- Wales
- Student population (approx)
- 21,225
PBSA Near This University
8 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 3,366 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digs Swansea Lettings LLP - Swansea | 534 | 1.4 mi | Digs Swansea Lettings LLP | Swansea |
| Boutique Student Living | 501 | 1.4 mi | CRM Students | Swansea |
| Student Roost Swansea | 381 | 1.5 mi | — | Swansea |
| Coppergate | 534 | 1.5 mi | Mezzino | Swansea |
| Unite Swansea | 532 | 1.6 mi | Unite Students | Swansea |
| iQ Swansea | 400 | 1.8 mi | iQ Student Accommodation | Swansea |
| SEREN | 50 | 1.9 mi | CRM Students | Swansea |
| Oldway Centre | 434 | 1.9 mi | Fresh Student Living | Swansea |