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University of Wales Swansea

University of Wales Swansea, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, SA2 8PP Swansea, U.K., United Kingdom
3.95 / 5 based on 138 reviews.
Description:
The University of Wales, Swansea was founded in 1920 and is one of the six constituent institutions of the University of Wales. All degrees are conferred by the University, which exercises a general control over university education in Wales and which is second in size only to the University of London.


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88% of students recommend
138 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
 All experiences (138)
Student life
4.5/5
 5 stars (24)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (78)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (36)
Expenses
2.9/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“Try to travel as much as possible. Do not hesitate to ask peope if you need help” Read Review
magrousset, France

138 reviews of University of Wales Swansea

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HOUSING    
by Filippo, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It allows me to have more freedom
Personal comments:
The housing system were well developed in the Swansea University through the accomodation office
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STUDENT LIFE    
by cridora, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
Literature, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
by saxycb, Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Magalie, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Nantes, France
Engineering, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
The best way to learn a language is to live in the country
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EXPENSES    
by yazzy, The Hague University, The Hague, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Socrates grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by GIULIO, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
NO
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
IT'S A GOOD UNIVERSITY. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE AT HOME



FINAL COMMENTS

DO IT!
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