It's Official! - A New University for Swansea
Swansea Institute has won its bid to be renamed Swansea Metropolitan University and becomes the UK's newest university in doing so.
This now puts Swansea on a par with the big league university cities and towns of London, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds who also have metropolitan universities.
The Institute has today been given confirmation from the Privy Council that their application for university title has been successful. This follows two-years of rigorous inspections which the Institute has past with flying colours.
Swansea Institute Principal Professor David Warner commented: "We are delighted to announce that our application has been successful and Swansea now has two universities. The title of Swansea Metropolitan University has been approved."
"The new university title will be celebrated at a number of formal events later this year," he added.
Swansea Metropolitan University inherits a long tradition of educational excellence as its predecessor colleges have been serving the people of Swansea and the surrounding region for more than 150 years, with its School of Art established in 1853 and teacher education in 1872.
Welcome to International students
A warm welcome to Swansea Metropolitan University!
Swansea Metropolitan University has an excellent academic reputation, which is recognised world-wide. The University has recruited international students for many years, and recognises the important contribution they make to the academic and social life in Swansea. We pride ourselves on our reputation for being caring and supportive.
Moving to another country can be an exciting and challenging experience. Students who are well prepared for this experience usually find it easier to settle in once they get here. This section of our web site is designed to answer some of the many questions you are likely to have as you prepare for your studies in the UK.
There is advice on:
- important things that you should do before you leave your home country, such as immigration and entry clearance information.
- living in Swansea
- banks
- what to bring with you
- healthcare
- the cost of living
- what to do when you arrive in the UK
- your journey to Swansea Institute
When you arrive at the University, you will be given further information and advice which will help you settle into student life in Swansea. There will also be an International Student Orientation programme for you to attend in September, which will give you an opportunity to meet other International students at the University.
Mr Brain Griffiths the Head of International Office and Phillipa Davies the International Officer will be happy to answer your questions.
Email:
international@smu.ac.uk 
