Our universities

Situated between the Snowdonia National Park and the waters of the Menai Strait, Bangor University enjoys one of the most beautiful settings of any UK university. It’s a major attraction for students, who can discover the mountains, lakes and coastal waters and get involved in outdoor pursuits.

Bangor has good connections to Manchester and Liverpool, and is perfect to explore the culture and history of Wales.

Madison from North Carolina, USA

The decision to study abroad was a difficult one to make, but Madison has opened her heart to Wales and is proud to call it her second home.

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The University is small and friendly. Students quickly feel part of a vibrant, close-knit community, with a high level of support and personal attention.

It’s spread across four locations in North Wales (Wrexham Plas Coch - next to the city’s famous football stadium, Wrexham Regent Street, St Asaph and Northop) that comprise modern facilities and beautiful listed buildings. The 14 academic schools offer a wide range of degree programmes and course options, with a strong emphasis on graduate employability.

Ashish from Haryana, India

Ashish's enterprising attitude brought him to North Wales, where he has excelled in his studies, met the Welsh First Minister, and immersed himself in Welsh culture.

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Aberystwyth prides itself on its warm welcome and inclusivity while at the same time as being a university rooted in excellence and research.

The main campus overlooks the stunning Welsh coast and must have claim to one of the best university environments in the UK, and the friendly town provides a home from home for university students and staff from more than 100 countries.

Lainie from New Mexico

As soon as Lainie saw Aberystwyth on her computer screen, she fell in love with the town and found her dream university subject to study.

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The University of Wales Trinity Saint David, known as UWTSD, is an employment-focused university that furnishes students with all the knowledge and skills to thrive after graduation. It has three main campuses in Wales, at Carmarthen, Swansea and Cardiff plus centres in London and Birmingham. All share a friendly community atmosphere.

UWTSD offers small class sizes and a high quality of teaching from lecturers who are active in research or industry. Students explore and learn the theory around their subject while gaining skills that boost their employment prospects.

RasithaBanu, from India

With her sights set on a career in cyber security, RasithaBanu chose UWTSD for her master’s degree studies, and instantly felt like she belonged.

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Swansea University is highly rated for teaching quality and student satisfaction and recently celebrated its centenary in 2020. Its two campuses are both just metres from the seafront. Singleton Park Campus was founded in 1920, overlooks Swansea Bay and is surrounded by acres of parkland. The new Bay Campus opened in 2015 and has its own private beach.

Swansea is a friendly and welcoming university that cares for its students. It’s known for its lively social scene, with an active students’ union and 170 clubs and societies. The city of Swansea is south west Wales’ cultural and entertainment hub with lively and student friendly nightlife.

Srushti from Mumbai, India

Srushti had dreams of living in a big city like London or New York. But it was after setting eyes on the magnificence of the Welsh coastline that she knew she had settled in the right place.

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USW has a unique approach to teaching through hands-on experience and partnerships with industry leaders. It prepares you for your chosen profession, and helps you become part of it before you graduate. Most courses also provide professional accreditations, giving graduates an additional competitive advantage. It’s why 95% of USW graduates are in full time work or further study within six months.

USW has campuses in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. Students can experience the diversity that south Wales has to offer – the buzz of the cities, the beauty of the coast, and the calm of the countryside.

Unnikrishnan from India

Unnikrishnan arrived in south Wales with the ambition of becoming a marketing professional. Roll on the clock one year later, and he’s done just that.

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Cardiff Metropolitan University can trace its ancestry back to the opening of the Cardiff School of Art in 1865. The two campuses at Llandaff and Cyncoed are within easy reach of Cardiff’s vibrant city centre.

It’s a close-knit community: students benefit from small class sizes and supportive tutors, and have the benefit of living in one of the UK’s most affordable cities, it also has great access to London, Birmingham, and Bristol.

Stella from California, USA

It began with an interest in rugby; today, it’s a passion for sports media. Stella swapped sunny California for Wales’ capital city of Cardiff to perfect her media skills. Now, she’s on track to turn her passion into a reality.

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Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff University is the biggest university in Wales and the 10th largest in the UK. Ambitious, innovative and creative, Cardiff University offers more than 300 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Cardiff University has been voted one of the 10 most beautiful campuses in the UK, and still uses some of the architecturally striking buildings it occupied when it was founded in 1883.

Cardiff also has great access to London, Birmingham, and Bristol.

Karlina from the US

Coming from a small town in the US, Karlina loves the vibrant city of Cardiff. From finding the perfect spot to study to making friends from all around the world, Karlina has made full use of her three years in the capital city.

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