Engineering Ranking, Requirements, Accreditation and Tuition, Swansea University

Among the nine universities in Wales, Swansea University stands out as a premier destination for aspiring engineers. The institution parades highly skilled tutors in the fields of science and engineering, who are deeply passionate about teaching and mentorship to make success of their students' academic careers. 

The Faculty of Science and Engineering,  Swansea University offers seven accredited undergraduate engineering courses with two degree options and offering three flexible pathways. Each of the engineering courses are top quality, ranking among top-40 in UK by the major ranking platforms in the world   

Listed below are the entry requirements,  tuition fees,  accreditation and ranking for engineering at Swansea University. 

Engineering Entry Requirements, Swansea University  

Standard Entry Requirements 

GCE A/level	ABB-BCC including grade B in Mathematics
International Baccalaureate	32 including 5 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level OR 32 overall with 5 in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level.
BTEC 3 Extended and National Diploma	D*D*D to include a Distinction in Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics.

GSCE/IGCSE  and English Language Proficiency Requirements 

GCSE/IGCSE	English language minimum of grade 4/C and mathematics minimum of grade 4/C
English language	IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component: reading, listening, speaking  and writing)

English language test result is required from the international students who first language is not English.

Engineering Ranking, Swansea University 

The Complete University Guide 2026:

• Aerospace Engineering: 16th
• Chemical Engineering: 22nd
• Civil Engineering: 26th
• Medical Engineering: 23rd
• Mechanical Engineering: 29th
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 36th

The Guardian University Guide 2026:

• Aerospace Engineering: 14th
• Chemical Engineering: 23rd
• Civil Engineering: 25th
• Biomedical and Medical Engineering: 34th
• Mechanical Engineering: 5th
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 23rd 

Both rankings demonstrate where Swansea University stands among UK institutions. Additionally, the Times Higher Education world university rankings places Swansea University in the top 251–300 globally.

The QS World University Rankings place Swansea University among the top-100 universities in the world across all it's engineering courses.

QS University Ranking 2026

• Chemical Engineering: 251-300
• Civil Engineering: 201-275
• Electrical and Electronic: 301-350
• Mechanical Engineering: 151-200
• Aerospace Engineering: 151-200 

The above rankings could not have been possible if not for the availability of good facilities, experience academic staff and host of other factors.

Engineering Tuition Fees, Swansea University 

The engineering tution fees at Swansea University is in such a way that international applicants pay almost 3X of what international students pay. This represents entry level tuition. 

For example:

UK Resident Students: £n per year 

International Students:  3(£n) per year 

The engineering tution fees is subject to change annually without notice.

Engineering Accreditation,  Swansea University 

Courses	Accreditor
Civil Engineering	Joint Board of Moderators:  Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) The Institution of Structural Engineers  (IStructE) Permanent Way Institution (PWI) Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
Chemical Engineering	Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Aerospace Engineering	Institution of Mechanical Engineers  (IMechE) and Royal Aeronautical Society  (RES)
Biomedical Engineering	Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)  and  Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	Institution of Engineering and Technology  (IET)
Material Science and Engineering	Institution of Materials, Mineral and Mining  (IOM3)
Mechanical Engineering	Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Al the above accreditation is with licence from the Engineering Council UK. If a course is not accredited,  it will not be taught at Swansea University.  

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