University of South Wales
About
The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. The university is the second largest university in Wales in terms of its student numbers, and offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university has th...
The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. The university is the second largest university in Wales in terms of its student numbers, and offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university has three main faculties across its campuses in South Wales.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 6 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,530
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
- Staff
- 2,060
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of South Wales?
University of South Wales's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1251-1300, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank 1501.
When was University of South Wales founded?
University of South Wales was founded in 2013.
What are the top subjects at University of South Wales?
Top subjects at University of South Wales include: Engineering & Technology, Education & Training, Psychology, Clinical & Health, Social Sciences.
Where is University of South Wales located?
University of South Wales is located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom.