Swansea Metropolitan University
| Address | Mount Pleasant Swansea SA1 6ED |
| Telephone | 01792 481000 |
| Fax | 01792 475037 |
| Website | www.smu.ac.uk |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor David Warner |
| Chairman of Governors | Dr Gerald Lewis |
Swansea Metropolitan University is one of the newest universities in the United Kingdom and received its university title in January 2008. Formerly known as Swansea Institute of Higher Education, it has been a centre for the delivery of vocational higher education for more than one hundred and fifty years. Its School of Art was established in 1853 and School of Teacher Education in 1872.
The University is located in the city of Swansea. There are four main campuses at Townhill, Mount Pleasant, Alexandra Road and Dynevor.
Swansea Metropolitan University’s Mission reads : Swansea Metropolitan University is a comprehensive, vocational, student-centred institution of higher education committed to widening participation, lifelong learning and the enhancement of employment opportunities. The University encourages regional, national and international access. The University is determined to provide a stimulating, progressive and sustainable environment for learning through excellence in teaching, applied research and consultancy.
| Academic profile 2008/09 | |
|---|---|
| Total students | 5,399 |
| Comprising | |
| Full-time students | 3,304 |
| Sandwich year out students | 0 |
| Part-time students | 2,095 |
