Swansea is a city of skilled, creative people. 47.7% of the working population is qualified to degree level or higher.

Swansea is home to two award-winning universities and one of Wales’ leading FE colleges.

Swansea University is ranked 25^th in the UK and is the top university in Wales according to The Guardian University Guide 2024. It has also been named as the top Welsh University by The Times and Sunday Times in its 2024 survey. With a global reputation for research and a strong track record for collaborating with businesses to make tangible impacts, Swansea University is a huge asset to the city. Its student numbers top 20,000 and its Computational Foundry drives research into computational and mathematical sciences, making Swansea a global destination for computational scientists and industrial partners.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is a Dual Sector (higher and further education) University with campuses across the Swansea Bay City Region. UWTSD has recently opened The Innovation Matrix at its SA1 Innovation Quarter campus. The Matrix will focus solely on digital innovation and adds to the university’s portfolio of research specialisms that see it connect with and support industry in many sectors. It is ranked in the top 10 of UK universities for student satisfaction (NSS 2023).

Gower College Swansea, Swansea’s major HE provider and one of Wales’s leading colleges has 14,000 students on campuses throughout the city. With both vocational and academic pathways, the college offers a wide variety of educational possibilities. The College also benefits from a training arm that provides bespoke solutions for local companies.