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Exchange & Visiting - Arrival Details

Start of semester

Welcome and Orientation for September semester 1 and full year exchange and visiting students will take place on Monday 22th September 2025, Full details to be confirmed. 

Teaching for Semester 1 (also referred to as TB1) of the 2025/26 academic year begins on Monday 29th Septmber 2025.  Detailed information about term dates is available online. 

 

Arrival Information

If you have any specific accommodation queries please contact Residential Services. For further details about travelling to Swansea, please refer to our webpage with information about travel options. International@CampusLife have produced a useful Travel and Accommodation guide for international students.

There is so much to explore, not only on our campuses, but in the wider Swansea area too. Before you join us and get started with University life, you should check out the Do you speak Swansea webpage.

You must keep up to date with the changing guidance published by the UK and Welsh governments. These websites are updated frequently so please ensure you check back regularly.

Entry to the UK

 

Travelling to Swansea

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Enrolment

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Healthcare & Wellbeing

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Visa Requirements

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Getting around

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Local transport

Students Walking off the bus on Singleton

Dates for your diary

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Pre-arrival checklist

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Moving in to campus housing

Shared student kitchen on Bay Campus

Buddy Programme

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Clubs and Societies

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Eduroam Wi-Fi

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FAQs

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