A public university formed in 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. Multiple campuses across South Wales, focusing on careers and applied learning.
Address: Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, Wales, United Kingdom
Creative Industries, Engineering, Business
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with industry in Wales and beyond, including aerospace (Aerospace Wales), creative sectors (Screen Alliance Wales), and public services. Focus on employability and work placements.
Research:
Applied research in areas such as sustainable energy, cyber security, creative industries, health and social care, and engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
Gareth Evans, Asif Kapadia, Bernard Cornwell (attended predecessor)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2800
Current students***:
23000
Foreign students***:
15%
Cumulative former students***:
150000
Pros
Wide range of vocational and academic courses, strong industry links and focus on employability, multiple modern campuses.
Cons
Spread across multiple locations which can be a drawback for some, variable reputation across different subject areas.
Best For
Students seeking career-focused degrees with strong industry connections, particularly in creative industries, engineering, and business in South Wales.
- Cybersecurity, Engineering, Innovation, Product Development, Project Management, Quality Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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