Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was chartered as University College of Swansea in 1920. It became a university in 2007. The university is a research-led institution with a strong focus on science, engineering, and medicine. It has a growing reputation for its research in areas such as marine energy, advanced materials, and data science. The university is located on a beautiful campus on the coast of Swansea Bay.