The College, Swansea University is a public institution. It operates as part of Swansea University, which is a publicly funded university in the UK. The College primarily focuses on providing pathway programs for international and domestic students, preparing them for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the university.
As a public entity, it adheres to the regulations and funding structures typical of UK higher education institutions. This distinction ensures transparency, standardized tuition fees, and government oversight, differentiating it from private universities that rely on alternative funding models.
