Glamorgan -Top New University in Wales

Founded in 1913, University of Glamorgan is a top new university based in Wales with campuses in Trefforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff.

The university has the following Faculties and Departments:
  • Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries, the Atrium
  • Faculty of Advanced Technology
  • Faculty of Health, Sport & Science
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Further Education and Collaborative Activities
  • Glamorgan Business School
Rankings and Ratings:

- ranked as the top new university in Wales, and placed among the Top 10 new universities in the UK, according to the Guardian University Guide 2009. It is placed 58th overall out of 117 leading institutions in the UK.

- ranked 77th of the 113 British universities (Times Good University Guide 2009).

- 80th in the Guardian University Guide 2010.

- 55th in the Times Ranking of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport, Recreation and Tourism Programs 2009.

- 46th for Drama, Dance and Cinematics, 49th for Art and Design courses, 62nd for History Degree Courses (Times 2009).

- 13th in the Green University League Table (Times Higher Education).

- 31st for General Engineering (Times 2008).

- 68th nationally in the Daily Telegraph University Ranking 2007.

- 66th in the Financial Times Ranking of British Universities 2003.

- awarded a grade of 4 out of 5 for quality of teaching (2006 National Student Survey).

Contact:
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd
Wales
UK
CF37 1DL
Website: http://www.glam.ac.uk/

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