University of Wales, Newport - United Kingdom

The University of Wales, Newport, established in 1975 as the 'Gwent College of Higher Education' adopted its present name in the year 2002 after becoming affiliated to the University of Wales and being awarded full university status. The university is one of the fastest growing universities in the UK. It has had significant increases in the number of applications, contrasting against the national trend which has seen falling numbers. The Times Good University Guide ranked the university at no. 78 amongst all top universities in the UK in 2008.

The university caters to its students through its four academic schools:

• Art, Media and Design
• Newport Business School
• Education
• Health and Social Sciences

The University of Wales, Newport, established in 1975 as the 'Gwent College of Higher Education' adopted its present name in the year 2002 after becoming affiliated to the University of Wales and being awarded full university status. The university is one of the fastest growing universities in the UK. It has had significant increases in the number of applications, contrasting against the national trend which has seen falling numbers. The Times Good University Guide ranked the university at no. 78 amongst all top universities in the UK in 2008.

The university caters to its students through its four academic schools:

• Art, Media and Design
• Newport Business School
• Education
• Health and Social Sciences