Study Abroad Programs in Wales

Wales is located in a wide peninsula in the western portion of the islands of Great Britain. Its capital, Cardiff, is located in the southeast on the Severn Estuary and is an important seaport and shipbuilding center.

Cardiff. The capital of Wales is situated in the southern region on the Bristol Channel coast. Here you can stroll through endless parks, celebrate life at the many pubs at night, and watch a performance at the Wales Millennium Centre. Don’t miss the Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival in the summer or the Abergavenny Food Festival in September. You’ll also want to visit the National Museum and Art Gallery in Cardiff. This venue is second only to Paris for its selection of Impressionist art — take in masterful works by Rodin, Renoir and Monet, plus contemporary Welsh art.

Swansea. This coastal and second-largest city of the country is located in southern Wales. You’ll come across three impressive Grade One listed buildings: Swansea Castle, the Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston, and the Swansea Guildhall. You can consider Swansea University study abroad if you want to tack a highly reputable institution to your resume. Try some traditional seafood dishes: cockles and laverbread (oatmeal-covered seaweed). With plentiful parks, theaters, and festivals, you’ll have plenty to do to take your mind off your studies. 

Brecon Beacons ripples 45 miles across Wales from Llandeilo to Abergavenny. Splashing waterfalls, mountain plateaus, hollows, and more make up this beautiful area. Brecon Beacons National Park exhibits four distinct regions, which includes hills, a forest, mountains, and lakes. Wherever you’re studying in Wales, you’ll want to come see the dramatic landscapes of this area.