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Staff are great Facilities are good Food and drink is expensive

The location is fantastic and everything is super close together which is really helpful, the student union is amazing and there are so many societies to join and I feel really supported by the university staff as well.

Overall, my uni experience has been really good. I like how supportive the lecturers are and how the course focuses on practical skills, which helps me prepare for my future career. I’ve also enjoyed meeting new people and improving my confidence. One thing that could be better is the organisation—sometimes timetables and assignment details aren’t very clear and can feel last-minute. But overall, it’s a great place to study and just needs a bit more organisation to make it even better.

It really gives a broad range of activities, clubs, sports, music and societies that you can take part in other than just studying. I think I could be improve by giving feedback on students who fail to get a job in Uni, they said they will but they never did.

The campus is such a lovely place to live and study at. The Students’ Union doesn’t seem to be very active and is often quiet

I genuinely regret choosing Aberystwyth University, and it has been one of the worst decisions of my life. The environment feels incredibly monotonous and isolating. The steep hill separating the university campus from the town creates a real physical and social divide — most students only cross it when they absolutely have to. As a result, campus life feels disconnected from the town, and the overall atmosphere is dull and unwelcoming. Mental health struggles are a serious issue here. A few years ago, a Computer Science student named Charlie tragically took his own life, an event that highlighted deep problems with student wellbeing and support at the university. I strongly encourage anyone considering Aberystwyth to research this incident and the surrounding concerns. Another thing I wish I had known beforehand is how heavily politicised the university and town are. There is constant and very prominent exposure to LGBT+ flags, clubs, events, and activism — far more than I expected or was comfortable with. It dominates the social and visual environment in a way that wasn’t clear from the marketing or open days. On top of everything, the value for money is poor. Tuition fees have increased every single year I’ve been here, with students essentially forced to pay more or drop out. For what you get — both academically and in terms of student experience — it simply isn’t worth the cost. There are far better universities in the UK that offer a more vibrant, balanced, and supportive environment. Think very carefully before choosing Aberystwyth.

Do better. I am paying a lot of money to go to a university that is cutting its staff and reducing budgets for my education. I hate that my money is instead going to support the genocide in Gaza. I stand with the staff at UoE, and they have been very helpful, but they are often overworked and stressed.

Do better.

The best aspect of the uni experience would be the campus. There are many things to do here, as long as you actually head over to the Hope Park campus. I didn’t do this for the first two years but did in the final year and it was life changing!

Best - Approachable people Worst - Less uni-wide events