Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth) is located on the beautiful coast of mid Wales, surrounded by breath-taking scenery of rolling hills and sea. The university, part of the local town affectionately known as “Aber”, forms a vibrant cosmopolitan cultural hub. This beautiful town offers some of the most picturesque views in Wales.

Whatever your interest, there is plenty to do in Aberystwyth; with beautiful sandy beaches just a stone’s throw away, and the Cambrian Mountains on our doorstep. There’s no beauty quite like the beauty of Aberystwyth.

Students love its location and social life, while it’s internationally renowned for the quality of its teaching and research.

Aberystwyth University has three faculties:

• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Business and Physical Sciences
• Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences

Our student reviewers were very positive about studying at Aberystwyth, with almost all celebrating the high-quality learning environment and sense of community at the University and in the town. During the  2019 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, Aberystwyth was presented with Gold in the Postgraduate category for a second consecutive year, and Silver in the University of the Year and International categories.

 Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“I found at my university everything I ever wanted and all the inspiration I need for my future. It is very friendly and supportive and its reputation impeccable. The cultural diversity is recognised and defended and students are provided with every facility they might need.”

“I am loving every minute of it so far. I have grown so much as a person. I’ve gotten more independent and made more friends and unforgettable memories.my classes are so fun to attend and I feel great about my course I chose.”

 “I am loving uni and I wouldnt go anywhere else. Aber is a great university 

With excellent support services, Year in Industry degree options and AberForward Internships, the University is passionate about giving students “real-world” experience in preparation for their future careers. It is also worth noting that 97% of our graduates are in employment or further education 6 months after graduating, according to HESA. (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018)

The high number of events organised by the careers service is mentioned by a number of our student reviewers.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Careers meeting and lots of emails about employment opportunities.”

“Running regular employability sessions, hosting career fairs and MEQ questionnaires are designed with career prep in mind.”

“Careers department offers many services such as drop in sessions and career fairs. Skills such as presenting are encouraged in my modules to improve transferrable skills.”

With excellent support services, Year in Industry degree options and AberForward Internships, the University is passionate about giving students “real-world” experience in preparation for their future careers. It is also worth noting that 97% of our graduates are in employment or further education 6 months after graduating, according to HESA. (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018)

The high number of events organised by the careers service is mentioned by a number of our student reviewers.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Careers meeting and lots of emails about employment opportunities.”

“Running regular employability sessions, hosting career fairs and MEQ questionnaires are designed with career prep in mind.”

“Careers department offers many services such as drop in sessions and career fairs. Skills such as presenting are encouraged in my modules to improve transferrable skills.”

With excellent support services, Year in Industry degree options and AberForward Internships, the University is passionate about giving students “real-world” experience in preparation for their future careers. It is also worth noting that 97% of our graduates are in employment or further education 6 months after graduating, according to HESA. (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018)

The high number of events organised by the careers service is mentioned by a number of our student reviewers.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Careers meeting and lots of emails about employment opportunities.”

“Running regular employability sessions, hosting career fairs and MEQ questionnaires are designed with career prep in mind.”

“Careers department offers many services such as drop in sessions and career fairs. Skills such as presenting are encouraged in my modules to improve transferrable skills.”

With excellent support services, Year in Industry degree options and AberForward Internships, the University is passionate about giving students “real-world” experience in preparation for their future careers. It is also worth noting that 97% of our graduates are in employment or further education 6 months after graduating, according to HESA. (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018)

The high number of events organised by the careers service is mentioned by a number of our student reviewers.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Careers meeting and lots of emails about employment opportunities.”

“Running regular employability sessions, hosting career fairs and MEQ questionnaires are designed with career prep in mind.”

“Careers department offers many services such as drop in sessions and career fairs. Skills such as presenting are encouraged in my modules to improve transferrable skills.”

Living costs This is the average annual cost of living for a student studying in the town where this uni is based.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£4,221

per annum

Being a campus University everything is within easy walking distance, meaning little to no travel costs.

Campus facilities include state of-the-art lecture rooms, practical labs, three libraries along with a range of cafes, restaurants and coffee shops. For the more active there’s a floodlit 3G pitch, a gym, weights room, dance studio, climbing wall and 50 acres of playing fields.

There’s also the award-winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre, featuring theatres and a cinema.

Students also have access to the National Library of Wales, which is one of only five copyright libraries in the UK.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“The university equipment for film and television is amazing and easily accessible.”

“Excellent. Clean, free to use, ideal for study.”

“Really good lots of available computer rooms and a good free gyms for student.”

Aberystwyth is a vibrant, cosmopolitan town and our reviewers love its location and social scene. Students and locals get on well in a close-knit community, and it’s recognized as one of the safest places in Wales to be a student. (Complete University Guide, 2018)  Nightlife is well-rated and if you want to shake off the night before, there are plenty of places to go walking with amazing views over the sea.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Busy, there’s always something you can do around!”

“Awesome, great town life and it’s very safe.”

“Cute and university student dominated. Walking the city is relaxing (except for the many many hills). Scenery is the key take away of the city life (not including the many pubs and parties to go to on the weekends and I guess weekdays).”

Cost of a pint This is the average cost of a pint.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£1.40 - £2.65

per pint

There are over 100 sports clubs and societies, with groups including the Debating Society and the Film Society. Sporting activities include football, rugby, hockey, equestrian, hiking, sailing, surfing and more – giving you the chance to get out and enjoy one of Aberystwyth’s greatest assets.

Our student reviewers found the clubs and societies at Aberystwyth to be inclusive and easy to get involved with, giving them such high ratings that they made the UK top ten in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019 in this particular category.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Welcoming. KICKBOXING is amazing, as well as musical treater.”

“Fun lots of events and trips as well as good social events.”

“As a committee member of a society myself I am extremely pleased with how the uni supports societies and clubs. There is something for everyone.”

Aberystwyth’s support services are highly rated, from academic help to emotional and practical support in times of crisis. Support includes health and wellbeing, study advice and financial help.

Student reviewers were incredibly complimentary about the support services at Aberystwyth, calling the teams approachable, friendly and accessible.

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Tutors are really supportive. You can go to them with everything and they will always provide some help. They know our needs and concerns and are really helpful in every single situation.”

“Excellent support with the hardship fund and mental health support if required, the uni makes an active attempt to be inclusive and their halls are managed well.”

“I love being able to contact my tutor any time I need either by email or personal meeting. I can talk with her about any kind of problems I had.”

UK students per year:£9,000

International Students per year:

• Full-time arts/social sciences: £13,450*
• Full-time science: £15,000*

 *Aberystwyth International Scholarships, worth £2,000 each year towards tuition fees, are available for International (non-EU) students commencing a full-time undergraduate programme in September 2019. See here for details and conditions. 

The university offers a generous package of Scholarships and Bursaries. They don’t need to be repaid and by combining selected packages together, it is also possible to receive over £40,000!

• Entrance Scholarships and Merit Awards – You will be required to sit two exams from the choice of subjects the university offer. Each exam lasts for an hour and a half. Depending on the marks you achieve in both papers, there are different levels of awards:

- FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS – £2,000 PER YEAR
We have 20 faculty scholarships available, which are worth £2,000 a year

- ENTRANCE  SCHOLARSHIPS – £1,000 PER YEAR We have 50 entrance scholarships available, which are worth £1,000 a year

- MERIT AWARDS – £1,000 IN THE FIRST YEAR 
We have around 250 merit awards, which are worth £1,000 in the 1^st year of study

REDUCED OFFERS* 
All Scholars and Merit Award holders will receive a reduced offer.

• Aberystwyth Bursary - A means-tested award to support students from lower income families
• Sports Scholarships - £500 per year and free Platinum Club membership of the University Sports Centre. Candidates may be awarded a Sports Scholarship if they can demonstrate that they have recently reached a high standard in their chosen sport, and a commitment to develop their performance in the field of sports while in the University.
• Music Scholarship - £650 per year, free membership of Music Centre ensembles and use of practice and library facilities. 
• Departmental awards - Up to £500 per year from the Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science departments
• Welsh Medium Study Scholarship – up to £250 per year by following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

• Aberystwyth University has a long-established global reputation for teaching and research in agriculture and rural science. IBERS provides a unique base for research in response to global challenges such as food security, bioenergy and sustainability, and the impacts of climate change. IBERS' scientists conduct research on genes and molecules, whole organisms and the environment. Become a student of IBERS and become part of the largest and best-resourced university department of its kind in the UK.
• Department of Geography and Earth Sciences – The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, and offers a wealth of Single Honours degrees, as well as numerous Joint Honours and Major/Minor programmes. The department of Geography and Earth Sciences were recently placed in the top 10 UK departments for Geography and Environmental Science (Times and Sunday Times Good Uni. Guide 2019), and received 100% satisfaction for their Human and Physical Geography degree schemes (NSS 2018).
• Department of International Politics - The period following the end of the First World War saw the establishment of the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, the first department of its kind in the world. A lot has changed since 1919 but the study of International Politics remains indispensable for understanding the changing world in which we live. In times of revolutions, hunger, turmoil and terrorism our teaching and research remain true to the department’s founding ideals: to strive for a safer and more just world order

• Aberystwyth University has a long-established global reputation for teaching and research in agriculture and rural science. IBERS provides a unique base for research in response to global challenges such as food security, bioenergy and sustainability, and the impacts of climate change. IBERS' scientists conduct research on genes and molecules, whole organisms and the environment. Become a student of IBERS and become part of the largest and best-resourced university department of its kind in the UK.
• Department of Geography and Earth Sciences – The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, and offers a wealth of Single Honours degrees, as well as numerous Joint Honours and Major/Minor programmes. The department of Geography and Earth Sciences were recently placed in the top 10 UK departments for Geography and Environmental Science (Times and Sunday Times Good Uni. Guide 2019), and received 100% satisfaction for their Human and Physical Geography degree schemes (NSS 2018).
• Department of International Politics - The period following the end of the First World War saw the establishment of the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, the first department of its kind in the world. A lot has changed since 1919 but the study of International Politics remains indispensable for understanding the changing world in which we live. In times of revolutions, hunger, turmoil and terrorism our teaching and research remain true to the department’s founding ideals: to strive for a safer and more just world order