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2nd / 131

2020 WUSCAs Overview ranking

The overall ranking was decided by students from this institution rating them in a Whatuni review. This formed the basis for the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).

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2nd / 131

WUSCA ranking The overall ranking is decided by students from this institution rating them in a 2020 Whatuni review. This forms the basis of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs for short).

58th / 130

CUG ranking Source: Complete University Guide 2022

6,480

Undergraduate students Source: HESA, 2021 (note: only applies to undergraduate records)

  • 83%
    Full-time
    17%
    Part-time
  • 77%
    School leavers
    23%
    Mature students
  • 85%
    Undergraduate
    15%
    Postgraduate
  • 81%
    UK
    19%
    International
  • 85%
    % in job or further study Source: DLHE, 2021

 

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 a student’s interest, they will find plenty of activities and services in the town of Aberystwyth. It benefits from a number of stunning beaches and coastlines within easy reach, and the Cambrian Mountains offer an endless array of outdoor pursuits. 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

Aberystwyth University students on Whatuni say:

“Really putting the students first. The town has a really lovely community atmosphere and students are at the centre of this.”

“I absolutely love it at Aberystwyth university. Would never study anywhere else now.”

“Over the past 3 years, this university has not only provided me with the opportunity to grow my knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence, it has allowed me to grow into a more well-rounded individual.”

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