Aberystwyth is a campus university, where students can find everything they need for a rewarding student experience within easy walking distance. The campus is home to university accommodation, teaching and studying facilities, including two libraries, state of the art lecture rooms and practical labs, the students’ union, Wales’s largest arts centre, a sports centre and a number of restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops.
The Aberystwyth University Sports Centre offers a range of facilities to support Aberystwyth student’s health and well-being, including a gym, a weights room, dance studio, swimming pool and climbing wall. The university also has 50 acres of playing fields and a floodlit 3G pitch.
The award-winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is situated at the centre of the campus and is the perfect place to relax and socialise. It is home to theatres, a cinema, cafes and galleries and hosts a range of shows, festivals, and exhibitions throughout the year.
Aberystwyth students also have the National Library of Wales on their doorstep, which is one of only five copyright libraries in the UK – the perfect place to conduct research or find a quiet place to work.
Reviews:
“Great, they refurbished the library recently and it's a really nice space to work in.”
“Always refurbishing and modernising, no complaints.”
Aberystwyth University is a campus university, so students will find that everything they need for a rewarding lifestyle and great degree programme is within easy walking distance. As a result, students will benefit from little to no travel costs, as well as always being in the centre of a vibrant and exciting student community.
Campus facilities include state-of-the-art lecture rooms, practical labs, three libraries along 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:
“Physical sciences have their own library. Great resources and desk space.”
“Great, they refurbished the library recently and it's a really nice space to work in.”
“Always refurbishing and modernising, no complaints.”
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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You'll be shocked by the number of clubs and societies on offer at Aberystwyth University. There's something for everyone! As well as being able to pick different clubs and societies, most courses let you choose modules at different points through your degree.
As well as personalising your course through optional modules, you may have the chance to do a work placement during your studies. Developing your professional skills through work placements is a great way to add to your CV and boost your employability.
If you want a job you love (and who doesn't?), getting a job in a field you're passionate about is a great place to start. By studying a subject you really enjoy, you'll be qualified for a range of jobs relating to that subject, which you'll hopefully love.
For those who aren't ready to give up on education after an undergraduate degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study such as a master's or even a PhD.
Aberystwyth University's accommodation is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. All your bills are included in your rent, you'll have free WiFi and your rent also includes security and maintenance.
You'll have access to communal areas like kitchen and dining facilities, where you can socialise with other students you're living with. Disabled students will find several rooms adapted in accessible halls to suit a range of access requirements.
