Aberystwyth University first opened in 1872 in the Welsh seaside town after which it is named. On the west coast of Wales between Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains, students will become part of a friendly, outward-looking community where the far horizon inspires ambition and aspiration. The university’s Penglais campus was the first in wales to achieve a Green Flag Award for the high quality of its environment, while Aberystwyth itself was awarded the title of ‘Greatest Town’ by the Academy of urbanism in 2015 for its shops, restaurants, nightlife, and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

In addition to helping students to develop discipline-specific knowledge and critical thinking, courses at Aberystwyth aim to equip students with the life skills they will need for their careers after graduation. The institution has been named Welsh University of the year in the times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020, and is the only university in the UK to have been awarded University of the Year for Teaching Quality by the Times and Sunday Times, Good University Guide (2018 + 2019) for two consecutive years.

Why Aberystwyth University:

Student Life: Be it the renowned Black House or a random barbecue on the beach, Aberystwyth has a lively social scene, and its Students’ Union runs more than 100 clubs and societies from canoeing and computer gaming to moot debates and musical theatre. The Penglais campus is home to Wales’s largest Arts Centre with a boutique cinema, theatre and live music venue as well as exhibitions, classes, cafes, and a bar.

Research Excellence: From developing Miscanthus bioenergy crops to the study of medieval history and the exploration of Mars, Aberystwyth has a long-standing reputation as a research led university. Lecturers include academics who are leaders in their respective fields of study who will share with students the latest thinking and discoveries in their subject area. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), 95% of the research submitted by Aberystwyth University academics was considered world class, and the institution continues to build upon historic strengths in addition to exploring new frontiers of knowledge and understanding.

Employability: Alongside the modules students study for their degree, they will also be offered opportunities to help them to prepare for life after graduation. The Careers service provides a programme of workshops and training sessions to help students develop the skills they will need for their futures. Many courses will give students the change to expand their horizons by spending part of their degree course studying abroad or they could choose a course that offers a year of industrial placement.

Student Satisfaction: Aberystwyth is recognized as one of the best universities in the UK for student satisfaction according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS 2020). Aberystwyth is the best university in Wales, and of all the universities features in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020, is one of the top universities in the UK for overall student satisfaction. With an overall students satisfaction rating of 90%, Aberystwyth has outperformed the UK figure of 83% by 7 percentage points, making Aberystwyth the top university in Wales for overall student satisfaction for the 5th year running.

General:

•     School ID: 1829
•     Provider ID#: 10007856
•      Founded: 1872
•      Type: Public, University
•      Total Students: 8000+
•      Int. Students: 1500+

Financial:

Avg Cost of Tuition/Year – £12,958.00 GBP

Cost of Living/Year – £12,180.00 GBP

*Application Fee – £0.00 GBP

*Charged once per application

Estimated Total/Year – £25,138.00 GBP

Signature Programs:

•     Arts
•     Sciences
•     Business, management and economics