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| Intake Periods | September 2024, January 2025 |
About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University not only offers a fantastic learning environment but also an exceptional quality of life. Located on the west coast of the UK, Aberystwyth is both at the heart of Wales and home to a rich variety of people, cultures and beliefs.
For international students, Aberystwyth University offers a generous scholarship covering the cost of your accommodation (around £4,000 per year), as well as free gym membership, visa and immigration advice and careers support.
Aberystwyth has a lively social scene. The Students’ Union runs more than 100 clubs and societies from canoeing and computer gaming to a range of cultural and faith societies.
As a student at Aberystwyth University, the inclusive and safe environment will give you a chance to try different things, make new friends but more importantly, be yourself.
2nd in the UK for Student Experience (Good University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times 2024)
3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Good University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times 2024)
1st in England and Wales for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022)
Aberystwyth University is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to international fee-paying students by offering the prestigious International Accommodation Award. This exclusive opportunity grants students the choice of having their university accommodation fully covered by their tuition fees or enjoying a generous £2,000 discount! (T&C’s apply).
Despite being a medium-sized university, Aberystwyth University consistently earns top rankings in the U.K. for student satisfaction and exceptional teaching quality. Currently standing at 2nd place in the UK for Student Experience (Good University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times 2024), Aberystwyth University prides itself on providing an unparalleled educational journey.
Nestled in a charming small town, Aberystwyth University thrives within a diverse and welcoming community. With breathtaking mountains as your backdrop and the soothing sea at your doorstep, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in learning, forge lasting friendships, expand your horizons, and launch your career.
What their Students Say
“The best thing about Aberystwyth University is its student body. I’ve made lifelong friends during my time studying in Aber, and the lovely seaside town is handily connected to the Midlands, however, properly distant from the hustles from big cities – a perfect spot for people to bond with each other regardless of distinct cultural backgrounds, departmental specialisations and professional ambitions.
As an international student, the experience in Aber has helped me to establish a true connection to the UK and gain unique experience and knowledge of Wales and the West Midlands (which is uncommon for Asian students as most complete their studies in England). Both have become crucial factors that helped set me apart in my later career development – I now work in commercial banking.
If you’re also an international student about to start your life chapter in Aberystwyth University, you will be totally taken very good care of at Aber, and my only advice to you would be: dream big from your Welsh hometown!”
“My Favourite thing about Aberystwyth has to be the environment.
Not only the natural one which Aber is absolutely rich in, from beautiful coastlines to hills to rivers, the town has everything I could ever wish for. But also, the people. Both the university and the town have the friendliest people and will always give the warmest of welcomes every time you come back.”
Aberystwyth University Gallery
Aberystwyth University Subject Areas
Subject Areas
Accounting and Finance, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business and Management, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computing and IT, Creative Media, Creative Writing, Criminology, Design and Crafts, Drama and Dance, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English and Creative Writing, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism, International Relations, Law, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Nursing and Midwifery, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Science, Sociology, Sports and fitness, Veterinary Science
Apply to study at Aberystwyth University as an international student
