About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University is a historic institution which has provided world-class education since 1872. The university is known as a prestigious, safe and exciting place to study, with beautiful surroundings, modern facilities and a reputation for high-quality teaching and international research.

The quality of the teaching at Aberystwyth is regarded as some of the best in the UK. Within the latest Research Excellence Framework results (2021), 98 percent of the research carried out by the university was at an internationally recognised standard or higher. Students learn using the very latest information, from genuine experts in their respective fields.

As a result, students report excellent satisfaction with the overall experience of learning at Aberystwyth University. In the National Student Survey 2024, the university was rated top in Wales for student satisfaction, an award that it has won for nine years in a row. It’s also placed top 3 for Teaching Quality & Student Experience in the Good University Guide 2024.

The latest Graduate Outcomes Survey (June 2023, HESA) also shows that 92 percent of graduates are either in work or further study upon completion of their degree, which compares favourably with other institutions around the UK.

The university provides a wide range of modern facilities, most of which are conveniently located on the main campus in the town of Aberystwyth. Aberystwyth is situated in west Wales, between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay coast, providing a stunning destination for student life. With over 8,000 students, both the university and town come to life to form a vibrant, close-knit, and safe community with much to explore.

Aberystwyth is a warm and welcoming place which actively invites international students from all around the world and offers a range of initiatives to ensure students who travel from abroad settle in quickly.

Graduate outcomes

Degree schemes at Aberystwyth University are designed to equip students with transferrable employability skills. Various opportunities are provided by the university to improve job prospects, such as work tasters, summer schemes, internships, year in employment, volunteering initiatives, employer-led events, careers fairs and more.

A dedicated team in the university’s careers service supports and guides students towards their chosen career path with careful consideration of both academic and non-academic interests. The team can offer advice on potential career paths to explore, practical support on CV building or interview techniques, and guidance on the steps needed to best develop the skills needed for different fields.

Figures show that 92 percent of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Aberystwyth University Graduate Outcomes Survey, June 2023, HESA).

These favourable outcomes reflect the fact that graduates are equipped with the skills that experiences employers are looking for, reiterating the value of a degree from Aberystwyth University.

What’s new

All international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the academic year of 2025/26 are eligible for the university’s International Accommodation Award, which gives students the option of their university accommodation being entirely covered by the tuition fee or with a GBP 2,000 discount. Terms and conditions apply.

The university has recently had almost GBP 10 million investment in its historic Old College through the National Lottery. This fund will revitalise the iconic facility and develop it into a future centre of learning, culture and business enterprise for students and the wider community.

The facility will host several new venues including galleries, an entrepreneurial centre, studios, community rooms and large event spaces. As a result, students at the university will have a new focal point for national and international dialogue, innovation and community on their doorstep, reflecting the ongoing push by the university to offer the best facilities possible.