Aberystwyth University, the UK. Course information, rankings and reviews

Aberystwyth University

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THE World Ranking: 601

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Aberystwyth was established in 1872 and was the first university to be established in Wales, with two campuses, including the Penglais Campus and Llanbadarn Campus. Today, it has over 7,000 registered students, including over 1,100 postgraduates across 17 academic departments. Courses at Aberystwyth are offered through three faculties: Arts and Social Sciences; Business and Physical Sciences; Earth and Life Sciences. The various subjects offered by the university include art, biological studies, computer science, Geography, history, law and criminology, management and business, mathematics, sports and exercise science, theatre, film and television studies, among others. Aberystwyth was the first university in the world to establish a Department of International Politics. All first-year students are guaranteed accommodation in the university residences.

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DIVERSITY INDEX
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98 International student nationalities at this university

FEEL AT HOME INDEX
Source: HESA

4.12% International students from USA

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
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601

QS World University Rankings 2026
Source: QS

741

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AVERAGE TUITION FEE PER YEAR

UNDERGRADUATE

£12,208

POSTGRADUATE

£14,699

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image Anonymous, France

Lively and lovely place

Aber is the best place to studying, partying, do whatever you want in amazing conditions,  I promise that you will never forget this town.
I've chosen Aver because of the really attractive department but also for the landscape around the city and the beautiful hilly region.

Aber is the best place to studying, partying, do whatever you want in amazing conditions, I promise that you will never forget this town. I've chosen Aver because of the really attractive department but also for the landscape around the city and the beautiful hilly region.

image Anonymous, France

Amazing Aber

The University is a wonderful place to meet people from everywhere in the world. EVerybody is nice and helpful. The location is also unique and wonderful as the uni is situated half in the mountains and half nearby the sea.

The University is a wonderful place to meet people from everywhere in the world. EVerybody is nice and helpful. The location is also unique and wonderful as the uni is situated half in the mountains and half nearby the sea.

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