Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position85th percentile
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University profile
Aberystwyth University in profile
Aberystwyth University is a public university with around 11,000 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
11,170
Students
1872
Founded
306
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for Aberystwyth University, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position34th percentile
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Students continuing after their first year
Relative position74th percentile
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Subject strengths
Aberystwyth University ranks in the UK top 10 for 3 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#3 Agriculture & Forestry#3 Celtic Studies#4 Tourism Transport Travel & Heritage Studies#16 Manufacturing & Production Engineering#19 German#19 Iberian Languages#20 History of Art Architecture & Design#22 Italian
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where Aberystwyth University ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University is a public university with around 11,000 students, founded in 1872.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Visualisation Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 3BF.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Aberystwyth University at a glance.
1872
Founded
11,170
Students
Dyfed
Location
306
Programmes listed
Public university
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
Ways to study
How you can study at Aberystwyth University:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at Aberystwyth University, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to Aberystwyth University through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, Aberystwyth University considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to Aberystwyth University through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at Aberystwyth University
306 programmes at Aberystwyth University. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
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Complete programme list for Aberystwyth University; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (306 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
Aberystwyth University is a campus-based public university in Dyfed.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Dyfed
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at Aberystwyth University in Dyfed. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
8,970
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
13%
International
students from outside the UK
26%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White91%
Asian3%
Black1%
Mixed4%
Other1%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is Aberystwyth University right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Dyfed
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Aberystwyth University, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Aberystwyth University awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
Tuition is set under Wales’s own student-finance system. For eligible Welsh-domiciled students, Student Finance Wales can cover tuition and offers a mix of grant and loan for living costs.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Dyfed with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Aberystwyth University’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Aberystwyth University awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
Aberystwyth University is in Wales. Your funding route depends on where you normally live, not only where you study. Eligible Welsh-domiciled students apply through Student Finance Wales. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
For eligible Welsh-domiciled students, paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
Maintenance support
A mix of grant and loan, weighted to household income.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about Aberystwyth University
Is Aberystwyth University officially recognised?
Yes. Aberystwyth University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How big is Aberystwyth University?
Around 11,170 students, founded in 1872.
What can I study at Aberystwyth University?
306 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Aberystwyth University?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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