Aberystwyth University

The ultimate study location

Established in 1872, Aberystwyth University has built a global reputation for teaching excellence and groundbreaking research. As a small, safe university town, we offer a supportive and welcoming community to students from around the world. Located on the west coast of Wales, our vibrant coastal town has been drawing students for over 150 years, thanks to its exceptional academic environment and rich student experience. Watch to discover why international students choose to study with us.

Academic excellence

Aberystwyth is a research-led University that celebrates innovation and knowledge creation. Ranked within the top 3 UK universities for teaching quality and student experience (GUG 2024, The Times and Sunday Times), we’re proud of our commitment to excellence. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 98% of the research submitted by our academics was considered world-class. We also consistently rank highly for student satisfaction and were voted the top university in Wales for student satisfaction in the 2024 National Student Survey.

Our courses

We offer courses across 32 subject areas, all designed to give you choice and flexibility. Many single honours degrees offer an integrated foundation year, year in industry, studying abroad or an integrated masters, providing flexibility in your academic journey.

Life on campus

Often referred to as the cultural capital of Wales, Aberystwyth offers more than just academic excellence - it provides an exceptional student experience. With staff and students from over 100 countries, our campus-based university is a friendly cosmopolitan hub. Everything you need is conveniently located in one place, creating a close-knit community feel, and the campus itself is just a short walk from the town centre and Aberystwyth’s iconic seafront, offering breathtaking sea views, coastal walks, and three beaches to explore. Our campus is also home to modern accommodation, restaurants and cafes, the main library, and the renowned National Library of Wales. At the heart of campus life is the lively Students’ Union, which supports over 100 clubs and societies, and one of Wales’s largest Arts Centres, featuring a boutique cinema, a theatre, live music events, art exhibitions, and creative workshops.

Your arrival

We’re here to make your journey to Aberystwyth as smooth as possible, from your application to settling into campus accommodation. To help you prepare, we run webinars covering everything you need to know, including finalising your application, securing your CAS, applying for a visa, and booking accommodation. We also provide a free airport pickup service for new international students arriving in the UK.

Scholarships

We offer a variety of scholarships to international fee-paying students, in addition to our International Accommodation Award, where the cost of your university-managed accommodation could be included in your tuition fees. Living in university-managed halls comes with added benefits too, including free membership of our Sports Centre, which includes free access to the gym, fitness classes, swimming pool, climbing centre and more. To help with travel costs, we also provide all first-year undergraduate students with a free 16-25 rail card so you can spend your spare time exploring Aberystwyth and beyond.

Get in touch

Learn more at aber.ac.uk/international. Use the ‘Your Country’ filter to find information on entry requirements, English language requirements, fees, scholarships, partners and agents. Contact our International Recruitment team at +44 (0)1970 62 2990 or via email at international@aber.ac.uk.