Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom | aber.ac.uk
Since 1872, Aberystwyth University (Wales, United Kingdom) has built a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research. We have 17 academic departments offering a range of subjects from Human and Earth Sciences, IT and Robotics through to Business, International Relations, Law and many more in between. Our teaching staff include world-leading experts in their fields, who teach internationally recognised 3-year specialist bachelor’s degrees. Aberystwyth University has been named the best University in the UK for Teaching Quality and Student Experience (Good University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times 2021) and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2022). We welcome students from all over the world to our friendly, outward-looking community. Set between the stunning coast of West Wales and the rugged Welsh mountains, Aberystwyth is a place of exceptional natural beauty where students come to learn, grow, and develop into world-class graduates.
Representatives
Arddun Arwyn
She/Her/Hers
Recruitment Manager for The Americas
(865) 396-3891
aha08@aber.ac.uk
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Rural
Closest Airport (Distance)
BHX (133 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
6,600 / 7,700
Average Class Size
No Answer
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
No Answer / 9% / 12%
Athletics Division
No Answer
Athletics League
No Answer
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
No Answer / No Answer
Mid-Range GPA
No Answer
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer / No Answer (90%)
Deposits
No Answer
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
UCAS (International)
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? Sometimes
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Rolling but it is recommended to apply before Mar 30.
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: Rolling but it is recommended to apply before Mar 30.
Spring: No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
A Separate Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Jan 29
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: Jan 29
Spring: No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/ug-studies/scholarships
Points of Pride
Aberystwyth University is the best university in the United Kingdom for Teaching Quality and Student Experience according to the Good University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times 2021 and is 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2022).
King Charles III the sitting British monarch studied at Aberystwyth University.
Aberystwyth University provides international students with the International Accommodation Scholarship, meaning the cost of housing is included in tuition fees.