Aberystwyth University

Study for a brilliant future at Aberystwyth, the best place in the world to be a student with the highest level of student satisfaction (2009 International Student Barometer).

Aberystwyth University produces high quality, internationally renowned research, which furthers to the intellectual, cultural, social and economic needs of the world.

Studying here means that you will be part of a friendly and safe community with an inclusive atmosphere. With around 7% of students from overseas it’s a great place to immerse yourself in a completely new experience.

Aberystwyth is on the west coast of Britain surrounded by beautiful mountains, close to Snowdonia National Park and Pembrokeshire. Aberystwyth has solid links with business and local resources including The National Library of Wales. What’s more, you’ll be in fine company amongst some of our notable alumni including HRH The Prince of Wales, President Kabbah of Sierra Leone, David Prosser (CEO of Legal and General), Tom Singh (founder of New Look stores) and Belinda Earl (CEO of Debenhams).

But it’s not all about academic achievement. At Aberystwyth you can enjoy lots of cultural activities on campus including music, cinema, art, theatre and dance. You can also keep fit by joining with your choice of over sixty sports clubs including aikido, table tennis, fencing, netball, judo, squash, volleyball, sailing, rowing and water polo.

You can take part in a wide variety of outdoor sports including cycling and walking clubs, windsurfing, horse riding and climbing, play team sports or work out at the gym. If you like to socialise then any one of our societies are there to help you make friends, learn about new cultures and enjoy your hobbies.

Academic focus

Study effectively with world-class resources.

We pride ourselves on our world-class resources. The University recently spent £1.2m on new materials, and the Libraries hold a substantial collection including over 800,000 printed volumes, manuscripts, journals, articles, electronic information services and e-learning tools. Books not available in the University can be ordered via the Inter-Library Loans Service. As well as four substantial libraries on campus, you have access to vast resources at the prestigious National Library of Wales nearby.

Our campus is designed so that you can access your accommodation, the library, seminar and computer rooms, restaurants, sports facilities and the Students’ Union easily. Everything you need is within walking distance and this means you’ll never have to worry about going too far to get what you need.

Once you are accepted to study here, you are guaranteed University accommodation. Catered and self-catering accommodation is available depending on your preferences and budget. Study rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and free computer network connections.

As an international student of Aberystwyth, you can avail of all the services that the University offers as well as specialized help in areas that are relevant to you including the International Student Advise Centre. The International Student Advisers offer confidential help and advice from the on a wide range of issues from academic questions to personal matters. You can also research your future prospects at the Careers Advisory Service with guidance on your CV, work experience, postgraduate study and life after university.