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Aberystwyth University is located on the coast of west Wales, nestled between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay. Aberystwyth is a diverse and welcoming community in a historic seaside market town that has a cosmopolitan Welsh culture. with so much on offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Aberystwyth University (Welsh: Prifysgol Aberystwyth) is a public research university in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding member institution of the former federal University of Wales. The university has over 8,000 students studying across three academic faculties and 17 departments.
About Us. Since 1872, we have built a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research. Today, we are home to students from all over the world. We pride ourselves on our welcome and inclusivity, while at the same time being a university rooted in excellence and research.
Over the past 150 years, Aberystwyth University has developed into a strong academic community of over 2,000 staff and 6,000 students from across the globe. We have 19 academic departments, organised into three faculties across the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
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Aberystwyth University has built a global reputation for its excellence in teaching and research and is within the top 50 UK universities in the Complete University Guide. Students can choose from a wide range of degree programmes and study options and are taught by subject-leading academics.
We are Aberystwyth University, and this is your place for learning and for life. Since 1872, we have built a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research. Today, we welcome students from all over the world and we are home to over 6,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Aberystwyth University offers an excellent student experience and is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK. Aberystwyth is Top in Wales for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2024) and is among the Top 3 UK Universities for Teaching Quality and Student Experience (GUG 2024).
Aberystwyth University, on the west coast of Wales, is your place to study, explore and grow. Since 1872, we’ve built a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research.
