Established since 1872, Aberystwyth University has a long tradition of teaching and research excellence. As Welsh University of the Year, you will be surrounded by academic pioneers and studying in an exceptional coastal location.
University of the Year for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times, Good University Guide 2018 & 2019)
Gold Awards in the 2018 Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF 2018)
97% of our graduates were in work or further study 6 months after graduation (HESA 2018)
There were two reasons I decided to study at Aber – the department is the oldest in the world, established in 1919, and its prestigious reputation reached me even before I began thinking about studying at Aberystwyth University.
Nonetheless, life at Aber is not only about writing essays, sitting in the library or going to seminars. The department never fails to offer new opportunities to go beyond your basic academic duties. There are public lectures, research seminars and talks given by guest speakers almost every week. A talk was given by the former Director of the MI5, Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, for example.
If you are looking to explore and expand your knowledge further, with the wholehearted support from the academic community to constantly better yourself and achieve more, then Aberystwyth University is your place to study.
Akos Erzse
BA International Politics with Intelligence Studies
90% overall student satisfaction in the 2018 National Student Satisfaction Survey (NSS).
A top 40 UK University in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2016-2017).
Second/ Silver University of the Year in the What University Student Choice Awards 2019.