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Aberystwyth University

Es. 1872 | Nid Byd Byd Heb Wybodaeth

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

7,845

Student Faculty Ratio

11.21

Internationality Factor

17%

Avg Tuition per Student

£6,795

Net assets (2024)

£89.0 milion

Total Income

£123.5 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

  • About
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  • Academic Requirements
  • Eco
  • Programs
  • Courses
  • Year Founded
  • Fun Facts
  • Public Figures

About

Aberystwyth University, founded in 1872, has garnered an international reputation for its excellence in teaching and cutting-edge research. The university consistently ranks among the top institutions in the UK, providing students with a distinctive and enriching educational experience.

This esteemed institution is dedicated to delivering superior teaching within a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment. Located on the stunning west coast of Wales, Aberystwyth University offers a unique campus experience enriched by one of Wales's largest Arts Centres, a comprehensive University Sports Centre, and a vibrant Students' Union. These...

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Visualisation Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 3BF
+44(0)1970622037

Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female53%
Male45%
Other2%
Not known0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Non-academic61%
Academic39%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree69%
Other undergraduate14%
Postgraduate (taught)14%
Postgraduate (research)3%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

For most postgraduate taught courses, applicants will generally need an undergraduate degree. Relevant professional experience and qualifications are also considered in some cases. A 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree is usually required for a research programme, and some taught courses may also require the same minimum grade. However, applicants without the minimum requirements, or those returning to study following a period of employment, are encouraged to still apply if they feel they have sufficient experience. The university is bilingual and accepts applications in both English and Welsh, but most courses are taught in English....

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Eco

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Programs

Student Distribution Graph

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Creative Arts and Design
  • Business and Management
  • Education
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Medicine and Health

Courses

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Year Founded

1872

Establishment of University College Wales

1893

The first issue of The Courier, the student newspaper, is published

1896

University College Wales becomes part of the University of Wales

1909

Opening of the Penglais campus

1927

Prince of Wales becomes the University’s first Chancellor

1940

Royal Charter granted to the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, allowing it to award its own degrees

1967

The Old College building, the original home of the university, becomes the first building to be granted a Grade 1 listing in Wales

2007

Renaming of University of Wales, Aberystwyth to Aberystwyth University

Public Figures

Malcolm Grant

Former Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council

Delyth Morgan

Vice-Chancellor

Lyn Evans

Particle physicist and director of CERN

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+44(0)1970622037

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