Aberystwyth University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #638 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #257 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #54 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #4 of 10 | In Wales |
| #81 of 1,001 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 148 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aber.ac.uk
- Languages
- English;Welsh
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), or equivalent, with 2 Advanced ('A') level, and 2 passes at Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level or foreign equivalent, e.g. International Baccalaureate |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January- March; March-June) |
We've calculated the 94% acceptance rate for Aberystwyth University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Aberystwyth University is a world-class research university with 19,934 scientific papers published and 518,950 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, and Computer Science.
Aberystwyth University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 264 | 2774 |
| 1991 | 291 | 2882 |
| 1992 | 234 | 2811 |
| 1993 | 250 | 2964 |
| 1994 | 259 | 3142 |
| 1995 | 262 | 3337 |
| 1996 | 279 | 3458 |
| 1997 | 311 | 3829 |
| 1998 | 387 | 3875 |
| 1999 | 387 | 4428 |
| 2000 | 367 | 5091 |
| 2001 | 332 | 5449 |
| 2002 | 301 | 6208 |
| 2003 | 336 | 7063 |
| 2004 | 290 | 7540 |
| 2005 | 326 | 8700 |
| 2006 | 398 | 9975 |
| 2007 | 391 | 11506 |
| 2008 | 473 | 12447 |
| 2009 | 459 | 13707 |
| 2010 | 511 | 15379 |
| 2011 | 493 | 16427 |
| 2012 | 575 | 18274 |
| 2013 | 611 | 20435 |
| 2014 | 621 | 21362 |
| 2015 | 570 | 23541 |
| 2016 | 529 | 23541 |
| 2017 | 592 | 24936 |
| 2018 | 551 | 26033 |
| 2019 | 533 | 30884 |
| 2020 | 539 | 35172 |
| 2021 | 653 | 42491 |
| 2022 | 471 | 38314 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Aberystwyth University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,000 - £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £14,000 - £16,000 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,500 - £10,000 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £14,000 - £18,000 |
The currency used is British Pound (GBP).
Aberystwyth University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Aberystwyth University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Biology, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, English, European Languages, Film, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Law, Library Science, Management, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sports, Theatre, Writing |
|---|
Aberystwyth University alumni
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Alex Jones
- Occupations
- television presenter
- Biography
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Charlotte Alexandra Jones is a Welsh television presenter, best known for co-presenting the BBC One magazine programme The One Show. She presented Tumble (2014), Close Calls: On Camera (2015–2016) and Shop Well for Less? (2016–2020).
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Rachel Roberts
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Rachel Roberts was a Welsh actress. She is best remembered for her screen performances as the older mistress of the central male characters in both Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) and This Sporting Life (1963). For each, she won the BAFTA Award for Best British Actress. She was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for This Sporting Life. Her other notable film appearances included Murder on the Orient Express (1974), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) and Yanks (1979).
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Gareth Jones
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Gareth Richard Vaughan Jones was a Welsh journalist who in March 1933 first reported in the Western world, without equivocation and under his own name, the existence of the Soviet famine of 1932–1933, including the Holodomor.
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Neil Hamilton
- Occupations
- politicianbarrister
- Biography
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Mostyn Neil Hamilton is a British former barrister and politician who has been leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) since 2020. He was the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton from 1983 to 1997 and a UKIP Member of the Senedd (MS) for Mid and West Wales from 2016 to 2021.
Aberystwyth University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Art History, Cinema and Television, Earth Sciences, Education, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, Geography, German, History, Italian, Museum Studies, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Spanish, Theatre, Writing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Science | Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geography, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Psychology, Rural Studies, Sports, Tourism, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Archiving, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Management, Law, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Political Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1872 |
| Motto | Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth |
| Colors | green, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Penglais Campus Aberystwyth, SY23 3FL United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |