University of Aberystwyth: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

University of Aberystwyth Highlight

Type of University	It is a public University that is globally reputed for ground-breaking research and teaching excellence.
Total Student Population	The total number of enrolled students of the concerned university is 9500.
Percentage of International Student Population	Among the total count of students, 6000 are from different countries across the globe. The percentage of international students is 18 percent.
Acceptance Rate	The University of Aberystwyth has an acceptance rate of 90%.
Student-Faculty Ratio	The ratio of student-faculty at the University of Aberystwyth is 16:1.
Number of Campuses	There are two primary campuses at the University of Aberystwyth. The total count of campuses in the concerned university of the UK is three, which are Gogerddan, Penglais, and Llanbadarn.
Number of Scholarships Awarded	50 eligible students are awarded each year with University Scholarships of 1000 pounds. Additionally, 100 Merit Awards are given by the university. Students, who are awarded, receive 1000 pounds during their first year.
Official Website	https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/
Official address	International Recruitment and Development, Aberystwyth University, Cledwyn Building, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DD, Wales, UK

About Campus and Accommodation

Accommodation types	Cost per semester
Tuition fees	3884.65 to 7769.31 pounds
Fees & scholarships	Per week from 56.11 pounds, Per Annum 2494.81 pounds
Sports center	435.08 pounds

The campus of Aberystwyth is located in the Mid-Wales coast's heart. The University of Aberystwyth has two campuses and some locations are for agricultural and research activities. The main teaching campus of Aberystwyth University is Penglais, which is located on the hill of Penglais overlooking the seafront and the town. The Aberystwyth University's campus has options for art & culture, student learning & services facilities, and sports facilities.

The best method to get the extreme university experience is to live in the accommodation of the University, it is just a little work from the campus. The accommodation has Cwrt Mawr Price Band, Fferm Penglais, Fferm Penglais Studio, and Pantycelyn options.

University of Aberystwyth Global Ranking

Aberystwyth University is one of the best private universities in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. The World University Ranking of QS of Aberystwyth University is rankings for 2023 placing it  #651-700. As per the QS World University Ranking by subject, the rank of the university is #151-200. As per the QS sustainability ranking, Aberystwyth University is ranked #601+. 

Acceptance Rate of the University

According to a recent report, the University of Aberystwyth has an acceptance rate of 90 percent and it also offers over 200 Graduate as well as Undergraduate programs. The aforementioned programs, offered by the University of Aberystwyth include History, Environmental Science, Economics, Geography, and Business and Management.

Top Courses Offered at the University of Aberystwyth

The University of Aberystwyth offers postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Accounting & Finance, Marketing, and Tourism, Economics, and Business & Management. Some top courses are listed below.

Undergraduate Courses

• Accounting and Finance and Computing
• Business and Climate Change
• Economics and International Relations
• Business Finance
• Business and Management and Computing
• Business Economics 
• Adventure Tourism Management
• Spanish and Adventure Tourism Management

Postgraduate Courses

• International Finance and Banking
• Accounting
• Agri Food Innovation
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• International Business and Marketing

The tuition fees for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of the concerned university are presented below.

Course Name	Tuition Fee
Master of Science International Business Management	18,096 pounds per year
Master of Business Administration	17,804 pounds per year
Master of Science Computer Science	18,096 pounds per year
Bachelor of Science Veterinary Science	17,610 pounds per year
Doctor of Philosophy Management and Business	16,345 pounds per year

The University of Aberystwyth Admission Process

The University of Aberystwyth has several processes for admission. The University of Aberystwyth accepts the admissions for Spring and Fall semesters. The University of Aberystwyth also accepts applications via the Portals of UCAS apart from the official admission portal of the University. Furthermore, the deadlines for the applications of International aspirants are 15 January and 30 June for Spring and Fall semesters. The University can accept applications for postgraduate programs all over the year. It provided the places which are still available and applications meet the minimal requirement. The University of Aberystwyth honored up to about 4316.28 pounds every year as financial support to prospective students in the form of bursaries, scholarships, and merit awards. The application fees of Aberystwyth University are around 11.22 pounds to 20.72 pounds.

Documents Required for University of Aberystwyth

A list consisting of all the required documents for taking admission to The University of Aberystwyth is provided here.

For undergraduate

• Certified translated copies of the previous degree
• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• References
• Proof of proficiency in the English Language
• Copy of passport with photograph
• Proof of scholarship or sponsorship
• Requirements of the specific program

For graduate

• Research proposal or details of the published project (for research courses)
• Portfolio within a maximum of 2 pages (in some cases)
• Curriculum Vitae (optional)
• More than two references
• Certified translated copies of the university
• Copies of previous degree certificates
• Certificates to prove proficiency in English

Exam Requirements for University of Aberystwyth

Applicants from other language-speaking countries are required to pass some exams in order to pursue further education courses in the concerned university of the UK. Those tests and the required minimum score to be qualified are mentioned in the following table.

Required Exam	Minimum Score for Qualification
TOEFL iBT	Overall 88, it includes writing (21), listening (21), speaking (23), and reading (22)
IELTS	6.5 overall along with a minimum of 5.5 in every component
Cambridge English	C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced, as well as B2 First. In addition to this, a lowest score of 175 is required on the scale of Cambridge English, in order to include 165 in every skill.
PTE Academic	Undergraduate candidates have required a minimum score of 59, and graduate aspirants are needed to be scored 62 marks.

Applicants from different countries across the globe are needed to be qualified in the aforementioned exams in order to prove their proficiency in English. Furthermore, for Indian aspirants, an alternative to the need for English is 70 to 80 percent.

University of Aberystwyth Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance at the University of Aberystwyth is presented in the subsequent table.

Cost	Amount per year
Tuition fees	13600 to 16800 pounds
Books, Equipment & Stationery	150 pounds
Social	1170 pounds
Food, Laundry & Toiletries	1800 pounds
Clothing	200 pounds
T.V. License	150.50 pounds
Travel Home	200 pounds
Extras	400 pounds
Total cost	17,670.5 to 20,870.5 pounds

Available Scholarships for the University of Aberystwyth

There are several scholarships available at the University of Aberystwyth, such as Undergraduate Scholarship, Postgraduate Scholarship, Sanctuary Scholarship, and Aberystwyth Pre-sessional English Refugee Scholarship. The Undergraduate Scholarship includes a reward for admirable research, Entrance Examination competition. There are some more scholarships in the concerned university, such as International Family Awards, and the Caru Aber International Award. New students from other countries are eligible for this scholarship; however, existing students of this university have the facility of the Caru Aber International Award. Additionally, the Sanctuary Scholarship of the University of Aberystwyth is only applicable to students who recently domiciled in the United Kingdom. The Aberystwyth Pre-sessional English Refugee Scholarship is an assisting scholarship for sanctuary-seeking learners.

Placements at the University of Aberystwyth

The career center of the University of Aberystwyth offers a wide range of services in order to support students.

Placement	Salaries
Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences	39,592 to 43,155 pounds
Learn Welsh administrator	22,197 to 24,715 pounds per annum
Aberystwyth Arts Centre retail team leader	20,688 to 21,761 pounds per year
Welsh Medium Careers Consultant	30,619 to 43,155 pounds each year

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