Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Aberystwyth University is a university in Aberystwyth, Wales - Ceredigion, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: 801-850 (topuniversities.com). 297 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September, January and May.
Aberystwyth University is a public university founded in 1872 on the west coast of Wales, between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay. It is a small, close-knit campus-town university with the Penglais campus overlooking the sea. It has ranked top in Wales for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey for ten consecutive years to 2025, and was named University of the Year for Sustainability in the Good University Guide 2026. For Bangladeshi students, applicants with exceptional HSC results (grade A, 80%, 5.0 overall) and SSC 5.0 may qualify for direct undergraduate entry, with an International Foundation Certificate as the alternative route. Students domiciled in Bangladesh must pay the full first-year tuition fee as a deposit for CAS eligibility.
- Top in Wales for student satisfaction for 10 consecutive years through 2025 (NSS)
- University of the Year for Sustainability and Top 10 for Teaching Quality (Good University Guide 2026)
- Top 10 in the UK for Academic Support (NSS 2026)
- Zero-cost International Accommodation Award for international fee-paying students (terms apply)
- Accommodation guaranteed to first-year students who choose university housing as first preference
- Tuition fees frozen at entry level for international undergraduates
- Aberystwyth Bangladesh Scholarship: 2,000 GBP per year tuition discount for UG
Courses (297)
- BSc Agriculture — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Accounting and International Finance (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc Biomedical Science (with integrated year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Business Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Business Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Business Information Technology (with integrated year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Business Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Business and Climate Change — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Business Information Technology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Business and Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Business and Management (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc Business and Management / Modern Languages — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Business and Management and Computing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MBiol Biochemistry — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MBiol Biology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Behaviour Change — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Biodiversity and Conservation Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MBA Business Administration — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MRes Biosciences — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA Celtic Studies — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA Childhood Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games (with integrated year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Computer Science (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with integrated year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA Creative Writing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Criminal Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Criminology and Sociology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Computer Science / Mathematics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA Cultural Heritage Studies: Libraries, Archives and Museums — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Computer Science / Physical Geography — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA Creative Writing and Drama and Theatre — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA Creative Writing and Film and Television — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Aberystwyth University located?
Aberystwyth University is in Aberystwyth, Wales - Ceredigion, United Kingdom.
What courses does Aberystwyth University offer?
Aberystwyth University lists 297 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc Agriculture, BSc Accounting and International Finance (Top-up), BSc Biomedical Science (with integrated year in industry), BSc Business Economics and BSc Business Finance. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Aberystwyth University?
Published fees at Aberystwyth University: Undergraduate Humanities (BA) 2026/27 £19,190; Undergraduate Sciences (BSc) 2026/27 £21,875; Master's Humanities/Business (MA) 2026/27 £20,805; Master's Sciences (MSc) 2026/27 £22,410; MBA 2026/27 £21,930; Undergraduate Humanities (BA) 2027/28 £20,400. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Aberystwyth University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Oxford ELLT, Trinity ISE and PTE Academic.
When are the intakes at Aberystwyth University?
Aberystwyth University runs intakes in September, January and May. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027.
Does Aberystwyth University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Aberystwyth Bangladesh Scholarship (UG) (2,000 GBP tuition discount per year); Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (PG) (2,000-3,000 GBP tuition discount (based on degree classification)); International Accommodation Award (Zero-cost university accommodation (subject to availability)).
How do I apply to Aberystwyth University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Aberystwyth University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment