Aberystwyth University
University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2018
(The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide)
Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth) is located on the beautiful coast of mid Wales, surrounded by breathtaking scenery of rolling hills and sea. The University, part of the local town affectionately known as “Aber”, combines a distinct culture, proud history and cosmopolitan community. It is also the safest place in Wales and among the safest in the UK to study (The Complete University Guide 2016).
Student experience is at the heart of everything we do at Aberystwyth University and our recent survey results speak for themselves: University of the Year for Teaching Quality (The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018) and Top 5 UK university and Best in Wales for overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2017).
The University’s package of Scholarships is one of the most generous in the UK and we guarantee you Accommodation for your first year too.
*Aberystwyth University’s rankings are compared against the HE institutions listed in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
By sophieacain
I love this university, I definitely made the right choice in coming here. I cannot recommend Aber enough, but at the end of the day, choosing what university you want to go to is entirely subjective. This is a beautiful town with some of the most lovely people I've ever met. The university is improving, and the facilities available here are amazing.
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Open Days
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- Tuesday 10th July 2018
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- Saturday 15th September 2018
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- Saturday 13th October 2018
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Student Life in Aberystwyth
Aber is a lively seaside town where its close-knit community means you'll make friends in no time and have loads of opportunities to get involved in local activities or initiatives.
It has one of the highest numbers of pubs per square mile, so you’ll never be short of somewhere to go with your mates. There's plenty of boutique shops, cafés and coffee shops to hang out in too, if pubs aren’t your thing.
You don't have to travel far to be in the "great outdoors" where you can explore the stunning Welsh landscape and when the weather’s good the beach is the place to be - if you’re lucky you might even see dolphins!
If you’re feeling cultural you can visit the Aberystwyth Arts Centre (based on campus), National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth Castle or take a trip on the cliff railway.
And not to forget the wide range of Aber SU events, support services, sports clubs and societies too!
Travel Information
By Car
When you approach Aberystwyth by road look out for the bright yellow square signs containing a picture of a mortarboard (academic cap); these will lead you to Penglais Campus. More information here.
By Train
The train station is in the centre of town. Getting a taxi from the station costs around £5. More information here.
By Foot
It’s about a 20 minute walk to the Penglais campus from the train station.
Featured Societies
Aber Pride
AberPride is the LGBT+ Society of Aberystwyth University. We are there to support and provide a safe space for LGBT+ students as well as providing an array of events and campaigns.
African Caribbean Society
Aber's ACS is a diverse student society with a goal to unite students of different backgrounds to appreciate, promote and celebrate the African and Caribbean cultures in its ethnicity.
Aberystwyth Conservation Volunteers
Aberystwyth Conservation Volunteers organize conservation tasks every weekend of term, and Wednesday afternoons in our Campus Garden! We also have socials every Thursday. Everyone is welcome.
Medieval Re-enactment Society
Help bring history to life in a historically accurate, engaging and exciting way. There are regular training sessions, social meetups and craft workshops for you to come to throughout the year!
Roc Soc
The ONLY place in Aberystwyth for goth, rock, industrial and metal! A place for fans of all alternative genres to meet and enjoy Aberystwyth with nights out, gigs and many other little surprises.
Real Ale Society
The Aberystwyth University Real Ale Society This is the University's only society dedicated to beer - specifically Real Ale. We go to pubs both in Aber and in the rest of Ceredigion, visit breweries and beer festivals and work (with CAMRA) to promote real ale in the town and university.
Latest News
We always have lots going on! See our latest news or upcoming events.
Other Contact Details
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Undergraduate Admissions Information
Telephone: 01970 622021
Email: [email protected]
