Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, UK
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About the University
Aberystwyth University was founded in 1872 as University College Wales, Aberystwyth, becoming a founder member of the federal University of Wales in 1894. It opened with 26 students, funded through public and private subscriptions, and became an independent university in its own right in the 1990s.
Location
The university’s main Penglais campus overlooks Aberystwyth, on the west Wales coast, with its historic Old College building in the town itself.
What Students Can Study
Aberystwyth offers courses across three faculties and 17 departments, with particular recognition in computer science alongside a broad range of other subjects. Specific course content, structure, and entry requirements vary by department and should be checked directly with the university.
Why Students Consider This University
Students often consider Aberystwyth University for its long history as one of Wales’s oldest universities and its coastal setting on the west Wales coast.
Studying in Aberystwyth
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Applying to Aberystwyth University
StudyUKToday can help with your application to Aberystwyth University: understanding your course options, preparing your documents, matching you to the right course, and preparing and submitting your application. This is free for students; we're paid by the university once you enrol, not by you.
Aberystwyth University makes its own admissions decisions. We support and guide your application; we don't decide the outcome.
Important Information
Course availability, entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines, and other admissions requirements can change and vary by course. Always confirm current details directly with Aberystwyth University or with our team before relying on them.
