Aberystwyth University
Established in 1872, as the first University College in Wales, Aberystwyth University is one of the UK’s most important institutions. Our reputation for research power, teaching excellence, graduate employability and our unbelievable location are what set us apart from other universities.
Aberystwyth is a vibrant and welcoming university town in a stunning location on the west coast of the UK. It is both at the heart of Wales and home to a rich variety of cultures, people and entertainment. It is home to the impressive National Library of Wales: one of few places to contain a copy of every book ever printed in the UK.
For international students, we offer generous Scholarships covering the cost of your accommodation, as well as free gym membership, visa and immigration advice, careers support and transport to Aberystwyth upon arrival to the UK.
Applications are typically processed within 4 weeks of receiving them.
Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
Application information
First-year
For those wishing to study at Aberystwyth you should meet some set entry requirements. If you are applying from outside the USA, please find additional entry requirements on the Your Country page.
USA Entry Requirements
Minimum final GPA of 3.0 - 3.2 (depending on the subject to be studied)
Plus one of the following:
- Minimum of 2 AP tests with scores of 3+ (subject-specific requirements for some degree programmes)
- Minimum of 2 High School Honors classes with B grades
- Minimum of 2 College Level classes with B grades
Applicants with lower scores may be considered for courses with integrated foundation years.
For mature learners (ie applicants over the age of 21), we will also consider work experience in lieu of exams on a case by case basis.
If you are studying the IB programme we generally look for 26-30 points.
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Additional information
International Students can also take advantage of our International Accommodation Award and our Entrance Scholarships.
Visit us
We ecourage all students to visit us if they can by attending on of our Open Days or scheduling a Campus Tour. That said, we understand that it is quite a journey to visit us at Aberystwyth and are happy to answer any questions that you may have via email or video call.
If you wish to visit us in-person outside of our scheduled open days please contact the international office to help cater a personalised itinerary for you.
If you enjoy the quaint sea village and a smaller university vibe, I think Aber would be the place for you. The classes are relatively intimate making it a more personal learning experience - especially for less popular courses like mine.