Fees & Scholarships
Find out more about our tuition fees, awards, scholarships and living costs below.
Fee information for international students
Tuition Fees for International Students 2024/2025
Arts and Social Sciences |
Sciences |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
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Bachelors Programmes |
£16,520 |
£18,830 |
- |
Study Abroad |
£16,520 £8,260 |
£18,830 £9,415 |
- |
Masters Programmes |
£17,905 |
£19,290 |
£18,875 |
Research Programmes (PhD, MPhil, LLM by Research, DProf) |
£17,200 |
£19,405 |
- |
Distance Learning (Information Studies, IBERS and Law) |
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Tuition Fees for International Students January 2025
Arts and Social Sciences | Sciences |
Master of Business Administration |
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Masters Programmes |
- |
£19,290 |
£18,875 |
Research Programmes |
£17,200 |
£19,405 |
- |
Tuition Fees for International Students 2025/2026
Arts and Social Sciences |
Sciences |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
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Bachelors Programmes |
£18,170 |
£20,715 |
- |
Study Abroad |
£18,170 £9,085 |
£20,715 £10,357.50 |
- |
Masters Programmes |
£19,700 |
£21,220 |
£20,765 |
Research Programmes (PhD, MPhil, LLM by Research, DProf) |
£18,060 |
£20,375 |
- |
Distance Learning (Information Studies, IBERS and Law) |
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Please note:
- For international undergraduate students, fee levels are frozen at the level of entry for subsequent study years. This means you know exactly what your fee levels will be for the duration of your studies with Aberystwyth University.
- For international postgraduate research students, tuition fees are subject to an annual increase and are linked to UK Research Council fees.
Flexible Payment Methods
We accept a variety of payment methods. Students can pay in full, or in a maximum of three separate instalments. There is more information on our How To Pay webpages.
Additional Costs
Some of the University's degree programmes offer opportunities for students to undertake fieldwork trips. The cost of these activities is not included in the usual tuition fees. There may also be additional costs in the purchase of materials such as art supplies. Details of any additional study courses, and the likely cost, are included in departmental information at the start of term.
International Accommodation Award
Whether studying a Bachelors or a Masters, all international students are eligible* for our International Accommodation Award.
We are delighted to provide international fee-paying students with our International Accommodation Award, giving students the option of their university accommodation being entirely covered by the tuition fee or with a £2,000 discount. Terms and conditions apply.
This housing scholarship is applicable for the duration of the taught element of your studies if you are studying a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or a Foundation course. In some cases PhD students may also be eligible.
We have plenty of availability, however, a room on campus is not guaranteed, and is allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Students must apply for accommodation by the stated deadlines to be eligible for a room.
The University has several different accommodation buildings. The housing scholarship is different depending on which building you choose. Places in Cwrt Mawr are included in your tuition fee for international students, whilst, all other on-campus options include a £2,000 discount. Please take a look at our International Accommodation Award page for the full Terms & Conditions and to check your eligibility.
The International Accommodation Award is only applicable if you choose to live in University-managed accommodation.
Global Wales Scholarship
We are delighted to offer 3 x Global Wales Scholarships for September 2023. The scholarship is worth £10,000 and is eligible to an applicant studying a Postgraduate Masters course at Aberystwyth University.
The scholarship is available to students from the European Union, India, North America and Vietnam and payment will be via a tuition fee discount.
This prestigious scholarship is funded through a partnership between the Welsh Government, Universities Wales, The British Council, and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
Please see the Study in Wales website for full details of this exciting scheme and to complete the online Application Form. Information about applications for 2024 will be available here soon. You must have already applied to an Aberystwyth University Master's degree to be eligible for the scholarship. You must complete the application form in one sitting but you can view the questions you will need to answer here so that you can plan your responses in advance.
Please note:
- The Global Wales Scholarship can be held alongside any other awards you may be eligible to receive, including the international accommodation scholarship;
- Successful applicants will hold an undergraduate Bachelors degree with a minimum standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours classification;
- Applicants must satisfy the University’s English Language requirements and meet the terms of their offer in full;
- The scholarship is for students following a full-time PG Masters programme and the £10,000 will be deducted from the relevant tuition fee. Applicants will be responsible for funding the remainder of the tuition fee and living costs;
- Award of this scholarship is also subject to the Eligibility Criteria as published on the Global Wales Scholarship website. It is important that you read these fully before submitting your application;
- Although priority consideration will be given to applicants who have not undertaken previous postgraduate study, applicants who already hold a postgraduate qualification will be considered for a scholarship. It is up to the applicant to ensure that they satisfy the UKRI’s visa requirements regarding continued study in the UK.
Other Scholarships
We have a number of scholarships available for International students. Please check the Terms & Conditions of each award before applying by reading further information.
Award | Benefits & Conditions | Further Information |
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Caru Aber International Award | This award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student. | See our Caru Aber International Award page for more information |
International Family Award | £1,000 tuition fee discount available to international fee-paying students who have a family member that has studied, or is studying, at Aberystwyth University. | See our International Family Award page for more information |
Sanctuary Scholarships | Open to those who are asylum seekers in the UK and do not have access to student finance. | See the Sanctuary Scholarship page for more information |
Entrance Examinations & Merits (Undergraduate) |
Worth up to £1,000 per year and a chance to receive an unconditional offer. | See our Entrance Examinations & Merits page for more information |
Departmental Awards (Undergraduate) |
Worth up to £500 per year. Only available in certain departments. | See our Departmental Scholarships page for more information |
Chevening (Postgraduate) |
Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject. | See our Chevening Scholarship page for more information |
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (MRes Parasite Control course only) |
2 x scholarships that cover fees, approved fares and personal maintenance. (May not be held alongside other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs.) Available to students from Commonwealth countries only. | See the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship website for more information |
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships (Postgraduate) |
4 x awards available for the following courses: MSc Agrifood Innovation; MSc BioInnovation; MSc Sustainable & Efficient Food Production. Available to students from Commonwealth countries only. | See the Commonwealth Distance Learning page for more information |
Snowdon Masters Scholarships (Postgraduate) |
A scholarship with up to £30,000 available for disabled students. | See the Snowdon Masters Scholarships website for more information |
US Marshall Scholarships (Postgraduate) |
Available to students from the USA only. | See the Marshall Scholarship website for more information |
Marshall Papworth Scholarship (Postgraduate) |
Available to students from certain countries only, who are studying MSc Livestock Science or MSc Animal Science. | See the Life Sciences scholarship page for more information |
Davies Morel Bursary (Postgraduate) |
A £5,000 award available for residents of Africa studying MSc Animal Science, MSc Livestock Science or MSc Equine Science at Aberystwyth. | See the Life Sciences scholarship page for more information |
AberDoc Scholarship (PhD students only) | Grant for up to 3 years covering fees and maintenance with access to a conference fund. | See our AberDoc Scholarship page for more information |
Undergraduate funding information | - | See the Undergraduate scholarship page for more information |
Postgraduate funding information | - | See the Postgraduate scholarship page for more information |
Living Costs
Below are general examples of the kinds of costs incurred by a student staying at Aberystwyth. Remember, these will vary according to the lifestyle of the individual student. Costs are calculated over the academic year which is usually around 39 weeks.
Please also bear in mind that these are average costs. The residential costs at Aberystwyth are much lower than in other parts of the UK. Travel costs within the town are low and general living costs are much cheaper.
University Residences
Expenditure | Cost per Week | Cost per Annum |
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From £85.40 |
From £3,331 |
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Food, Laundry & Toiletries |
£45 | £1,800 |
Bills (Energy, Internet) | Included | Included |
Contents Insurance See policy details |
Included | Included |
Phone Contracts |
Phone & SIM SIM only |
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Books, Equipment & Stationery |
£150 | |
Clothing | £200 | |
Social | £30 | £1,170 |
Aber Sport Residential Package | Included | Included |
Travel Home | £200+ | |
TV Licence | £154.50 | |
Extras | £10 | £400 |
Private Sector
There is a wide range of self-catering private sector accommodation available, where in most cases energy costs will be added to the rent. The Accommodation Office advises a maximum target of £80 per week exclusive of energy for the average single study bedroom with shared communal facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms. Please allow for 40 weeks at the average rental plus, to cover the summer vacation, 12 weeks at 50% of the average weekly rentals:
Expenditure | Cost per Week | Cost per Annum |
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Room |
From £65 |
From £2,890 |
Food, Laundry & Toiletries | £45 | £1,800 |
Bills (Energy, Internet) |
£15 - £25 | £600 - £1,000 |
Contents Insurance (Depends on the value of your items) |
£90 - £180 | |
Phone Contracts |
Phone & SIM SIM only |
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Books, Equipment & Stationery |
£150 | |
Clothing | £200 | |
Social | £30 | £1,170 |
Aber Sport 125 Deal (non-residential student) | £70 / £125 | |
Travel Home | £200+ | |
TV Licence | £154.50 | |
Extras | £10 | £400 |