Aberystwyth University

University of the Year for Sustainability Good University Guide 2026,
The Times & The Sunday Times

Top in Wales for Student Satisfaction for the 10th year running
(NSS 2025)

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Welsh University of the Year

(Good University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times 2024)

Top in Wales and 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality

(Good University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times 2024)

98% of research at Aberystwyth University is of an internationally recognised standard or higher

(Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Top in Wales for Student Satisfaction

(National Student Survey 2024)

Top in the UK for Student Life

(WhatUni? Student Choice Awards 2023)

Top in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality

(WhatUni? Student Choice Awards 2023)

2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction

(Complete University Guide 2024)

Top 3 in the UK for University of the Year

(WhatUni? Student Choice Awards 2023)

Aberystwyth’s research is helping to change the world for the better, by making a difference to real lives. We’re tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, global health, societal changes, and space exploration.

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Aberystwyth University is located on the coast of west Wales, nestled between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay. Aberystwyth is a diverse and welcoming community in a historic seaside market town that has a cosmopolitan Welsh culture. with so much on offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.