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Hello! We look forward to helping you with any questions you might have about studying at Aberystwyth University and can be contacted with the following details.

Contact: Jackie Jarocki

Email: jaj64@aber.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate

Atestās par Vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Secondary Education Certificate): Average of 7.5 - 8.5 in at least 12 subjects, 2 must be at advanced level (profilkurss)

International Baccalaureate: Grade between 28-36.

European Baccalaureate: Grade of 65%-75% dependent upon course.

Some courses may have subject specific requirements in addition to the above.

Postgraduate

Generally, the minimum entry requirement for most taught Masters courses is a lower second class honours degree (2.2). However, some departments may require upper second class honours degrees (2.1) or relevant work experience.

Qualification	UK 2:2 Class	UK 2:1 Class	UK 1st Class
Bakalours (from 2000)	6.00	7.50	9.00

For specific requirements, please refer to the Postgraduate Admissions Office website:

English Requirement

75% in English State Exam

IELTS Score of at least 6.0 - 7.5

If you require help or assistance with your English then our International English Centre will be pleased to offer assistance and guidance. The Centre offers an intensive full-time course available before you commence your degree and provides ongoing support throughout the duration of your studies.

Scholarships

Award	Value & Benefit	Further information
International Accommodation Award (Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)	International students are eligible to receive inclusive university accommodation for each year of studies. Subject to availability. *Terms and conditions apply.	See our International Accommodation Award page for more information.
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Exam (Undergraduate)	The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Exam offers up to £6,000 in tuition discounts, with £2,000 per year for the top 20% of students who pass two exams. The remaining 80% receive £2,000 for the first year only.	See our Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Exam page for more info
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.
AberDoc Scholarship Competition (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.
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.
Departmental Awards	Worth up to £500 per year.	See our Departmental Scholarship page for more information.

For further information on scholarships and bursaries please visit our fees and scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office at international@aber.ac.uk.

Student Profiles

Ilze Skujiņa

(BSc Equine Science, MPhil Population Genetics, PHD in Mitochondrial DNA and Longevity in Birds)

"My favorite thing about Aber is being so close to nature, it means I spent most of my spare time riding my horse in the welsh mountains, camping by the lakes or having barbeques on the beach with my friends. The thing I will miss the most about Aberystwyth is all the friends I’ve made here."

Agents

Aberystwyth University carefully selects overseas representatives and will only work with companies and individuals who meet our high standards of professionalism and service. For guidance on how to choose an agency please see the Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent.

For further information, please also refer to the British Council's guidance for agents, the UKCISA Code of Ethics and the QAA's Quality Code for UK higher education.

Our Education Advisor in Latvia:

Baltic Council for International Education (Riga)

Tel: +371 67317627, +371 67317630
Email: riga@balticcouncil.org
Website: www.balticcouncil.org/en/sakums/

Baltic Council for International Education (Ventspils)

Tel: +371 63607869
Email: info@balticcouncil.org
Website: www.balticcouncil.org/en/sakums/