Welcome Canada

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

Aberystwyth University expects Canadian students to hold certificates or diplomas awarded on completion of secondary school. Some courses may require you to have achieved at least 65% in specific grade 12 subjects. The full breakdown of general requirements can be found below.

Alberta: 5 grade 12 subjects passed at 65% min.
British Columbia: 4 - 5 grade 12 subjects passed at 65% min.
Manitoba: 5 grade 12 subjects passed at 70% min.
New Brunswick: (Anglophone) min 60% in 17 of 20 credits, including 7 compulsories in grades 11-12 and at least 5 credits at grade 12 level.
New Brunswick: (Francophone) 55% min to include min 24 credits out of a possible 30, 17 credits of which are associated with the core courses and 7 credits selected from the elective courses.
Newfoundland and Labrador: min 70% average in grade 12 subjects.
Nova Scotia: 5 grade 12 subjects passed at 65% min.
Ontario: 65% min with 6 grade 12 U or M courses (or a combination of grade 12 U and M courses).
Prince Edward Island: min 65-75% overall in grade 12 subjects.
Quebec: Applicants must take a pre-university diploma programme.
Saskatchewan: min 65-85% overall in grade 12 subjects.
Northwest Territories: 5 grade 12 subjects passed at 65% min.
Nunavut: 5 grade 12 subjects passed at 65% min.
Yukon: 4 - 5 grade 12 subjects passed at 65% min.

Postgraduate

Degree equivalent to UK Honours bachelor’s degree (2:2 minimum). Compare your academic qualification below:

UK 2ii Honours standard

Good 2ii Honours

UK 2i Honours standard

UK 1st Class Honours standard

Bachelor's Honours

3.00 on 9pt. scale

3.00 on 12pt. scale

68% where pass mark 60%

62% where pass mark 50%

C+

GPA 2.30

Bachelor's Honours

3.70 on 9pt scale

4.05 on 12pt scale

72.5% where pass mark 60%

67.2% where pass mark 50%

B-

GPA 2.76

Bachelor's Honours

5.00 on 9pt. scale

6.00 on 12-pt. scale

75% where pass mark 60%

70% where pass mark 50%

GPA 3.00

Bachelor's Honours

7.40 on 9pt. scale

9.60 on 12pt. scale

82% where pass mark 60%

82% where pass mark 50%

GPA 3.60

English Requirement

As Canada teach through the medium of English and English is used widely for administrative purposes, it is expected that nationals from Canada would not be required to have an English Language qualification. They are thus exempt from providing proof to meet the UK Visa and Immigrations requirements and the University's requirements for English language ability.

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 Entrance Scholarship (Undergraduate)	The Vice Chancellor’s Entrance Scholarship 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 Entrance Scholarship page for more information.
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.
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 Competition page for more information.
Chevening Scholarship (Postgraduate)	Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject.	See our Chevening Scholarship page for more information.
Entrance Examinations & Merit Awards (Undergraduate)	Worth up to £2,000 and a chance to receive an unconditional offer.	See our Entrance Examinations & Merit Awards page for more information.
Departmental Awards	Worth up to £500 per year.	See our Departmental Scholarships page for more information.
Canada Student Loans Program	For details on eligibility criteria, how to apply and for any queries about these loans, please visit the Canada Student Loans Program website. Please contact usloans@aber.ac.uk if you need Aberystwyth University to complete any documentation provided by the Canadian Government in relation to these loans, such as Enrolment Forms to certify and confirm student status.	Please visit the Canada Student Loans Program website

For further information on Scholarships and Bursaries please see our Fees & Scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office on international@aber.ac.uk

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 Agents in Canada:

Across the Pond

Telephone: +1-905-315-6836
Email: info@studyacrossthepond.com
Website: www.studyacrossthepond.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AcrossThePondUK
Twitter: @AcrossthePondUK

IDP

Telephone: +44-2920-109-129
Email: uk@idp.com
Website: www.uk.idp.com

SI-UK North America

SI-UK Toronto
333 Bay St, 14th Floor,
Toronto, ON, M5H 2R2
Canada
Tel: +1-416-998-8532
Email: toronoto@studyin-uk.com
www.studyin-uk.ca

SI-UK Vancouver
Unit 2136, 1055 W Georgia St,
Vancouver, BC V6E 3N9
Canada
Tel: +1-778-955-2545
Email: vancouver@studyin-uk.com
www.studyin-uk.ca

Uni-UK

Telephone: 1-855-580-2787
Email: info@uni-uk.com
Website: https://www.uni-uk.com/

Student Profile

Dakota Mihalj

(LLB Law and International Relations)

What do you love about Aberystwyth and Aberystwyth University?

I love the location of Aberystwyth. Being from Vancouver Island surrounded by beaches and mountains the coastline allows me to feel like I am back at home. Being able to swim in the sea or go sit on the beach really provided me a sense of peace and comfort. The campus is very close to the town so being a short walk away makes everything assessable. There’s no shortage of restaurants and pubs which can make it easy to plan a night out with friends.

What have you enjoyed most about your course?

I have most enjoyed being taught by staff who are extremely passionate about their work. The Interpol department being the first in the world has attracted some brilliant minds to teach us in their speciality field. It allows me to have engaging and interesting lectures and seminars which results not only in class discussions but also in feeling like I am getting the most out of each session. I feel supported by not only lecturers but also my personal tutors. I can reach out to them at any time and get guidance immediately.

I also enjoy how my course is set up, we are given due dates in advance which allows me to do independent study and feel like I’m in control of my learning.

How did you find adjusting to life in Aberystwyth?

I fortunately didn’t have an issue with adjusting. I found it was easy to navigate both town and campus after the first couple of weeks. It is extremely safe here, I have never had any issues which I believe has had a large impact on how I’ve adjusted. Everybody I have came across in town is extremely friendly and I have never felt like I don’t belong here.

My friends have became my family, I spend holidays with their family which has allowed me to make my own traditions. Since it is such a small town where ever you are, you will see a familiar face.

What advice would you give someone considering studying at Aberystwyth University?

If you want a small quiet town surrounded by nature that is only a train ride away from a large city I think Aberystwyth is for you. I was extremely nervous to move here because it was unknown and new but now I cannot imagine my life without Aberystwyth. Since it is such a small town with very friendly people I found myself quickly referring to it as ‘home’ while being away. The coursework can be stressful but there are multiple outlets to get support and creating a routine to keep yourself active is not difficult at all.

What is your favourite thing about campus?

It’s a very pretty campus with lots of green space and views of the sea. My favourite part is being able to see animals such as the cats that roam around who always will stop for pets. I feel safe walking alone on campus because there are lots of lights. I also like that it’s not a huge campus, it’s very walkable and I don’t feel rushed between classes which eliminates a cause of stress. There’s loads of places to get coffee or food between lectures or just to meet up with friends.