Welcome Pakistan

If you have any general questions about student life in Aberystwyth, please contact the regional officer for your country:

Contact: Hannah Mullarky
Email: ham124@aber.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1970 621897

Entry Requirements

Level

Entry Requirements

Foundation

International Foundation Certificate

30 week: Higher Secondary School Certificate with minimum 55% overall and in relevant subjects.
15 Week: Higher Secondary School Certificate with minimum 65% overall and in relevant subjects.

English requirements vary from IELTS 4.5-5.5. Applicants must have an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity College SELT from a UK government approved test centre in order to get a CAS / Tier 4 Visa for a Foundation Course in the UK.

Contact tesol@aber.ac.uk

Undergraduate

HSSC (Standard XII) with 75% overall (Grade A) - to include 75% in required subjects. Applicants with lower scores may be considered for courses with integrated foundation years.

GCE A levels (or equivalent). Offers can vary depending on the course but are typically in the range of 104-128 UCAS tariff points. Available to students studying an American Curriculum - please refer to the typical entry requirements listed on the US country page.

English Requirements: IELTS 6.0 - 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. See other acceptable proficiency tests.

If you do not meet our requirements then we will consider you for our International Foundation Certificate

Postgraduate Masters

Academic:

The requirement for entry onto a Postgraduate course is successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution or a Master's degree following a 2 or 3 year Bachelors. The average grades depend on the course chosen, with the minimum for some courses being 58.3% or GPA 3.0 in a relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution. You can find a breakdown of the grades below.

UK 2ii Honours standard	Good 2ii Honours	UK 2i Honours standard	UK 1st Class Honours standard
Bachelor's Degree (4-year): II (55%) or GPA 2.60 Master’s Degree (following 2 or 3 year Bachelors): II (55.0%) or GPA 2.60	Bachelor's Degree (4-year): 58.3% or GPA 3.00 Master's degree (following a 2 or 3 year Bachelors): 58.3% or GPA 3.00	Bachelor's Degree (4-year): I (60%) or GPA 3.20 Master’s Degree (following a 2 or 3 year Bachelors): II (65.0%) or GPA 3.20

English Language: IELTS Score of at least 6.0 - 7.5 depending on course requirements and level. See other acceptable proficiency tests.

English Requirements

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

Please note each course may require specific entry grades from the qualifications highlighted above. Some courses may also require an additional portfolio or interview.

Scholarships

Award	Value & Benefit	Further Information
Aberystwyth Pakistan Scholarship (Undergraduate)	£2,000 tuition fee discount for every taught year of studies	Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (Postgraduate)	£3,000 tuition fee discount	Students must have the equivalent of a UK First Class Honours degree to be eligible for this Scholarship. Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award.
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.
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 Competition 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.
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.)	See the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 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.
Departmental Awards	Worth up to £500 per year.	See our Departmental Scholarships page for more information.

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.