International FAQs
Check out our range of FAQs in relation to International Students, in the form of bite sized videos designed and presented by our current students.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Aberystwyth! Further updated information around AberWelcome 2025 will be available here soon. Keep a look out for all the useful information to help you prepare for life with us as a new student at Aber!
- I am worried about the ‘culture shock’, what can I do to prepare?
- Are there any different laws?
- Do I need to learn Welsh before I come to university?
- How safe is Aber?
- Is the Internet good?
- What are the people like in Aber?
- What is the weather usually like in Aber?
- Are there any cultural customs that I will be expected to know before coming to the University?
- Are there other international students from my country studying here?
- Can I bring my family to the UK on my student visa?
- How do grades work in the UK?
- How do I find a job in Aberystwyth?
- I’m worried about my visa, who can I contact?
- Is my CV okay?
- What do I do if I don’t want to return to my home country?
- What documents do I need to bring with me?
- What should I bring with me from home?
- How can I learn Welsh at university?
- How big is Aber?
- Can I work in Wales?
- What can I do for fun in Aber and the surrounding area?