Your Campus
We have a vibrant campus with stunning views of Cardigan Bay. Your student life will be enriched by our active Students’ Union (Undeb Aberystwyth), which runs more than 100 different clubs and societies. We have our own Sports Centre that offers facilities ranging from a brand new gym with 130 stations to a swimming pool, floodlit 3G pitch, and even a Nordic saunarium. Our on-site Arts Centre is one of the largest in the UK with theatre, exhibition and performance spaces as well as a boutique cinema, bar and cafés. Find out more about all these locations as well as campus cafes and restaurants, libraries, residences and so much more.
Your Undeb Aberystwyth (the Students’ Union)
Undeb Aberystwyth (the Students’ Union) wants Aber students to love student life, and works to ensure that Aber students are happy, healthy and empowered, with lasting friendships and promising futures.
Every student at Aberystwyth University is automatically a member of Undeb Aberystwyth, and being a member comes with some great benefits to help you through your time at University; Whether you want to join a sports club or society (we have over 100), want to volunteer or represent other students academically or otherwise, or just want some independent advice, then we are here for you!
Have a look at Undeb Aberystwyth’s website for more information and for a full list of events.
Your Accommodation and Residence
Moving into your accommodation is an exciting time however, it can feel a little daunting. We can help this process by giving you practical information about your residences.
Find out loads of information here regarding a variety of areas that you need to know about like cleaning and inspections, laundry facilities, mail, parking, waste and recycling to secure cycle storage and much more.
Your Sports Facilities
We offer a vast range of sports facilities on campus with a focus of ensuing every student and member of staff has the opportunity to get involved, regardless of ability or interest. Whether you want to try something new or are dedicated to your chosen activities, our Penglais Campus offers facilities that range from a swimming pool and gym to a floodlit 3G pitch, squash courts and even a Nordic saunarium.
Our brand new gym is kitted out with 130 training stations, including bikes, rowing machines and treadmills, users can monitor their progress on digital screens powered in many cases by the energy they generate as they train.
Your Libraries
Across our campus and in Aberystwyth town centre, there are a number of study spaces including two university libraries, perfect for group and individual studying. Across all study spaces students have access to computers, photocopying and printing services. In addition, all Aberystwyth students receive a free Microsoft Office package that can be downloaded on personal devices.
Your Arts Centre
Our award-winning Arts Centre on campus is the perfect place to see a show, watch a film, enjoy some treats and socialise with friends. There is something here for everyone, whether it is a London West End show or the ballet on tour, the latest film releases, specialist films, a range of festivals or some of the biggest names in comedy.
The Arts Centre hosts performances from major national and international touring companies, as well as producing its own in-house productions. Performances are presented in the Centre’s 1,200-seat concert hall, 300-seat theatre and in the more intimate studio, and there’s a busy programme of screenings in the 120-seat cinema.
Your Campus Cafés and Restaurants
Our cafes and restaurants prides itself on ensuring that all allergens and dietary requirements are catered for. Therefore, we try ensuring that there is adequate variety and consistency in our food options throughout our outlets across campus.
You can now take advantage of our fantastic value ‘Eat with us, shop with us’ flexible meal plan packages even if you are living in self-catered accommodation or private housing in town! Eat what you want, when you want, where you want, from hot dinners to Starbucks on the go or just pick up some ingredients to cook yourself…
The Welsh Language
Aberystwyth University is a bilingual institution where Welsh is used routinely in its teaching and administration. You may notice that we offer a wide range of Welsh medium modules and degree schemes. Students are able to study every module through the medium of Welsh in some departments or pick and choose Welsh medium and English medium modules so that they may study bilingually in other departments. Students also have the right to submit assessed work and to sit exams in Welsh.