Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Aberystwyth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Aberystwyth University (AU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Aberystwyth University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 148 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.