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.
Aberystwyth University provides not only cutting edge education, but also prepares students to face the contemporary world. The students' union of the institution runs over 150 clubs and societies. It lets students pursue extra-curricular interests canoeing, debates, computer programming and music. Penglais campus houses the largest Arts Centre of Wales with boutique theatre halls, a cinema and live music venue. The university organizes various exhibitions and has a well-stocked library.
Aberystwyth has a lively social scene. Our Students’ Union runs more than 100 clubs and societies from canoeing and computer gaming to moot debates and musical theatre. Our Penglais campus is also home to Wales’s largest Arts Centre with a boutique cinema, theatre and live music venue as well as exhibitions, classes, cafes and a bar.