Information for Students from the Republic of Ireland (Eire)
Aberystwyth University was the first university in Wales and is an established traditional university, founded in 1872. It is recognised as leading in the field of research and professional training for Teacher Training, Childhood studies, political studies, Business, Finance, Marketing, Management, and Celtic and Medieval History.
Students from Ireland are very much welcomed to Aberystwyth University and are recognised as bringing high levels of academic excellence, close cultural links and also add to the thriving vibrant social life in Aberystwyth.
We are proud of all our Study Abroad and University partnerships in Ireland including (emails provided below):
UCD: Catherine Convery
Limerick: Patricia Casserly
Maynooth: Jessica Byrne
Galway: Mary Lyons
If you are looking to study an Undergraduate Degree with us, these are our standard entry requirements:
220 - 340 UCAS tariff points from Irish Leaving Certificates. Specific subjects and grades may be required depending on the course to be studied at university.
If you are looking to study a Postgraduate Degree with us, we compare your qualifications in the following ways:
Bachelors H2.2is equal to an Undergraduate degree 2:2
Bachelors H2.1 is equal to an Undergraduate degree 2:1
Bachelors H1 is equal to an Undergraduate degree 1st class
A Master's degree in Eire is equal to a UK taught Master's degree (if in same subject as Bachelor's degree)
Postgraduate English Language Requirements: The general requirement is IELTS 6.5 (http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/English-Language-Entry-Requirements-for-Aberystwyth-University.pdf)
See what out previous Irish students say about studying in Aberystwyth