Why Aberystwyth?
There is, literally, nowhere like Aberystwyth: no other University which offers the unique combination of long academic tradition; outstandingly beautiful location, beneath the mountains and beside the sea; a centre of national and regional, cultural and commercial, importance; a campus combining one of only six copyright libraries in Britain with a Beacon status Arts Centre; a unique repository of the cultural and linguistic heritage of Wales...
All of this is true: but what will really matter to you as a parent is simply this:
...because students are happy here!
Click on one of the links below to find out why...
Academic Standards
Aberystwyth is an independent University, responsible for its own academic standards, in which field it was the first, and has traditionally been the leader, in Wales.
The UK's Most Popular Student Town
According to the most recent national Student Satisfaction Survey, Aberystwyth is the country’s most popular student town.
Money Matters
Aberystwyth combines an outstanding range of bursaries with a low cost of living.
Living-in: Aberystwyth Accommodation
Aberystwyth has excellent accommodation: and a first year guarantee for UK students who apply on time.