Tuition Fee FAQs

1. What is the new tuition fee amount?

£9,250 will be the new maximum regulated fee, pending final approval in April. It is the first time tuition fees have been increased since 2011.

2. Who will the Welsh Government changes to the tuition fee cap affect?

The proposed change will affect UK domiciled full-time students and Irish nationals who are in all years of undergraduate study at Aberystwyth University.

3. When will the new tuition fee cap be implemented?

Applicable students will begin paying the proposed fees at the new tuition fee cap from the 2024/25 academic year.

4. Why are tuition fees being increased?

When the Welsh Government increased the cap, it said it was to provide additional funding for universities in Wales, helping to safeguard provision and investment in the student experience.

5. I’m from the Republic of Ireland. How do these changes affect me?

Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement. They will be subject to the new tuition fee cap where applicable.

6. I’m an international student. How do the changes affect me?

The Welsh Government decision to increase the tuition fee cap will not affect what international students pay.

7. I’m on an exchange year. How do these changes affect me?

We will continue to charge 15% of the maximum regulated fee.

8. I’m on a year abroad. How do these changes affect me?

We will continue to charge 15% of the maximum regulated fee.

9. I’m on a year’s placement. How do these changes affect me?

We will continue to charge 20% of the maximum regulated fee.

10. I’m a part-time student, how will this affect my fees?

We will continue to charge 50% of the maximum regulated fee.

11. I’m on a distance learning course. How do these changes affect me?

The Welsh Government decision to increase the tuition fee cap will not affect what you pay.

12. I have deferred my entry. What fee will I pay?

We will publish fees for the 2025/26 academic year in spring 2025 and you will be charged the applicable amount.

13. Will I be able to take out a larger student loan to cover the change in fees?

The Welsh Government has increased the cap on the tuition fee loan to £9,250 for students ordinarily resident in Wales who study here. If the increase in the tuition fee cap is finally approved, the Student Loans Company portal will be updated to £9,250 in light of this. If you have applied to borrow the full amount to cover your fee, that amount will be automatically increased to £9,250. Only students who have actively chosen to apply for a lower amount than the maximum will not have the amount they are borrowing automatically increased. You can find out more about how much you can borrow here.

14. How will this extra money be used?

Aberystwyth University is a registered charity. All the income generated by the institution is invested back into it. A proportion is invested annually in activities which are targeted at widening access to university, improving support for our students and improving the student experience.  The extra revenue raised by the Welsh Government decision to increase the tuition fee cap will be treated in the same way. You can read more about how your fees are invested into the University here.

15. What financial advice services does the University offer?

We are acutely aware of the economic circumstances and that some of our students can find themselves in financial hardship. If you feel that you are under financial pressure, please do not hesitate to contact our Student Support team by emailing student-support@aber.ac.uk or visiting its website.  The team can offer invaluable advice and support as well as financial help for those most in need.

16. Who do I contact if I have any further questions?

If you are applying to study at Aberystwyth University in September, please email uagstaff@aber.ac.uk. If you are an existing student, please email fees@aber.ac.uk.