Where our Students Come From

While the University remains an important facility for the Welsh nation, 67% of our students are from outside Wales. Students from 90 countries around the world are attracted to Aberystwyth's unique academic community.

The graph provides an indication of where our students come from. At Aberystwyth you would be part of a cosmopolitan community and enjoy the experience of studying with people from around the world. The intimate size and friendliness of the town adds to this feeling of academic camaraderie.

Our students are from all kinds of social backgrounds. The ratio of male to female is 51/49.

Pie chart showing percentages of students from different locations
Key

  •      East Midlands
  •      East of England
  •      Greater London
  •      North East / Yorkshire/ Humberside
  •      North West and Merseyside
  •      South East
  •      South West
  •      West Midlands
  •      Europe (excluding UK)
  •      Rest of the World
  •      Scotland and Northern Ireland
  •      Wales