Welcome China

If you have any questions about applying to, studying at, or living in Aberystwyth, please contact the regional officer for your country:

Contact: Jennifer Zhai 中国办公室招生经理（北京）

Email: jez1@aber.ac.uk

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Foundation

Foundation Programme

Academic

IELTS SELT

30 weeks (September / January)

30-week IFC: Senior High School Year 3 with minimum 65% overall and in relevant subjects or Senior High School Year 2 with minimum 75% overall and in relevant subjects.

Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.

IELTS for UKVI 4.5 - 5.0 depending on pathway selected.

15 weeks (January)

15-week IFC: Senior High School Year 3 with minimum 75% overall.

Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.

IELTS 5.0-5.5 depending on pathway selected.

Students who have completed 12 years of education in China and attained the Secondary School Leaving Certificate must complete a Foundation Programme or GCE A-level for progression on to the undergraduate courses.

International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may pursue the International Foundation Programme offered by Aberystwyth University, International English Center (IEC). The Foundation Programme is a pre-university qualification that provides a direct pathway onto one of our undergraduate degree programmes. Further information can be found at: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/international-english/courses/ipp/

Undergraduate

For entry onto our undergraduate programmes, students must meet one of the following criteria:

Passed the Chinese University Entrance Exam (GaoKao) with a minimum grade of 70% as well as having successfully completed and passed the Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate.
Completed a recognised foundation certificate. We recommend the Aberystwyth University Foundation Certificate, but we recognise many others .
Students who have completed a College Graduation Diploma (Dazhuan) may be accepted onto year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate degree on a case by case basis. Contact us to find out more.

Postgraduate

Academic Requirements

Degree equivalent to UK Honours bachelor’s degree (2:2 minimum). Compare your academic qualification below:

UK 2ii Honours standard

Good 2ii Honours

UK 2i Honours standard

UK 1st Class Honours standard

Xueshi /学士学位 (4-year Bachelor's degree)
Prestigious Universities: final average 66.0%

National Universities: final average 75.0%

Xueshi (4-year Bachelor's degree)

Prestigious Universtities: 69.9%

National Universities: 79.6%

Xueshi/ 学士学位 (4-year Bachelor's degree)
Prestigious Universities: final average 72.0%

National Universities: final average 82.0%

Xueshi/ 学士学位 (4-year Bachelor's degree)

Prestigious Universities: final average 80.0%

National Universities: final average 90.0%

English Language Requirements

IELTS overall 6.0-7.0 depending on subject with a minimum 5.5-7.0 in each component or Aberystwyth University recognised equivalent.
If you have a Bachelor’s degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test.

Scholarships

Award	Value & Benefit	Further Information
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Exam (Undergraduate)	The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Exam offers up to £6,000 in tuition discounts, with £2,000 per year for the top 20% of students who pass two exams. The remaining 80% receive £2,000 for the first year only.	See our Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Exam page for more info
International Accommodation Award	This award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.	See our International Accommodation Award page for more information.
Chevening Scholarships (Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)	International students are eligible to receive inclusive university accommodation for each year of studies. Subject to availability. *Terms and conditions apply.	See our Chevening Scholarshipspage for more information.
Caru Aber International Award (PhD students only)	Grant for up to 3 years covering fees and maintenance with access to a conference fund.	See our Caru Aber International Award page for more information.
AberDoc Scholarship Competition	£1,000 tuition fee discount available to international fee-paying students who have a family member that has studied, or is studying, at Aberystwyth University.	See our AberDoc Scholarship Competition page for more information.
International Family Award (Postgraduate)	Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject.	See our International Family Award page for more information.
Departmental Awards (Undergraduate)	Worth up to £2,000 and a chance to receive an unconditional offer.	See our Departmental Scholarships page for more information.

For further information on scholarships and bursaries please visit our fees and scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office at international@aber.ac.uk.

Student Profiles

Chencheng Yu

(Accounting and Finance with Mathematics)

"The best thing about Aberystwyth University is its student body. I've made lifelong friends during my time studying in Aber, and the lovely seaside town is handily connected to the Midlands, however, properly distant from the hustles from big cities - a perfect spot for people to bond with each other regardless of distinct cultural backgrounds, departmental specialisations and professional ambitions. As an international student, the experience in Aber has helped me to establish a true connection to the UK and gain unique experience and knowledge of Wales and the West Midlands (which is uncommon for Asian students as most complete their studies in England). Both have become crucial factors that helped set me apart in my later career development – I now work in commercial banking. If you're also an international student about to start your life chapter in Aberystwyth University, you will be totally taken very good care of at Aber, and my only advice to you would be: dream big from your Welsh hometown!"

Ray Wang

(MSc Management and Finance)

"Aberystwyth is one of the best towns in the world, the scenery there is very beautiful, you could see the sunlight and hike along the coast on a sunny day. Seafood is very cheap, you could buy crabs and lobsters from the fisherman directly. People there are very nice, they always smile at you, they are willing to help you when you need it.

Aberystwyth is a peaceful town, it’s easier for students to concentrate on study. All Professors are patient and humorous, although studying is very hard, you will be very happy and enjoy your time there. They are the best and most unforgettable memories in my life. I am now working at Hongzhou technology in China, Beijing."

Liping Wang

(PhD Computer Science)

"The years of living in Aberystwyth are the best time of my life and Aberystwyth is my favourite place in the world. During my PhD study I received professional training in doing research which will benefit my entire career. I was also benefited from various training courses and workshops provided by the university. Currently I work as a lecturer at Shandong Normal University in China. Those years of life in Aberystwyth brings me lots of wonderful memories. It is safe and convenient to live in the town. I really miss the beautiful sceneries and the kind local people. If you enjoy the peaceful life and would like to dedicate yourself to the study, Aberystwyth University can absolutely be your choice. Try your best blending into the university and local life and it will be an unforgettable and valuable experience in your life."

Lu Weiguang

(MSc Management and Finance)

"I am currently at a big company which is called Fosun group, it invests in many fields like real estate, medicines, culture-oriented travel, new energy power, steel, mining, etc. And I am in charge of planning as a whole for all departments, in case of floating capital chain breakage, therefore I always have to coordinate all capital properly. Currently my title is Senior Account Manager.

When I studied at Aber, the courses were well organised and all students are likely to discuss with each other the content of the course. The lecturers were always giving good examples to help us understand well, therefore I think the education at Aber was the best I had ever experienced.

My favourite thing about living in Aber was there were so many attractions around this city, such as the middle age's castle and a small train to the peak of the mountain where the beach was at the foot, we visited on the weekend and after an important exam, those were all good memories.

In fact, the degree I achieved in Aber was very important to my career, especially the knowledge I learned in the lectures and seminars, such as financial data analysis, marketing, macro and micro market analysis and etc, because my work for now is all involved in finance-related knowledge. I am currently at a big company which is called Fosun group, it invests so many fields like real estate, medicines, culture-oriented travel, new energy power, steel, mining, etc. And I am in charge of planning as a whole for all departments, in case of floating capital chain breakage, therefore I always have to coordinate all capital properly, and currently my title is Senior Account Manager.

At last, I would like to give advice for Chinese students is trying to relax and do not worry about your study particularly studying at Aber uni, of course it has a beautiful beach and sunset, you should be enjoying this fine view and learning what you have to learn every day, do not panic, do not think more about your further career, just study and enjoy your current time."

Agents

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