Tuition Fee FAQs

  • What is the new tuition fee amount?

£9,790 will be the new Welsh Government maximum regulated fee for the 2026/27 academic year.

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

The proposed change will affect Home/UK domiciled students, Irish nationals, and those from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man who are in all years of undergraduate study at Aberystwyth University.

  • When will the new tuition fee cap be implemented?

Applicable students will begin paying the new tuition fee value for the 2026/27 academic year.

  • Why are tuition fees being increased?

When the Welsh Government proposed increasing the cap to £9,790 in November 2025, it said it would provide income to Welsh institutions and help safeguard provision and investment in the student experience.

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

Irish nationals would 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 where applicable.

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

The Welsh Government’s proposed decision to increase the Home undergraduate tuition fee will not affect what international students pay. Please check for your terms and conditions for information about inflationary increases to international tuition fees.   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We will continue to charge the appropriate pro-rata maximum regulated fee based on the number of credits you are studying.

  • I'm a postgraduate student. How do the changes affect me?

The proposed increase in fees only applies to UK domiciled full-time students and Irish nationals who are undergraduate students.

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

You can read further information about distance learning courses here. 

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

We will publish fees for the 2027/28 academic year in spring 2027. You will be charged the tuition fee published for your year of entry which may be subject to change in line with UK and Welsh Government changes to regulated fees.

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

The Welsh Government announced in November 2025 t hat it would increase the maximum available tuition fee loan for eligible students to £9,790.  Please find further information on the Student Finance Wales website. If you are from another part of the UK, more information can be found here. 

  • How will this extra money be used?

Aberystwyth University is a registered charity. Any surplus 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 government decisions 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.

  • 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 advice and support as well as financial help for those most in need.

  • Who do I contact if I have any further questions?

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