Aberystwyth University

Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, the UK
Website: www.aber.ac.uk

The National Student Satisfaction Survey placed Aberystwyth University at no.5 in UK and the BEST in Wales.

Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth was the first university institution to be established in Wales. Today, it has over 7,000 registered students, including over 1,100 postgraduates across eighteen academic departments. Aberystwyth is an accessible, friendly and supportive University for all students. University has high academic reputation based on over 130 years excellence in teaching and research.

Aberystwyth has the highest percentage of students expected to complete their courses within normal time and has one of the lowest drop-out rates of any British University. All academic branches at Aberystwyth are committed to working in a European and international context. University takes responsibility to prepare you to be competitive in seeking employment throughout Europe.

Aberystwyth provides you with a well balanced range of academic interests. You can choose between undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the following departments:
 * Art
    * Biological Sciences
    * Computer Science
    * Education & Lifelong Learning
    * English Literature
    * European Languages
    * Geography & Earth Sciences
    * History & Welsh History
    * Information Studies
    * International Politics
    * Law and Criminology
    * Management & Business
    * Mathematical & Physical Sciences
    * Rural Sciences
    * Sport & Exercise Science
    * Theatre, Film & Television Studies
    * Welsh

The course lists and course descriptions can be found on our programmes page.

FINANCES (per academic year):
Other study related costs:
(For example, field trips for Geography):  200 £ / 267 EUR
Study materials:  200-500£ / 267–670 EUR

Aberystwyth University's Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards have been voted the best available at any British university in 2007/08. More information about scholarships etc.

All EU nationals are eligible to apply for the Welsh Assembly tuition fee grant.
Applicants need to fill in form EU8N (student loan application form - whether they want a loan or not) to get this grant. Then they will be automatically sent for EU8B to apply for the "Aberystwyth Bursary" (£1000 per year).

More information here.

The Times Good University Guide confirmed that Aberystwyth was in the Top 10 in the UK for its low cost of living.

DEPOSIT
All applicants have to pay a deposit of 280€. More information about the deposit in menu Expenses.

ACCOMMODATION
At Aber you can live in one of the finest campuses in the British university system and there is also a lot of good quality private accommodation available in town, which is only a few minutes walk away. The University Accommodation Office maintains a regularly updated register of private addresses suitable for student use and the staff is familiar with the properties and are happy to advise students who may be experiencing difficulties in private sector accommodation.

The main University Campus is situated on a pleasantly landscaped site overlooking Cardigan Bay and the town of Aberystwyth where students can combine the peace and beauty of the countryside with the attractions of the coastal resort of Aberystwyth.
The residences provide a choice of accommodation, ranging from self-catering accommodation, some with en suite facilities through to catered residences. All university accommodation is convenient for the campuses so that there is no need for costly commuting and to help you with your work, all study bedrooms have computer internet links with free access to the web.
Accommodation prices start at £42.00 per week.

The university guarantees accommodation for all first year students and provides you with insurance cover for all your personal property whilst you live in University-owned / managed accommodation. You will find that the residences are the focus of a thriving and happy social life for students

More details about accommodation in Aberystwyth