Why Aberystwyth?
Choosing to Study at Aberystwyth University
We love Aberystwyth, our students love Aberystwyth, and we think you’ll love it as well; our students tell us that they love studying at Aberystwyth and they have voted us the "Best Place to be a Student" in a recent poll. In a separate poll we were voted the Top University in Wales for Student Satisfaction and the 5th best in the UK. Aberystwyth University offers you a quality education, a strong sense of community, safety, and great fun all wrapped up with stunning scenery. Combine this with our high quality teaching and great student employment opportunities and its clear to see why we are so popular.
We also know that you may still have some questions that need answering. To answer some of these we have compiled some streamed videos in four categories where most of the common questions you may want to ask about Aberystwyth University are answered:
What is so great about Life at Aberystwyth?
Is it the friendly, community based campus? Is it the safe environment? Is it the great choice of degrees? Or could it be the excellence of our teaching? Or is it the fact that we are one of the cheapest Universities to study at that gives you the best lifestyle for the least cost?
What is so great about Academic Life at Aberystwyth?
Is it because we are a well established University renowned for our academic excellence? Is it the breadth of courses we offer? Could it be our superb facilities? Or the fact that we help you make the most of your qualifications?
What is so great about the Social Life at Aberystwyth?
Is it the 60 pubs and clubs in the town or the superb arts centre? A cultural life which is the envy of much larger cities? The concerts, theatres, craft and design exhibitions or our art festivals? Could it be the fact that we are campus based so all your friends are close by?
What is so great about the Sporting Life at Aberystwyth?
Is it the 4,500 active sports participants? The extensive range of indoor and outdoor sports available? Could it be the success of our teams? Whatever your preference or ability Aberystwyth will give you the chance to take part.
