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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth University is a university in Aberystwyth, the United Kingdom. It enrols approximately 11,170 students. The institution is ranked #741 in the QS World University Rankings.

Admission rate
87%
Founded
1872
QS World Rank
#741
QS 2026

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Graduates in work (or further study)
LEO 'Sustained employment or further study' (sust_emp_fs_or_both 86.9%), UK-domiciled first degree graduates, all subjects, 1 year after graduation, tax year 2023/2024. LEO, not HESA Graduate Outcomes.
86.9%
Graduate median salary
LEO median annualised earnings (earnings_median, not region-adjusted), UK-domiciled first degree graduates, all subjects, all graduates, 5 years after graduation, tax year 2023/2024 (graduating academic year 2017/2018); graduates in earnings figure: 960
£28,500 / year · 5 years after graduation
Overall student satisfaction (NSS)
NSS 2026 overall satisfaction: 'Q28: Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.', full-time, first degree, teaching provider, positivity measure 86.5%
86.5%
Positive about teaching (NSS)
NSS 2026 Theme 1 'Teaching on my course': 'Theme 1: Teaching on my course', full-time, first degree, teaching provider, positivity measure 90.1%
90.1%

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

Typical for this route

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  • 15 October equal consideration deadline · in 3 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Oxford, Cambridge, and most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • January equal consideration deadline · in 93 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Most undergraduate courses · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • UCAS Extra opens · in 136 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Applicants holding no offers · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • Providers should have sent all decisions · in 170 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Universities and colleges · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23

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Programme outcomes

Subjects with published graduate earnings (UK Department for Education, LEO).

About the institution

  • Affiliations: Digital Preservation Coalition, Jisc, ORCID, Inc., University and College Union
Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Aberystwyth University?

Aberystwyth University has an admission rate of approximately 87.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was Aberystwyth University founded?

Aberystwyth University was founded in 1872.

How many students attend Aberystwyth University?

Aberystwyth University enrols approximately 11,170 students.

What is the QS World Ranking of Aberystwyth University?

Aberystwyth University is ranked #741 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of Aberystwyth University?

The official website of Aberystwyth University is aber.ac.uk/en.

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