About us

Inspirational education and research in a supportive and creative environment

As a leader in Welsh education, Aberystwyth University aims to deliver teaching excellence and research that makes a difference in a supportive, welcoming and bilingual community. Over 150 years, this community has grown to comprise more than 2,000 staff and 6,000 students from around the world studying both on campus and online.

We put your experience as a student at the top of our priorities, and, as such are consistently ranked among the country’s top universities for teaching quality and student satisfaction. We’re also research-led, celebrating knowledge creation and exchange, impact and innovation, and underpinning your learning with the latest insights. 

WHAT WE DO

Aberystwyth University 

Aberystwyth University is… 

Grow knowledge

We nurture and share the ideas and expertise that produce positive outcomes for people, planet, and cultural life.

Build communities

We bring people together within and beyond the University to learn from one another and develop systems of mutual support.

Strengthen Wales

We foster a prosperous, globally engaged Wales, in Aberystwyth and beyond, and work to promote the vitality of the Welsh language.

Ambitious

Working to enhance our reputation as a high performer in discovery, educational quality and innovation.

Collaborative

Engaging externally, contributing to debate and promoting Welsh language and culture.

OUR VALUES

Aberystwyth University is… 

Why Study with us?

Welsh University of

the Year*

1st in England and Wales

for Student Experience**

7th in the UK for

 Teaching Quality**

Top 10 in the UK for

 Academic Support***

Flexible learning

Pay per

module

* Good University Guide 2024, The Times and Sunday Times

** Good University Guide 2025, The Times and Sunday Times 

*** National Student Survey 2024