Aberystwyth University, Wales
Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
Website: For information for exchange students, see Aberystwyth International
Language of instruction: English
Registration options: Full-time (7.5 UVic units) or Part-time** (4.5 UVic units) **only available for one term, due to visa restrictions
Terms: Fall semester (September - December/January) // Spring semester (January - May)
Highlights
- 95% of the University’s research is of an internationally recognized standard, REF 2014
- 4th in the UK and 1st in Wales for student satisfaction, National Student Survey 2016
- Over 7,000 students, including over 1,100 postgraduates in seventeen academic departments
- Aberystwyth hosts the National Library of Wales, the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, the United Theological College and a College of Further Education.
- Aberystwyth has excellent natural and man-made facilities which include on-campus swimming pool and sports halls, many all-weather sports fields, and a newly-furbished gym.
- The safest place to study in Wales and amongst the 10 safest in the UK, the Complete University Guide 2016
- Direct train to the international airport
Accessibility
At Aberystwyth University there are dedicated Accessibility Advisers to support you through the process of transition in and out of university. To make an appointment or make any inquiries with an Accessibility Adviser email accessibility@aber.ac.uk.
Learn more on Aberystwyth's Accessibility Services Page.
Area of study
- Fine Art
- Art History
- Biology Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Veterinary Biosciences
- Economics
- Management
- International Politics
- Human Biology and Health
- Geography
- Earth Sciences
- History
- Celtic Studies
- Computer Science
- Language and Linguistics
- Literature
- Film and Theatre Studies
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Agriculture
To see what courses are offered, check out Aberystwyth's course catalogue.
Funding Opportunity
- Exchange funding may be available through the Taith Programme , a Welsh Government initiative to promote academic and cultural exchange between Welsh Universities and their partner universities.
- UVic students will be contacted by Aberystwyth after they have been accepted into the exchange program, if they will be considered for this funding.
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from Aberystwyth University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available
- Please see the Aberystwyth's exchange accommodation page for accommodation application details.
- Off-campus housing: Available
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
- Medical insurance: Mandatory
- Immigration documents: Student visa required. Aberystwyth University offers comprehensive guidelines on Visa and Immigration through the Visa Support & Advice websites.
- Orientation: Available both semesters
SDGs-in-Action
Add a United Nations CIFAL qualification to your international experience (and your CV!) by taking the SDGs-In-Action challenge. Below are resources and some of the many ways to get involved at Aberystwyth University.
Browse the opportunities to get involved with the campus and wider community through volunteer projects and societies. Opportunities range from a Community Fridge Project, nature conservation volunteers and the Phyte Club, which won the university’s academic society of the year 2024.