Rankings of Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.

Latest ranking updates for Aberystwyth University
  • January 2025: Aberystwyth University ranks 501 in the latest THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • December 2024: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability . Ranking position #443.
  • November 2024: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration). Ranking position #401.
  • October 2024: Publication of THE World University Rankings . Ranking position #601.
#3
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Aberystwyth University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 27 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #3 
    • #451 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #698 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #8 
    Animal Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #385 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #15 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #21 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #3 
    • #57 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #37 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

Education

    • #7 
    • #80 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Celtic Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #40 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #66 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #76 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #22 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #27 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #8 
    • #87 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #1 
    • #22 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #4 
    • #478 
    Veterinary Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #3 
    • #38 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #1726 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #792 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #28 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #408 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #41 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #44 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #16 
    Zoology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #3 
    • #48 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #23 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #30 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #40 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #41 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #28 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #32 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #73 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #74 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #78 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #5 
    • #54 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #4 
    • #45 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for Aberystwyth University

Celtic Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2 
Languages & Literature
Animal Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#8 
Agriculture
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
Arts Visual & Performing
Zoology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Natural Sciences
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#17 
Sports Science
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#22 
Mathematics
Geography The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23 
Social Studies & Humanities
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#28 
Computer Science
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#37 
Business
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#51 
Education

Student Ratings for Aberystwyth University

4.4
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 89 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
4.4 (based on 89 student ratings)

About Aberystwyth University

PROS

  • Ranked among the top 500 in the world according to QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education.
  • This university has earned itself a series of awards. It’s a multiple -time University of the Year winner from the Times & Sunday Times, and has also received a Gold award from TEF.
  • Students say that there are many potential activities to enjoy in Aberystwyth, especially if you’re a nature lover!

CONS

  • There are not many opportunities for internships, which students would like to see improve for the sake of their employment prospects.
  • Some students complain that the accommodation is not very comfortable or homely considering the tuition fees that were required.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1872
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1970 622 021
Address:
King Street
SY23 2AX, Aberystwyth
Wales
Website:
https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/
Social:

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 123 students of Aberystwyth University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Aberystwyth University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 79.2

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Map of Aberystwyth University

FAQ

Aberystwyth University ranks #3 in Wales in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 17 universities in Wales.

Aberystwyth University ranks #1 in Aberystwyth in our meta ranking.

Aberystwyth University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 27 rankings of Aberystwyth University.

Aberystwyth University achieved #42 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Aberystwyth University.

Aberystwyth University achieved the highest ranking for Languages & Literature. It is ranked #2 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Celtic Studies). See all subject rankings for Aberystwyth University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings Aberystwyth University ranks #1 among universities in Aberystwyth and #3 among universities in Wales. See all rankings of Aberystwyth University.

In our meta ranking Aberystwyth University ranks #3 among all universities in Wales and Cardiff University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.