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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/4

Abertay

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on ranking.

Abertay University vs Aberystwyth University at a glance

Abertay University and Aberystwyth University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Politics & International Relations. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £20,720 at Aberystwyth University: Abertay University is about £3,770 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 5 and Abertay University in 4. The widest gap is in Applied Psychology: £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £18,500 from Aberystwyth University. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 6 and Aberystwyth University in 3.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#801
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THE World
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#55
Guardian UK
#62
1888
Established
1872
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Abertay University

Aberystwyth University

88%
No data

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
No data

International

International student share

82
414

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
22

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Abertay

29 countries · 9.3% international

  • 🇫🇷France28%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China3.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
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Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    17 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Abertay University

    Aberystwyth University

    Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Management.

    Only at Abertay University

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Abertay University
    £16,950
    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720

    Abertay University is about £3,770 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Abertay University
    £18,950
    Aberystwyth University
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Abertay University

    Aberystwyth University

    • Computer Science

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Law

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      92%Satisfaction87%

    • Accounting

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      73%Satisfaction98%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      92%Satisfaction81%

    • Psychology (General)

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      86%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      88%Satisfaction87%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      83%Satisfaction95%

    • Applied Psychology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction97%

    • Software Engineering

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      84%Satisfaction75%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Abertay University

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    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Abertay University vs Aberystwyth University: common questions

    Is Abertay University or Aberystwyth University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £20,720 at Aberystwyth University: Abertay University is about £3,770 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and Aberystwyth University?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology and 5 more.

    Is Abertay University or Aberystwyth University better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £34,000 from Aberystwyth University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Abertay University or Aberystwyth University offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Abertay University but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Abertay University teaches 14 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction and 6 more.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Abertay University?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 49 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Mathematics, History, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Animal Science and 41 more.

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    Abertay University82 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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