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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/5

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

2/5

Aston

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on ranking.

Aberystwyth University vs Aston University, Birmingham at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Aston University, Birmingham both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £22,580 at Aston University, Birmingham: Aberystwyth University is about £1,860 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 14 and Aberystwyth University in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £22,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £35,500 from Aston University, Birmingham. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 11 and Aston University, Birmingham in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#416
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THE World
#401
#62
Guardian UK
#39
1872
Established
1895
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

Aston University, Birmingham

No data
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.1%

International

International student share

414
169

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
0

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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Aston

    67 countries · 22.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India40.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
    • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%

    Subjects

    26 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Aston University, Birmingham

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, English Language, Media & Film Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, English Studies, Management.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Aston University, Birmingham

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Aston University, Birmingham
    £22,580

    Aberystwyth University is about £1,860 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Aston University, Birmingham
    £24,000

    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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Aston University, Birmingham

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      93%Satisfaction82%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      92%Satisfaction81%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      97%Satisfaction94%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      84%Satisfaction85%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction95%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      91%Satisfaction92%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
      73%Satisfaction95%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
      89%Satisfaction64%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      95%Satisfaction79%

    Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    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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    Aston University, Birmingham

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Aston University, Birmingham: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Aston University, Birmingham cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £22,580 at Aston University, Birmingham: Aberystwyth University is about £1,860 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 Aberystwyth University and Aston University, Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, Law, Psychology (General), Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Marketing and 14 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Aston University, Birmingham better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £30,500 from Aston University, Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Aberystwyth University and 82% at Aston University, Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Aston University, Birmingham offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 40 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Animal Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre and 32 more.

    What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Aston University, Birmingham teaches 25 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Human Resource Management and 17 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses