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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

City St George's

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, courses, scholarship). City St George's, University of London is ahead on ranking.

Aberystwyth University vs City St George's, University of London at a glance

Aberystwyth University and City St George's, University of London both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Computer Science and Finance & Actuarial Science. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £22,830 at City St George's, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £2,110 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, City St George's, University of London is higher in 12 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £40,000 from City St George's, University of London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 17 and City St George's, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#361
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THE World
#351
#62
Guardian UK
#49
1872
Established
1894
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

City St George's, University of London

No data
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.9%

International

International student share

414
352

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

    City St George's

    122 countries · 24.9% international

    • 🇮🇳India14.2%
    • 🇨🇳China5.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.2%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%

    Subjects

    32 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

    City St George's, University of London

    Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Genetics & Genomics, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Adult Nursing, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at City St George's, University of London

    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
    City St George's, University of London
    £22,830

    Aberystwyth University is about £2,110 a year cheaper.

    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

    City St George's, University of London

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      97%Satisfaction78%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      84%Satisfaction72%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
      98%Satisfaction95%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      87%Satisfaction82%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      92%Satisfaction84%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
      93%Satisfaction82%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      73%Satisfaction77%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      89%Satisfaction77%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction80%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      98%Satisfaction94%

    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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    City St George's, University of London

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs City St George's, University of London: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or City St George's, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £22,830 at City St George's, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £2,110 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 City St George's, University of London?

    Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Economics, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Creative Writing and 20 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or City St George's, University of London better for Mathematics?

    Mathematics graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £29,000 from City St George's, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Aberystwyth University and 78% at City St George's, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or City St George's, University of London offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at City St George's, University of London?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 34 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology and 26 more.

    What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at Aberystwyth University?

    City St George's, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Journalism, Clinical Specialities, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 28 more.

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    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses