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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Coventry University

Coventry · QS World #581

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.

1/5

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 1 category

VS

4/5

Coventry

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Coventry University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses). Aberystwyth University is ahead on scholarship.

Aberystwyth University vs Coventry University at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Coventry University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Coventry University offers 468 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,600 at Coventry University: Coventry University is about £3,120 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Coventry University is higher in 20 and Aberystwyth University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £31,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £25,000 from Coventry University. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 15 and Coventry University in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#581
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THE World
#601
#62
Guardian UK
#40
1872
Established
1843
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

Coventry University

No data
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
45.1%

International

International student share

414
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
6

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

    Coventry

    81 countries · 45.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India55.6%
    • 🌐Nepal12.6%
    • 🇨🇳China6.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.5%

    Subjects

    41 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

    Coventry University

    Also taught at both: Economics, Applied Psychology, Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, English Literature, Fine Art, Computing & IT, Biological Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Biochemistry, Adult Nursing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, English Language, English Studies, Philosophy.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Coventry 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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Coventry University
    £17,600

    Coventry University is about £3,120 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Coventry University
    £19,500

    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

    Coventry University

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction92%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      84%Satisfaction85%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction83%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      97%Satisfaction94%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      92%Satisfaction92%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      95%Satisfaction89%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      81%Satisfaction97%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      92%Satisfaction99%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      85%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      87%Satisfaction89%

    Showing the 12 largest of 31 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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    Coventry University

    AZIZ Foundation Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    EU Support Bursary

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Coventry University: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Coventry University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,600 at Coventry University: Coventry University is about £3,120 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 Coventry University?

    Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 29 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Coventry University better for Law?

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £21,000 from Coventry University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 92% at Coventry University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Coventry University offer more courses?

    Coventry University lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 25 subject areas that Coventry University does not, including Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences and 17 more.

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

    Coventry University teaches 40 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General) and 32 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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    Coventry University468 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses