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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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.

2/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Imperial College London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, scholarship). Aberystwyth University is ahead on established, courses.

Aberystwyth University vs Imperial College London at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Imperial College London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Aberystwyth University is about £3,880 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 10 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £31,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £65,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 6 and Imperial College London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#2
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THE World
#8
#62
Guardian UK
#5
1872
Established
1907
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Imperial College London

No data
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£54,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
52.9%

International

International student share

414
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
90

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

    Imperial College London

    106 countries · 52.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China41%
    • 🇮🇳India5.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%

    Subjects

    23 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

    Imperial College London

    Also taught at both: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Anatomy & Pathology, Management, Genetics & Genomics, Software Engineering.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Imperial College 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
    Imperial College London
    £24,600

    Aberystwyth University is about £3,880 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Imperial College London
    £39,900

    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

    Imperial College London

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£64,000
      84%Satisfaction97%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£53,500
      97%Satisfaction91%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
      91%Satisfaction76%

    • Biology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      77%Satisfaction88%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£46,000
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Ecology & Conservation

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      93%Satisfaction93%

    • Biochemistry

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      95%Satisfaction86%

    • Geology & Earth Sciences

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
      96%Satisfaction91%

    • Astronomy & Astrophysics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
      82%Satisfaction87%

    • Microbiology & Cell Biology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      92%Satisfaction87%

    • Software Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£65,000
      75%Satisfaction97%

    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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    Imperial College London

    Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

    £45,100

    Deadline: May 2026

    Dean's Impact Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Imperial College London: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Aberystwyth University is about £3,880 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 Imperial College London?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 11 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Aberystwyth University and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Imperial College London offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Imperial College London?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 43 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including History, Law, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Psychology (General), Accounting, Animal Science and 35 more.

    What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Imperial College London teaches 19 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering and 11 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses