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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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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

2/5

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Lancaster

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aberystwyth University vs Lancaster University at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Lancaster University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Politics & International Relations and Business & Management (General). Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Aberystwyth University is about £7,960 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 26 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £32,000 from Lancaster University. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 13 and Lancaster University in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#164
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THE World
#184
#62
Guardian UK
#10
1872
Established
1964
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

Lancaster University

No data
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.4%

International

International student share

414
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
11

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

    Lancaster

    83 countries · 22.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China41.1%
    • 🇮🇳India9.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
    • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    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

    Lancaster University

    Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biological Sciences (General), English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Ancient Languages, English Studies, Humanities, Management, Mental Health Nursing.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Lancaster 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
    Lancaster University
    £28,680

    Aberystwyth University is about £7,960 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Lancaster University
    £24,300

    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

    Lancaster University

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      97%Satisfaction89%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      84%Satisfaction80%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      87%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      87%Satisfaction92%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      73%Satisfaction86%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Human Geography & Environment

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      94%Satisfaction95%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      89%Satisfaction68%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      98%Satisfaction90%

    Showing the 12 largest of 28 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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    Lancaster University

    India Scholarship – Postgraduate

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    LPDP Scholarship 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fulgoni Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Lancaster University: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Lancaster University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Aberystwyth University is about £7,960 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 Lancaster University?

    Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Physics, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, History, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 29 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Lancaster University better for Mathematics?

    Mathematics graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £29,500 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Aberystwyth University and 89% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Lancaster University offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 25 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Information & Library Studies, Biology, Education Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences and 17 more.

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

    Lancaster University teaches 30 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Linguistics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, General Engineering, Geography (General), Mechanical Engineering, Operational Research and 22 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses